The Radio Club of America and IWCE are pleased to announce the 2026 slate of Young Professionals. The Young Professionals program celebrates industry professionals 40 years old and younger who have a minimum two years experience in wireless communications. This program offers a unique opportunity to bring together our Young Professionals with senior executives, industry innovators, and distinguished guests from all areas of the wireless industries. This year’s Young Professionals will be feted at a breakfast in their honor during the 2026 IWCE Expo on March 19.
2026 Young Professionals
Precious Fodor
Precious Fodor was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and earned
her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from
Cornell University, where she also commissioned as a U.S. Navy Officer
through the NROTC Program, building on a passion for science and
technology that began on a FIRST Robotics team at Staten Island
Technical High School. She has held multiple leadership roles during
overseas deployments as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, leading
more than 105 electricians, and engineers in the maintenance and
operation of ship-wide communications, radar, and electrical power
systems and overseeing 200 Sailors responsible for quality assurance,
repair management, navigation, and administrative program. Precious
continues to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Currently, Precious serves as the National Service Manager at Eastern Communications Ltd.,
overseeing a nationwide network of 15 service centers and 80 technicians supporting
mission-critical Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems for public safety and government
agencies. She is deeply passionate about the engineering and communications industry and
its role in protecting and connecting communities, serves on the Radio Club of America
Executive Committee as Secretary, and has been actively involved with organizations
including the FIRST Robotics Alumni Association, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and New York Veterans Associations, where she mentors
students, supports women in engineering and military careers, and strengthens veteran
communities.
Andy Huynh
Andy Huynh is a Telecommunications Systems Engineer in the
Interoperable Radio Systems Division of the County of Los Angeles
Internal Services Department (ISD). He brings extensive
experience in wireless and systems engineering, beginning as a
Broadcast Engineer for AM/FM radio at iHeartMedia Los Angeles
and later as an RF Engineer at Notora (now Centerline
Communications), specializing in Distributed Antenna Systems
(DAS). Andy transitioned to public service as a Radio Technician at
the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Network Operations
Center before managing projects for low-voltage and Land Mobile
Radio (LMR) systems. In his current role on the Spectrum
Management Team, he focuses on interference mitigation and supports mission-critical
public safety communications. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer
Engineering Technology from Cal Poly Pomona and is a licensed amateur radio operator
(KA6NDY).
Max Johnson
Max Johnson is an Electrical Engineer at Dark Wolf Ventures, a
Colorado-based firm specializing in advanced radio and satellite
communications systems for military, national security, law
enforcement, and first-responder missions. He holds a B.S. in
Electrical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines with an
emphasis in Information and Systems Sciences. At Dark Wolf
Ventures, Max works with multidisciplinary engineering teams to
design, integrate, and validate communication-centric electronic
systems. His core responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB
design and layout, and embedded firmware development. He
develops robust hardware and low-level software that operates
reliably in demanding RF and satellite communications
environments, ensuring seamless interaction between complex
electronic subsystems.
Sean Martin
Sean is a sales professional in the Aerospace and Defense Industry;
joining VIAVI Solutions, Inc in 2023. Sean solves customer test &
measurement challenges with solutions in the RF, LMR, Avionics,
Fiber & Ethernet markets within Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and
Arkansas. He is an Ohio University College of Business Graduate
with a BBA in Management Information Systems and Certificate in
Strategic/Technical Selling. Sean also earned a Post-graduate
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from
Purdue University.
Chris Vargas
I have spent the last ten years working in sales, beginning in retail
clothing, then transitioning into consumer electronics, and
eventually moving into inside sales. Throughout that journey, I’ve
grown not only as a salesperson, but also in how deeply I value the
products I represent and the people I work with.
I’ve been with Icom for about a year and a half now. Before joining
the company, I had little to no experience in radio communications.
One thing I take great pride in, however, is fully immersing myself
in the products I represent. I believe that if you are going to stand
behind a product, you should truly understand it—inside and out.
Over time, I’ve gone from knowing virtually nothing about radio communications to being
able to confidently discuss and recommend communication solutions that best fit the needs
of customers looking to upgrade or implement new systems. While I feel proud of what I’ve
accomplished so far, I also recognize that my time in this industry is only just beginning. The
more I learn, the more fascinated I become with communication technology, and I’m
excited for the growth and opportunities that lie ahead.
Although I’m not physically at IWCE this year to receive this award, I’m incredibly grateful to
have been selected as a recipient of the IWCE/RCA Young Professional Award.
About RCA
Founded in 1909, the Radio Club of America is the oldest, most prestigious group of wireless
communications professionals in the world. Members are dedicated to the wireless art and science
for the betterment of society. The Radio Club of America is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more
information, visit www.radioclubofamerica.org.
About IWCE
International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2026 is the definitive critical
communications event, uniting the complete ecosystem—from 911 centers to enterprise
security—to accelerate mission-critical technology deployments.
Source: Radio Club of America