2022 Speakers

All Speakers

Keynote
Speakers

Alphabetical

Niels Heffinck

AETA

Forecasting earthquakes using artificial intelligence

Mattijs Otten

Tective Robotics

Collaborative Intelligence in Disaster Response: Leveraging Drone Swarms and Machinelearning

Kevin Dore

Separett - Waterless Toilets

Hygiene in a Disaster Area

Evarest Schoofs

OneBonsai

How can Virtual Reality trainings save lives in Natural Disasters?

Dan Bridges

Track24

Communications and Coordination in Disaster Recovery and Response

Luke Evdemon

Viz Reflectives Ltd

Increasing Visibility for Emergency Responders

Antwane Johnson

FEMA

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Norman Speicher

Department of Homeland Security

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Robert McSwain

NASA

Exploring Opportunities Between Autonomy Research and Emergency Response Operations

Christopher Landsea, Ph.D.

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Hurricanes and Global Warming: Expectations Versus Observations

Lisa Orloff

Resiliency Advisors & World Cares Center

The Importance of Emotional Resiliency In Disaster Management

Doug Quinn

American Policyholder Association

Protecting Yourself & Your Customers From Insurer Fraud

Robert Molleda

National Weather Service

Building a Weather Ready Nation

Ahmed Khalil

Applied Science International, LLC

Using Engineering Simulations to Save Lives

Ken Graham

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

Christopher Todd

Airborne International Response Team (AIRT)

Drones and Related Technology for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

Erik Salna, M.S.

FIU | Extreme Events Institute

Community Resilience: Increasing Public Understanding of Risk and Vulnerability to Natural Hazards through Research and the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind

John Verrico

National Association of Government Communicators

Finding Light in the Darkness

Phil Petit

International Association of EMTs & Paramedics

Disaster Crossover: Protecting and Providing for EMS Professionals Abroad

Tom Little

Floodproofing.com

Do’s and Don’ts - Wet & Dry Floodproofing Techniques

Rod Scott, CFM

Flood Mitigation Industry Association

The Flood Mitigation Industry is Growing to Meet Demands Worldwide

Sam Bates

UltraTech International, Inc.

Sandless Sandbags: Traditional Sandbag Capability without the Traditional Sandbag Hassle.

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - Saeid (Adam) Pirasteh

GeoIME Inc.

–Geospatial Infrastructure Management Ecosystem (GeoIME) for risk reduction and disaster management

Baxter E Vieux

Vieux & Associates, Inc.

High resolution rainfall inputs and technology for predictive hydrology

Dion Luzzi

Servpro of Lower East Side Downtown Manhattan

The In’s-And-Out’s of Flood Prevention and Restoration

Michael MacGowan

ILC Dover

“FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES” - When, Where, and How

Howard M. Shore

Activate Group, Inc.

3 Profit Growth Hacks

Terry Smith

PS Flood Barriers

Passive, Active, and Rapid Deployment

Kenneth Geipel

Robotto

Autonomous Drones for Real-Time Fire Mapping

Jon E. Rasmussen

Flood-Con

Reducing detention ponds with Automated Flood Control

Matthew R. Pearson- co presenting with Jim Irmitter

Pearson Legal, P.C.

Navigating Cosmetic Exclusions

Bryan Hunt

Western Shelter Systems

Alternate Sites for Medical, Response, and General Purposes During Disasters

Tom Spalj

DRIPS, LLC/BigBagsUSA

Rapid Deployed Barrier Systems – Advantages/Disadvantages of Various Commercial Products in Today’s Market.

Jason Trahan

Disaster Recovery Services, LLC

The Value of a Pre-Season: Planning for Disaster

Chris Yerkes

Permeable Grid Solutions LLC

Permeable Plastic Paving Grids – proven solutions, endless possibilities

Chad T. Williams, P.E.

Valor Forensic Engineering Services

The Use of Drones and Other Technologies in Damage Assessments

Andrew White

Comptus

Critical Infrastructure Control System Applications

John Carr

R&R Industries

Disaster Preparedness – Before, During, After

Ray Altieri III & Craig Kobel

Altieri Insurance Consultants

Avoiding Disaster in the Insurance Claim Process

Sen. Gregory L. Boso, P.E.

Verity Experts and Engineers

Interfacing Disaster Response with Legislative Bodies

Cheryl Nelson

Prepare With Cher, LLC

Communicating the Need to Prepare & Practicing What We Preach

Craig Harrell

Harrell Adjusting Services

Well Adjusted

Jason G. Coray, PE SE SECB

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.

Seismic Risk Assessment Methods and Management Techniques for Buildings

Dr. Guy Schumann

RSS-Hydro

Supporting the SDGs in the fight against extreme events

Daniel Hill

BlueStone Supply LLC

Gabions and Geosynthetics on the Defense

Ivan Zuniga

Advance Catastrophe Technologies, Inc.

Minimizing Business Interruptions

Erick McCallum

CG Environmental (

BEST PRACTICES IN EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Harvey V. Cohen, Esq.

Cohen Law Group

Know Your Property Owner Rights Before a Natural Disaster Strikes

Michael Clancy

EcoPoint, Inc.

Rapid Geospatial Solution Deployment

Bruce W. Ford

Clear Science, Inc.

Tilt the Atmospheric Risk Profile in your Favor

TC Moore

Atlantic States Weather, Inc

The Art and Science of Forensic Meteorology!

Robert Ballatyne Jr.

RWI Enhanced Evaporation

Zero Discharge Low Carbon Footprint Storm Water Evaporation

Christopher White

TRUEGRID Pavers by Airlite Plastics Co.

Permeable Pavers in Urban Settings & Commercial Parking

Robert Grey

Alchera Inc.

Deep Learning-Based AI Model for the Early Detection of Wildfires

Larry J. Bond

WrapRoof

Securing Projects When Materials Are Not Available

Jamey Bennett

Omega Forensic Engineering, Inc.

Forensic Experts and Property Claims: Why You May Need an Expert and What to Expect

Plamen Doynov, PhD

EMP Shield, Inc

Building Resilience to Natural and Man-generated EMP

Dexter Monroe

Generator Power Systems, Inc.

Life Uninterrupted: Effective Disaster Preparedness Planning

Ed Carroll

Tomorrow.io

A Good Forecast Isn’t Enough: The Power of Weather Intelligence

Tyler Elm

ChartWater / BlueInGreen

Using Supersaturated Dissolved Oxygen Technology to Remediate Polluted Surface Waters

James Oleen

American Duty

Afghanistan’s Refugee and Natural Disaster Crisis

Paul Taylor

Krucial Staffing

COVID Surge: Lessons Learned from a Staffing Perspective

Matthew Shpiner

University of Miami

Unique Challenges in Higher Education Emergency Management

Richard Fellner

Nowcast

High precision lightning data – A key element for disaster warning

Mark Taylor

AWARN Alliance & MyRadar

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

David Gallaher

Orbital Micro Systems

More Timely and Accurate Data Informs Critical Decision-making

Frank Russo

Procor Solutions + Consulting

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Tracy Alan Saxe

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Joseph Poliafico

Global Risk and Safety – First On Site Property Restoration Co.

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Gabrielle Benigni

Disaster Program and Operations, Inc DBA Xact Recovery Inc.

Improve Response & Recovery Efficiency

Andy Read

ICEYE

Innovative Earth Observation Solutions for Response & Recovery

Brian Toolan

Everbridge

Building Community Resilience

Shaun J. Stirland

Lion Energy

How to have power where and when you need it.

Bryan Koon and Dilia Camacho

IEM and AshBritt

Pivoting: Private Sector Lessons Learned on Operating During COVID

Phil Mengden

Swift Tactical Systems

Approaching Disaster Relief with a System of Systems

Jim Irmiter co-presenting with Matthew Pearson

Forensic Building Science

Navigating Cosmetic Exclusions

Reed Timmer

Storm Chaser

The Science of Storm Chasing

Joseph Pangaro

True Security Design

Planning to survive an emergency and surviving your plan

Antwane Johnson

FEMA

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Norman Speicher

Department of Homeland Security

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Robert McSwain

NASA

Exploring Opportunities Between Autonomy Research and Emergency Response Operations

Christopher Landsea, Ph.D.

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Hurricanes and Global Warming: Expectations Versus Observations

Lisa Orloff

Resiliency Advisors & World Cares Center

The Importance of Emotional Resiliency In Disaster Management

Doug Quinn

American Policyholder Association

Protecting Yourself & Your Customers From Insurer Fraud

Robert Molleda

National Weather Service

Building a Weather Ready Nation

Ahmed Khalil

Applied Science International, LLC

Using Engineering Simulations to Save Lives

Ken Graham

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

Christopher Todd

Airborne International Response Team (AIRT)

Drones and Related Technology for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

Erik Salna, M.S.

FIU | Extreme Events Institute

Community Resilience: Increasing Public Understanding of Risk and Vulnerability to Natural Hazards through Research and the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind

John Verrico

National Association of Government Communicators

Finding Light in the Darkness

Phil Petit

International Association of EMTs & Paramedics

Disaster Crossover: Protecting and Providing for EMS Professionals Abroad

Tom Little

Floodproofing.com

Do’s and Don’ts - Wet & Dry Floodproofing Techniques

Rod Scott, CFM

Flood Mitigation Industry Association

The Flood Mitigation Industry is Growing to Meet Demands Worldwide

Cheryl Nelson

Prepare With Cher, LLC

Communicating the Need to Prepare & Practicing What We Preach

Ivan Zuniga

Advance Catastrophe Technologies, Inc.

Minimizing Business Interruptions

Matthew Shpiner

University of Miami

Unique Challenges in Higher Education Emergency Management

Mark Taylor

AWARN Alliance & MyRadar

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

Ahmed Khalil

Applied Science International, LLC

Using Engineering Simulations to Save Lives

Andrew White

Comptus

Critical Infrastructure Control System Applications

Andy Read

ICEYE

Innovative Earth Observation Solutions for Response & Recovery

Antwane Johnson

FEMA

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Baxter E Vieux

Vieux & Associates, Inc.

High resolution rainfall inputs and technology for predictive hydrology

Brian Toolan

Everbridge

Building Community Resilience

Bruce W. Ford

Clear Science, Inc.

Tilt the Atmospheric Risk Profile in your Favor

Bryan Hunt

Western Shelter Systems

Alternate Sites for Medical, Response, and General Purposes During Disasters

Bryan Koon and Dilia Camacho

IEM and AshBritt

Pivoting: Private Sector Lessons Learned on Operating During COVID

Chad T. Williams, P.E.

Valor Forensic Engineering Services

The Use of Drones and Other Technologies in Damage Assessments

Cheryl Nelson

Prepare With Cher, LLC

Communicating the Need to Prepare & Practicing What We Preach

Chris Yerkes

Permeable Grid Solutions LLC

Permeable Plastic Paving Grids – proven solutions, endless possibilities

Christopher Landsea, Ph.D.

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Hurricanes and Global Warming: Expectations Versus Observations

Christopher Todd

Airborne International Response Team (AIRT)

Drones and Related Technology for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

Christopher White

TRUEGRID Pavers by Airlite Plastics Co.

Permeable Pavers in Urban Settings & Commercial Parking

Craig Harrell

Harrell Adjusting Services

Well Adjusted

Dan Bridges

Track24

Communications and Coordination in Disaster Recovery and Response

Daniel Hill

BlueStone Supply LLC

Gabions and Geosynthetics on the Defense

David Gallaher

Orbital Micro Systems

More Timely and Accurate Data Informs Critical Decision-making

Dexter Monroe

Generator Power Systems, Inc.

Life Uninterrupted: Effective Disaster Preparedness Planning

Dion Luzzi

Servpro of Lower East Side Downtown Manhattan

The In’s-And-Out’s of Flood Prevention and Restoration

Doug Quinn

American Policyholder Association

Protecting Yourself & Your Customers From Insurer Fraud

Dr. Guy Schumann

RSS-Hydro

Supporting the SDGs in the fight against extreme events

Ed Carroll

Tomorrow.io

A Good Forecast Isn’t Enough: The Power of Weather Intelligence

Erick McCallum

CG Environmental (

BEST PRACTICES IN EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Erik Salna, M.S.

FIU | Extreme Events Institute

Community Resilience: Increasing Public Understanding of Risk and Vulnerability to Natural Hazards through Research and the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind

Evarest Schoofs

OneBonsai

How can Virtual Reality trainings save lives in Natural Disasters?

Frank Russo

Procor Solutions + Consulting

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Gabrielle Benigni

Disaster Program and Operations, Inc DBA Xact Recovery Inc.

Improve Response & Recovery Efficiency

Harvey V. Cohen, Esq.

Cohen Law Group

Know Your Property Owner Rights Before a Natural Disaster Strikes

Howard M. Shore

Activate Group, Inc.

3 Profit Growth Hacks

Ivan Zuniga

Advance Catastrophe Technologies, Inc.

Minimizing Business Interruptions

James Oleen

American Duty

Afghanistan’s Refugee and Natural Disaster Crisis

Jamey Bennett

Omega Forensic Engineering, Inc.

Forensic Experts and Property Claims: Why You May Need an Expert and What to Expect

Jason G. Coray, PE SE SECB

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.

Seismic Risk Assessment Methods and Management Techniques for Buildings

Jason Trahan

Disaster Recovery Services, LLC

The Value of a Pre-Season: Planning for Disaster

Jim Irmiter co-presenting with Matthew Pearson

Forensic Building Science

Navigating Cosmetic Exclusions

John Carr

R&R Industries

Disaster Preparedness – Before, During, After

John Verrico

National Association of Government Communicators

Finding Light in the Darkness

Jon E. Rasmussen

Flood-Con

Reducing detention ponds with Automated Flood Control

Joseph Pangaro

True Security Design

Planning to survive an emergency and surviving your plan

Joseph Poliafico

Global Risk and Safety – First On Site Property Restoration Co.

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Ken Graham

National Hurricane Center- NOAA

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

Kenneth Geipel

Robotto

Autonomous Drones for Real-Time Fire Mapping

Kevin Dore

Separett - Waterless Toilets

Hygiene in a Disaster Area

Larry J. Bond

WrapRoof

Securing Projects When Materials Are Not Available

Lisa Orloff

Resiliency Advisors & World Cares Center

The Importance of Emotional Resiliency In Disaster Management

Luke Evdemon

Viz Reflectives Ltd

Increasing Visibility for Emergency Responders

Mark Taylor

AWARN Alliance & MyRadar

Advances in Alerting and Notification Technology

Matthew R. Pearson- co presenting with Jim Irmitter

Pearson Legal, P.C.

Navigating Cosmetic Exclusions

Matthew Shpiner

University of Miami

Unique Challenges in Higher Education Emergency Management

Mattijs Otten

Tective Robotics

Collaborative Intelligence in Disaster Response: Leveraging Drone Swarms and Machinelearning

Michael Clancy

EcoPoint, Inc.

Rapid Geospatial Solution Deployment

Michael MacGowan

ILC Dover

“FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES” - When, Where, and How

Niels Heffinck

AETA

Forecasting earthquakes using artificial intelligence

Norman Speicher

Department of Homeland Security

A New Phase of Emergency Alerting

Paul Taylor

Krucial Staffing

COVID Surge: Lessons Learned from a Staffing Perspective

Phil Mengden

Swift Tactical Systems

Approaching Disaster Relief with a System of Systems

Phil Petit

International Association of EMTs & Paramedics

Disaster Crossover: Protecting and Providing for EMS Professionals Abroad

Plamen Doynov, PhD

EMP Shield, Inc

Building Resilience to Natural and Man-generated EMP

Ray Altieri III & Craig Kobel

Altieri Insurance Consultants

Avoiding Disaster in the Insurance Claim Process

Reed Timmer

Storm Chaser

The Science of Storm Chasing

Richard Fellner

Nowcast

High precision lightning data – A key element for disaster warning

Robert Ballatyne Jr.

RWI Enhanced Evaporation

Zero Discharge Low Carbon Footprint Storm Water Evaporation

Robert Grey

Alchera Inc.

Deep Learning-Based AI Model for the Early Detection of Wildfires

Robert McSwain

NASA

Exploring Opportunities Between Autonomy Research and Emergency Response Operations

Robert Molleda

National Weather Service

Building a Weather Ready Nation

Rod Scott, CFM

Flood Mitigation Industry Association

The Flood Mitigation Industry is Growing to Meet Demands Worldwide

Sam Bates

UltraTech International, Inc.

Sandless Sandbags: Traditional Sandbag Capability without the Traditional Sandbag Hassle.

Sen. Gregory L. Boso, P.E.

Verity Experts and Engineers

Interfacing Disaster Response with Legislative Bodies

Shaun J. Stirland

Lion Energy

How to have power where and when you need it.

TC Moore

Atlantic States Weather, Inc

The Art and Science of Forensic Meteorology!

Terry Smith

PS Flood Barriers

Passive, Active, and Rapid Deployment

Tom Little

Floodproofing.com

Do’s and Don’ts - Wet & Dry Floodproofing Techniques

Tom Spalj

DRIPS, LLC/BigBagsUSA

Rapid Deployed Barrier Systems – Advantages/Disadvantages of Various Commercial Products in Today’s Market.

Tracy Alan Saxe

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C

Strategies for a Successful Financial Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Tyler Elm

ChartWater / BlueInGreen

Using Supersaturated Dissolved Oxygen Technology to Remediate Polluted Surface Waters

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - Saeid (Adam) Pirasteh

GeoIME Inc.

–Geospatial Infrastructure Management Ecosystem (GeoIME) for risk reduction and disaster management