Our team is built on experience, leadership, and a passion for serving the 9-1-1 community.
Each member plays a vital role in supporting the mission of NM TERT — to ensure New Mexico’s emergency communications centers are ready when disaster strikes.
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Below you’ll find our State Coordinator, Regional Coordinators, and additional team members who help drive training, deployment, and operational readiness across the state.
Meet The Team
John Barney, RPL, CCM
State Coordinator
​John Barney is a 911 Director, educator, and host of The Director’s Dispatch podcast, where he shares real stories and leadership lessons from the world of emergency communications. With years of frontline and management experience, John is passionate about building strong teams, mentoring the next generation, and making sure no dispatcher faces crisis alone.
Kate Stoddard
Membership Coordinator
Kate has served in public safety since 1998 and currently leads the Los Alamos Emergency Communications Center. She’s a certified communications manager, NENA Vice-President for NM, and an award-winning leader committed to community service. Kate lives in White Rock with her husband and two daughters.
Robbie McCormick ENP, RPL
Northwest Regional Coordinator
​With 16 years in emergency communications, I’m driven to serve, support, and grow the BCEC team—all in, all the time. I lead through empowerment, development, and culture-building to create resilient, compassionate 911 professionals. My blueprint: Technology, Teamwork, Training; Continuity, Commitment, Competency; and Respect, Responsibility, and Return on Inspiration
Carly Hufffman
Northeast Regional Coordinator
Carly brings over 19 years of experience in public safety, serving in roles from dispatcher to training supervisor across multiple New Mexico agencies. She holds a Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology and is a certified instructor with a passion for teaching and developing future 911 professionals. Carly has taught at CNM, the NM Law Enforcement Academy, and participated in statewide tactical training. Her specialties include crisis response, officer safety, legal liability, and emergency communications.
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Southwest Regional Coordinator
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Southeast Regional Coordinator
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