W6AMS Andrew M. Seybold Santa Barbara, CA QCWA # 34653 Chapter 7

Andrew M. Seybold, W6AMS is one of the world's leading authorities on technology and trends shaping the world of wireless mobility.

Mr. Seybold is a respected analyst, consultant, commentator, author and active participant in wireless industry trade organizations. His views have influenced strategies and shaped initiatives for many of the world's most respected names in the wireless industry from Verizon to Nokia.

He is founder and CEO of Andrew Seybold, Inc., a wireless industry consulting firm that advises wireless mobility companies from start-up to Fortune 1000 and is very active in Public Safety communications.

Mr. Seybold is widely known throughout the wireless communications industry for his keen perspective as well as his track record for accurately predicting trends in mobile wireless technology and convergence. He has served on the DHS Idaho National Labs Strategic Advisory Committee, the Motorola Research Visionary Board among others.

Mr. Seybold is both a Fellow in the Radio Club of America and recipient of the Sarnoff Citation, and the APCO Presidential Award. In addition he has received the National Sheriffs. Association (NSA) President's award for his contributions to Public Safety communications and has been recognized by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPTSC) for his contribution to Public Safety Broadband communications.

December 16, 2016