Patrick Sheehan Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Serving on the NEMA Board of Directors since October 2016. First as the Region 4 (Southeast US) Vice President from 2016 until my election as NEMA Vice President in October 2021, assuming the role of President in October 2022.Additionally, served as Vice Chair for Response and Recovery Committee, 2017-2018, Vice Chair of EMAC (mutual aid) Committee since 2018-2019, and currently serve as the Vice Chair for the Private Sector Committee.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Memphis, Tn, Us

Memphis, Tn, Us

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Beginning in 2014 led the State of Ohio's Emergency Operations Center, the Radiological and Preparedness Branches (plans, training and exercise, state watch office) to ensure the preparedness of Ohio's emergency management community and partner agencies and ensure support to county and local emergency management agencies.Beginning in 2015 began the formation of Ohio EMA's Watch Office, which commenced 7-day a week operations on 3 January 2016. The Watch Office begins 24-hour operations in the Summer of 2016. Also managed the Regional Operations Branch prior to agency reorganization in March 2015.

In times of crisis or disaster and under the general supervision of the Executive Director, lead and manage the State of Ohio’s response in the emergency operations center.Lead and manage preparedness and planning initiatives for the state of Ohio and the Ohio emergency management agency.Through Emergency Support Function 5 (information and planning) lead the development and sharing of situational awareness for the state of Ohio’s emergency operations center.Coordinate the implementation of the national incident management system.Supervise the implementation and administration of the emergency management assistance compact in Ohio, including roles as an authorized representative and point of contact for the State of Ohio.Develop and promote the State of Ohio’s emergency operations plan.Coordinate planning support to county EMAs.Supervise the development of Ohio EMA’s continuity of operations plan and support the development and implementation of business continuity practices across state government.Lead the outreach and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional emergency management partners to ensure that Ohio's disability communities, elderly and others have a voice and a role in our preparedness and planning efforts. I championed and coordinated planning outreach and coordination efforts with county emergency managers, state agencies and other emergency management partners. Included in this effort are encouraging the embrace of the "whole community" concept of emergency management and providing assistance to coordinate plans with key stakeholders and entities in each of the counties. Since 2010, supervised personnel assigned to conduct hazardous materials, nuclear and RAD response, earthquake, catastrophic incident, terrorism, energy, dam failure, search and rescue, and general emergency operations planning. Act as a spokesperson for the agency for internal video and broadcast materials, and during media events and interviews.

Supervise five emergency planners; assigning and scheduling programs and projects and monitor implementation; interviews, recommends hiring and counsels employees.Formulate and recommend planning and preparedness policy for emergency management.Coordinate planning to develop and update general and special plans for natural and manmade disasters (terrorism, drought, earthquakes, etc.).Administer special programs and projects (Citizen Corps, Catastrophic Planning) to accomplish EMA objectives (promote and further preparedness and/or readiness).Develop and revise program policies, directions, approaches and priorities to satisfy laws, mandates and program objectives.Coordinate the development of assigned programs (planning, training, exercises, special projects, natural and technical hazards) and provide technical advice and assistance to department personnel and other federal, state, and local government jurisdictions in planning and evaluation projects. Research, review, and analyze legislation and new information for potential impact on assigned activities. Prepare and present proposals and speeches and write reports and technical evaluations; Through training, exercise, procedure development and maintenance, identification and use of emerging technology, ensure that the Ohio Emergency Operations Center Situation Status and Analysis Branch and the Information and Planning Section are capable of operating during disasters and other EOC activations. In the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center, act as the Planning and Information Section Chief and Emergency Support Function 5 Coordinator

Homeland Security and Emergency Operations Planning, Continuity of Operations Planning, Pandemic Planning, and Citizen Corps Program and Grant Coordination.During emergencies staff multiple positions in the Ohio Emergency Operations Center.

Manager of family business comprised of multiple gas stations, c-stores, retail rental space and dry cleaners.

Volunteer in the LifeTeen Program, a catechetical program for high school age youth.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Operations Specialist

Master Of Arts - Ma, Leadership And Public Service

Bba, Management

Certificate, Chds Elp For Executive Leaders In Homeland Security

Tennessee Government Executive Institute (Tgei) Class Of 2018

Radiological Emergency Preparedness In-Residence Executive Education Program

Public Administration

Economics, Marketing, Business Computing

College Prep