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Barry Shelley

Interim CEO-Secretary · The American Radio Relay League INC

Interim CEO-Secretary at The American Radio Relay League INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 2 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$190K
Others who share this name
2

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Reported as Interim CEO-Secretary of The American Radio Relay League INC, based in Newington, CT.
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Received $190K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Barry Shelley, N1VXY, is a seasoned leader in the amateur radio community, primarily known for his extensive tenure at the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). He served as the organization's Chief Financial Officer for 28 years before transitioning to the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2018.

After a brief retirement, Shelley returned to ARRL in January 2020 to serve as Interim CEO and Secretary, guiding the organization through a leadership transition. His career at ARRL demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio.

Compiled from public web sources (6 cited), grounded to the filed record. · Annual report ›

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joined 1992

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Organizations

The American Radio Relay League INC Interim CEO-Secretary · $14.6M revenue · Newington, CTTHE PURPOSES FOR WHICH OUR CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE THE FOLLOWING: THE PROMOTION OF INTEREST IN AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATION AND EXPERIMENTATION; THE…Filed FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$190Kreported comp

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Other people named Barry Shelley

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Barry Shelley 1 organization · Savannah, GAThe Coastal Heritage Society INC
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Barry Shelley 1 organization · Mesa, AZEast Valley Partnership INC

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CEO/Secretary · FY2025
$321K
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CFO · FY2025
$224K
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It Director · FY2025
$170K
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Director of Marketing & Innovation · FY2025
$164K
J
Technical Relations Specialist · FY2025
$161K
B
Publication & Editorial Director · FY2025
$156K
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Controller · FY2025
$143K
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Director of Information Technologies · FY2023
$142K
D
Principal Software Engineer · FY2024
$128K
S
Editorial & Production Manager · FY2020
$126K
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Director of Development · FY2024
$126K
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Director of Operations · FY2023
$124K

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