Our name is our mission. With more than twenty five years of executive leadership in government and nonprofits, Rule One reflects a simple approach that meeting the needs of disaster survivors comes first. It is how we approach every service we provide for emergency management and nonprofit businesses. The key to success is ensuring that caring for the individual is Rule One. Our team helps local government and community nonprofits develop strong teams, develop and maintain… Show more Our name is our mission. With more than twenty five years of executive leadership in government and nonprofits, Rule One reflects a simple approach that meeting the needs of disaster survivors comes first. It is how we approach every service we provide for emergency management and nonprofit businesses. The key to success is ensuring that caring for the individual is Rule One. Our team helps local government and community nonprofits develop strong teams, develop and maintain community and corporate support while ensuring that the individual is the top priority. Show less

• Created initiatives to target financial contributions to support the mission of the The Salvation Army including social media, traditional white mail, and major gifts of individuals and Private Sector corporations• Developed private partnerships and volunteer involvement in all phases of emergency management; preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.• Initiated and developed community collaboratives to enhance long term recovery efforts, leveraging Private Sector resources and… Show more • Created initiatives to target financial contributions to support the mission of the The Salvation Army including social media, traditional white mail, and major gifts of individuals and Private Sector corporations• Developed private partnerships and volunteer involvement in all phases of emergency management; preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.• Initiated and developed community collaboratives to enhance long term recovery efforts, leveraging Private Sector resources and HUD initiatives combining funds and resources for transition of individuals and families from shelters and transitional housing to permanent housing solutions.• Developed plans with USDA to provide food and financial resources to survivors displaced in transitional temporary housing.• Coordinated with State and county Workforce Boards to leverage DOL to assist survivors left unemployed as a result of disasters to find response and recovery employment opportunities• Led local, State, Federal and Tribal governments in planning with offices of Health and Human Services, NGO’s, and USDA to integrate individuals and families with wrap around support ranging from disaster case management to behavioral health resources.• Created internal mechanisms using Internet, Social Networking, and Email for recruiting support from volunteers, informing private partners and engaging professional associations• Initiated Private Sector relationships to leverage donated and government financial assistance for the purchase of food, building and cleaning materials.• Served as National representative to National Public Policy Committee• Served as primary spokesperson for decisions relating to the Emergency Management Program of The Salvation Army.• Created effective and efficient protocols for corporate engagement that extends beyond times of disaster into day to day operations of The Salvation Army Mission. Show less

• Served as technical advisor to CEO for state and federal government support and involvement in disaster response and recovery.• Facilitated and maintained Private Sector partnerships in Disaster Relief: P&G, Dunkin Foundation, PepsiCo, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, ALAN, AidMatrix, etc.• Served as primary Liaison Officer for Federal support to multiple FEMA declared major disasters.• Coordinated with USDA supporting local communities’ food assistance to families displaced or those with… Show more • Served as technical advisor to CEO for state and federal government support and involvement in disaster response and recovery.• Facilitated and maintained Private Sector partnerships in Disaster Relief: P&G, Dunkin Foundation, PepsiCo, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, ALAN, AidMatrix, etc.• Served as primary Liaison Officer for Federal support to multiple FEMA declared major disasters.• Coordinated with USDA supporting local communities’ food assistance to families displaced or those with significant loss of income as a result of disasters advocating on behalf of State Food Bank Associations for additional wrap around support with food commodities and financial assistance.• Developed and implemented Business Continuity of Operations planning for Small Businesses and NGO’s creating resiliency through preparedness and mitigation at the workplace.• Provided technical support for food banks affected by Hurricane Katrina initiating the establishment of JFO Liaisons across the Gulf Coast.• Led initiative to gain NIMS Compliance for Network Affiliates by creating and implementing training component, “Incident Command for Non-Governmental Organizations” • Served as America’s Second Harvest representative and chairperson for NVOAD Mass Care Committee• Provided subject matter expertise in development of Inventory Management Software• Developed and supported personnel deployment tools including National Disaster Identification requirements and training standards Show less

*Established corporate partnerships*Overall coordination and development of Divisional EDS program*Provide resource to Salvation Army officers in overall development of local disaster programs*The Salvation Army National representative to NVOAD Donations Management Committee