Michael "Leo" Desrosiers Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

Working closely with numerous Federal agencies/departments and State/Local/Tribal authorities in the area of Disaster Emergency Communications and All Hazard Planning as a partner in a Global Miracle Solutions led team. Currently providing catastrophic disaster planning support through leadership of a nationally based team of consultants. SME on all forms of communications technologies, national disaster planning guidance & standards, and emerging technologies. Leading teams with engagement in all 56 states and territories. Available for engagements in Homeland and National Security; Disaster Response and Planning; Defense Strategy; National Public Safety Broadband Network; U.S. Government Inter-agency Engagement; and International Security/Emergency Management.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked closely with DHS agencies (FEMA/OEC) and Federal/State/Local/Tribal authorities in the area of Disaster Emergency Communications and All Hazard Planning. Provided catastrophic disaster planning support through leadership of a nationally based team of consultants. SME on all forms of communications technologies, national disaster planning guidance & standards, and emerging technologies.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked full time with Booz Allen Hamilton to deliver results that endure to a wide variety of clients. Worked closely with DHS agencies (FEMA / OEC), Other Federal Agencies, State and Local officials and Tribal Representatives in the area of Disaster Emergency Communications and Disaster Response/Recovery operations and planning. Conducted assessment of FEMA national emergency communications capabilities and subsequently worked in Baton Rouge Joint Field Office (JFO) following Katrina. Worked ESF2 at Region IV Regional Response Recovery Center (RRCC) during 2008 response operations for Hurricanes/Tropical Storms. Provided subject mater expertise to agencies from DHS such as NCS, OEC, NCC and FEMA. Engaged with a multitude of Federal law enforcement, Homeland Security and Defense offices on a daily basis.

Canton, Ga

Oversaw day to day operations of GTS, a multi-function, privately held, communications firm. Dealt daily with operational issues pertaining to broadband engineering and technical services for nationwide Multi-Service Operators (MSO). Services included cabled and wireless offerings for hospitals, college campuses, distribution centers, municipalities and businesses around the country. Managed safety, risk management, HR issues, fleet operation and repairs. GTS generated $43M in gross revenues in 2005 with 88 full time employees and approximately 200 sub-contractors.

Baghdad

Led the largest Ministry consultancy team in IRMO as it engaged the 180,000+ strong Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI). Directed a staff of 50+ talented consultants to establish a viable and effective security force for the government of Iraq. Managed a myriad of issues involving institution building of MOI including national Police, Border Security Forces, Facility Protection, Counter-Terrorism, Criminal Intelligence, Civil Defense and Commando/Special Police units. Expanded size and composition of staff from 8 to 53 members to more effectively impact institution-building efforts at the Ministry of Interior. Orchestrated strategic planning for 2005. Actively involved in the construction and implementation of the Tetra Advanced First Responder Network throughout Iraq.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked directly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FEMA, Georgia Office of Homeland Security, GA Division of Public Health, GA Department of Defense, and GEMA to find gaps in Homeland Security planning and preparation. Recruited and developed business solutions and resources to bridge those gaps. Met annual program goals in six months. BENS is a national 501(C) (3) organization that brings best business practices to government. Crafted initial business plan and organizational framework for GBF Homeland Security Operations Group.

Worldwide

Director of Operations, Fleet Air Keflavik Iceland, 2002 – 2003, Strategic planning NATO northern sector; Iraqi Freedom planning for U.S. 6th Fleet in Italy. Directed Keflavik Tactical Exchange: NATO exercise with over 2000 participants from 8 NATO nations. Planned and organized security and ISR support for NATO Foreign Ministers Conference.Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Atlanta, 1999 – 2002. All aspects of Officer and enlisted recruiting in GA/SC. 2200 recruits/yr. Top Officer recruiting District in the Nation. Program Manager, U.S. Department of State, 1997 – 1999 Worldwide Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator for State Department. $55M annual budget. Inter-agency Working Group Member. Worked closely with USAID/OFDA and DOD SECDEF to formulate and execute U.S. disaster support operations. Consequence Management Response Team member.Special Assistant to Commander, Naval Forces Europe/IFOR. 1995-96. Served in Sarajevo from Dec. 95 – Jun 96. Established requirements for and manned Commander's Situation Room. Led mobile communications team throughout Bosnian theater. Operations Officer VP-26 / CTG 67.1. 1994/95. Coordinated NATO embargo surveillance efforts against Yugoslavia and planned and executed the first ever over-land USN P-3 ISR flights.Flag LT / Aide de Camp - Commander Iceland Defense Force. 1989-91. Performed under pressure in international environment at end of cold war. Traveled throughout Europe interacting at the highest levels of NATO's Military and Civilian Leadership.ISR/C4I SME; Mission Commander; Master Trainer; Leadership Instructor; P-3C UIII Orion Navigator Communicator / Tactical Coordinator; Fleet Naval Air Training and Operational Procedure Standardization (NATOPS) Evaluator; P-3 Naval Flight Officer (NFO) Instructor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bs/Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Rugby (4), Navy ROTC (2 year program), Cavanaugh Hall, Interhall Sports, Bookstore Basketball

Hoover Institution / National Security Affairs Fellow, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Federal Executive FellowshipStudied Military Operations Other Than War focusing on Roles and Missions.

Master'S Degree, Ma / National Security And Strategic Studies