Emergency Management Department of Maricopa County

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Staff


E-mail Pete	Pete Weaver Director I accepted the position of director in June 2009. Primary responsibilities include directing the department in unison toward the vision and mission of comprehensive emergency management. We continually develop/maintain the county emergency operations plan and assist cities and towns in the county with the development and exercising of their emergency operations plans. Key responsibilities involve the county’s ability to respond to an incident at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, providing administrative support to the Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee, coordinating flood response plans with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. Significant planning also includes the Multi-Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJMHMP) and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Commitment for 24/7 activation of the county emergency operations center (EOC) when needed is a priority. I serve on the State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) and have been actively involved with the Arizona Emergency Services Association. Currently serve on the Phoenix Urban Area Working Group, which has ultimate authority over the expenditure of homeland security funds in the Central Region under the Urban Areas Security Initiative, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security program that focuses on protecting the largest urban areas in the nation. My Credentials include: FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certification Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) though the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Public Manager (CPM) through Arizona State University Associates of Applied Science in Business from Niagara County Community College Bachelors of Science in Business from University of Phoenix Masters in Public Administration from Troy University

E-mail Julie	Julie Syrmopoulos Operations & Communications Manager With more than 20 years of communication, relations and government experience, my background ranges over various departments/disciplines including planning & development, public works, environmental services and emergency management. As Operations & Communications Manager, I’m responsible for a staff of highly qualified emergency planners, a wide range of public, intergovernmental and business relations activities and Maricopa County’s emergency management/crisis communications and public information. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and a Masters in International Business (MBA IM) from the Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management.

E-mail Sara	Sara Latin Finance Manager I joined the Emergency Management Department in January 2005 as the Finance Manager. I am responsible for the financial management of the department. I am a proud graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Western International University with a M.A in Public Administration.

E-mail Marcos	Marcos Coria GIS Programmer / Analyst I am a native of Chandler, Arizona. I started with the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management at the beginning of 2006. I previously worked for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health in the Epidemiology Division doing GIS and data analysis. I manage the Geographic Information Systems used in the department. I am currently working on solutions to share geospatial information to city Emergency Operations Centers and provide a means for them to share information back to the County's EOC. I also administer the Department's Crisis Information Management System, WebEOC^®, and provide training and support to the EOC staff.

E-mail Kamilah	Kamilah Manuel Administrative Services Lead I joined Department of Emergency Management in July 2001. I am the HR liaison for the department. I am responsible for payroll, benefits, procurement, accounts payable, travel, and any HR related matters. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Ottawa University and currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Ottawa University.

E-mail Stan	Stanley Brown Emergency Planner/Citizen Corps Program Coordinator I was appointed to the position of Planner/Citizen Corps Program Coordinator in April 2008. In addition to supporting the mission and goals of the department, as Coordinator I provide support and guidance to the Arizona Central Region Citizen Corps Council and the Vols in Police Service, Community Emer Response Teams, US on Watch and Fire Corps component programs in the towns, cities and Indian communities within Maricopa County. I come to this position after an exciting and rewarding career with the American Red Cross, which included world-wide postings in Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait and Somalia. Prior to relocating to Arizona, I served as Regional Manager for Military Services for the military bases in the southern United States and the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I continue to serve as a senior volunteer Red Cross Instructor and Instructor-Trainer. As a graduate of the other "U of A", the University of Arkansas I have been heard, during football season, to break out in an unprovoked "Woooo Pig Soooooie". I do not get to spend near enough time playing golf, duck hunting or scuba diving. Most of my free time is split enjoying a swim with my grandchildren, grumbling under my breath about the wizardry of British engineering while working to restore an old MGB, and keeping up with our Arizona Diamondbacks.

E-mail Jim	Jim Begansky Emergency Planner My functions include coordinating the National Incident Management System (NIMS). My other functional specialties include aircraft crashes, safety officer, schools’ liaison, and training coordinator. Prior to my current position, I was an Emergency Planner with the San Mateo County, California, Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services. I also had several positions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency including Regional Training Manager. In addition, I served with the American Red Cross as a National Disaster Specialist. Other work experience was in the areas of criminal justice, social services, and education. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degrees in Sociology and Social Work.

E-mail Cristina	Cristina Herrera Emergency Planner I joined the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management as an Emergency Services Planner in May 2006. One of my responsibilities is to carry out the responsibilities of Executive Director of the Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee. This Committee serves as a focal point for information and discussions about hazardous and toxic chemicals, chemical safety, health and environmental risks. I am also responsible for plan maintenance of the county’s multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. I serve as a liaison to the cities of Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert, and the Indian communities in Maricopa County. My responsibilities as liaison include assisting with the development of exercises and plan maintenance of their Emergency Operations Plan. I have been in public service for over 25 years and 18 years have been in the emergency management field. I have also worked in the areas of: public health, planning and zoning, building and safety, finance, fire services and transportation. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree from Northern Arizona University and a Graduate Certificate in Public Management.

E-mail Glen	Glen M. Floe Emergency Planner I have been with Maricopa County Emergency Management for 8 years starting in March 1999. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona . My responsibilities include Emergency Management as Planning Section Chief, Mass Evacuation Planning, the Resource Guide, and Towns and Cities of: Gila Bend, Wickenburg, El Mirage, and Paradise Valley .

E-mail John	John Padilla Emergency Planner I joined the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management as an Emergency Services Planner in October 2003. My responsibilities include coordinating the Maricopa County response to any incident occurring at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This includes the planning and execution of the annual Palo Verde Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise and maintenance of the combined State and County Offsite Emergency Response Plan for Palo Verde. I am also assigned as the department's Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) planner and act as liaison to the cities of: Buckeye, Goodyear, Scottsdale , and Surprise, providing exercise planning and support as well as updating and maintaining each city's Emergency Operations Plan. Prior to coming to Maricopa County I served as Deputy Chief Probation Officer for the Gila County Adult Probation Department, Northern Regional Administrator for the Adult Probation Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court and six years in law enforcement. I also have 15 years enlisted and commissioned service with the United States Army Active, National Guard and Reserve components. My last assignment was as an instructor for the Officer Advanced and Basic Courses at the U.S. Army Military Police School. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona and serve as an Adjunct Instructor for the Arizona Division of Emergency Management.

E-mail Jean	Jean Morrow Office Assistant I have been employed by Maricopa County since September, 2001 and recently transitioned from the Superior Court to the Department of Emergency Management. As Office Assistant, I provide a variety of administrative duties in support of the department. I attended Barmulloch College in the U.K. and received certification through the Scottish Business Education Council. U.S. studies include various evening classes at S.C.C. and Rio Salado College in conjunction with a series of COJET classes. In my free time I enjoy shopping and having my Jack Russell Terrier take me for walks.

E-mail Richard	Richard Langevin Communications/Emergency Planner I joined Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management in July 1997 I have been licensed as a Ham Radio operator since 1993.I am Responsible for the Operation of the County, State Radio Systems, Ham Radio and the Palo Verde warning system during drills, exercises and activation.

E-mail Meredith	Meredith Bond Office Assistant-Specialized I am a native to Arizona and started working for Maricopa County in August of 2007 at the Superior Court. I joined the Department of Emergency Management in September 2008. My responsibilities include being the recording secretary for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and keeping records of Tier II filings. I am in the process of completing my Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Services Administration from Northern Arizona University. I look forward to furthering my career and education in Emergency Management.