RCC Consultants, Inc.
Knowledge and Experience Guiding the Way
In Memorium
Joseph Y Nasser, PhD, ENP
1943 - 2011
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Joe began his career in public safety with the Oak Park, Michigan as a Public Safety Officer. Joe joined the Daytona Beach Police Department and then the Volusia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office. At the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office he advanced to the rank of Captain and Civil Defense Director. During his service with Volusia County, Joe was elected Second Vice-President of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officers International and advanced to the position of President of the international organization.
After retirement from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office he commenced consulting work in public safety communications. In 1997 Joe merged his consulting practice with Omnicom, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida where he advanced to the position of Information Systems Director. In 2000 RCC acquired Omnicom and Joe was promoted to Director and in 2002 was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of PSIS.
Joe was noted for unending enthusiasm about new technologies, techniques, and accepting challenging assignments. He would travel anywhere, anytime, to handle client projects. Most recently, among other projects, Joe traveled to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq to serve as Executive Sponsor of a project to establish improved Emergency Medical Services communications as consultant to the United Nations Operations and the Ministry of Health.
His work ethic was inspirational to all as he took on and completed complex assignments on schedule. Customer satisfaction and loyalty was the reward that he treasured most, and by all measures his career was outstanding.
Joe enjoyed the respect of his peers in public safety and was the recipient of many awards for his work. Among the awards he was presented are:
A letter sent to Joe in 2000 announcing his receipt of the President’s Award for Significant Contributions to Public Safety Communications presented by the Missouri Chapter of APCO exemplifies what we all know to be true about Joe “There is no doubt that that the telecommunications training program you developed and the national recognition you gave it, by creation of the APCO Institute, laid the foundation for the current state of telecommunicator training throughout the world.”
Outside of work, Joe was an avid outdoor chef whose mastery of grilling was unchallenged. He enjoyed annual Mardi Gras celebrations with friends and an opportunity to truly relax. His family visits were always a source of pride and pleasure.
RCC extends its heartfelt sympathy to his wife Jan, and to his family. Joe will be deeply missed by his extended family at RCC and by his many business associates and clients.
The family has requested that donations in lieu of flowers would be appreciated for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 901 E. Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004; www.lawmemorial.org.
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The employees, management, and Board of Directors of RCC Consultants, Inc. are saddened by the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague Joseph Y. “Joe” Nasser, PhD, on December 27, 2011. Joe was Vice President and General Manager of the RCC Public Safety Information Systems division. He was a devoted advocate of professional public safety communications, and had a long and distinguished career in the advancement of the state of this vital public service.