Alan Kiest, Senior Vice President, MPA, ABCP
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Jason York, MEP
Alan was a champion for the emergency management program at DSHS and led not only his division but also those who were not his direct reports. Despite excelling at his normal duties Alan ensured that his office would be able to provide it's crucial service during any contingency. It was a pleasure to partner with him,
Janette Lemme
Alan is an astute observer of human behavior, organization, and needs. He understands our societal and cultural structure and is committed to preserving the good. I so appreciate Alan's determination to do what is right and his persistence in working for that in which he believes, economic stability and administrative integrity. He is a dedicated and capable man.
Wallace Wilkins
Alan Kiest is a caring, innovative leader of people. He places a high priority on aligning limited resources around the goal of client service. The Community Services Office administered by Alan provides essential support to unemployed and disabled citizens of Washington—a safety net during these stressful, economic times. While providing client services, Alan finds ways to develop his staff to become more effective professionals. The State of Washington is fortunate to have the many talents of this dedicated leader.
Jason York, MEP
Alan was a champion for the emergency management program at DSHS and led not only his division but also those who were not his direct reports. Despite excelling at his normal duties Alan ensured that his office would be able to provide it's crucial service during any contingency. It was a pleasure to partner with him,
Janette Lemme
Alan is an astute observer of human behavior, organization, and needs. He understands our societal and cultural structure and is committed to preserving the good. I so appreciate Alan's determination to do what is right and his persistence in working for that in which he believes, economic stability and administrative integrity. He is a dedicated and capable man.
Wallace Wilkins
Alan Kiest is a caring, innovative leader of people. He places a high priority on aligning limited resources around the goal of client service. The Community Services Office administered by Alan provides essential support to unemployed and disabled citizens of Washington—a safety net during these stressful, economic times. While providing client services, Alan finds ways to develop his staff to become more effective professionals. The State of Washington is fortunate to have the many talents of this dedicated leader.
Jason York, MEP
Alan was a champion for the emergency management program at DSHS and led not only his division but also those who were not his direct reports. Despite excelling at his normal duties Alan ensured that his office would be able to provide it's crucial service during any contingency. It was a pleasure to partner with him,
Janette Lemme
Alan is an astute observer of human behavior, organization, and needs. He understands our societal and cultural structure and is committed to preserving the good. I so appreciate Alan's determination to do what is right and his persistence in working for that in which he believes, economic stability and administrative integrity. He is a dedicated and capable man.
Wallace Wilkins
Alan Kiest is a caring, innovative leader of people. He places a high priority on aligning limited resources around the goal of client service. The Community Services Office administered by Alan provides essential support to unemployed and disabled citizens of Washington—a safety net during these stressful, economic times. While providing client services, Alan finds ways to develop his staff to become more effective professionals. The State of Washington is fortunate to have the many talents of this dedicated leader.
Jason York, MEP
Alan was a champion for the emergency management program at DSHS and led not only his division but also those who were not his direct reports. Despite excelling at his normal duties Alan ensured that his office would be able to provide it's crucial service during any contingency. It was a pleasure to partner with him,
Janette Lemme
Alan is an astute observer of human behavior, organization, and needs. He understands our societal and cultural structure and is committed to preserving the good. I so appreciate Alan's determination to do what is right and his persistence in working for that in which he believes, economic stability and administrative integrity. He is a dedicated and capable man.
Wallace Wilkins
Alan Kiest is a caring, innovative leader of people. He places a high priority on aligning limited resources around the goal of client service. The Community Services Office administered by Alan provides essential support to unemployed and disabled citizens of Washington—a safety net during these stressful, economic times. While providing client services, Alan finds ways to develop his staff to become more effective professionals. The State of Washington is fortunate to have the many talents of this dedicated leader.
Credentials
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Disability and Life Licenses
Washington State Office of the Insurance CommissionerSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Community Emergency Response Team
Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA)Mar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Business Continuity Professional
DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute)Aug, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Facilitator, Investment in Excellence
The Pacific InstituteJun, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Green Belt
The Performance Management Group LLCJun, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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United Financial Freedom
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Oct 2020 - Present
I help people utilize technology to eliminate debt and use those resources to build personal wealth. I help people utilize technology to eliminate debt and use those resources to build personal wealth.
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LTS Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Feb 2019 - Present
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City of Lake Forest Park
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Emergency Response Team
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2015 - Present
On call for local area disasters. Assist neighbors to plan for increased resiliency. Deployed June 2016 for Cascadia Rising statewide exercise. Team leader for urban search and rescue. Partnered with Washington State National Guard. On call for local area disasters. Assist neighbors to plan for increased resiliency. Deployed June 2016 for Cascadia Rising statewide exercise. Team leader for urban search and rescue. Partnered with Washington State National Guard.
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Aflac
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Benefits Advisor
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2020
Invested time and expertise to build a trusted relationship that helps guide the business to value added solutions that help their bottom line grow healthy and strong. Invested time and expertise to build a trusted relationship that helps guide the business to value added solutions that help their bottom line grow healthy and strong.
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Freedom Equity Group, LLC. (OFFICIAL)
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Regional Vice President
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
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Virtual Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Agency Manager
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2018
*Talent Acquisition Professional in all 50 states *Support Associates by coaching, mentoring & partnering with them to build their businesses while they assist their clientele *Directly assist families and individuals to reduce financial risks while moving through a predictable path that builds wealth and financial independence *Talent Acquisition Professional in all 50 states *Support Associates by coaching, mentoring & partnering with them to build their businesses while they assist their clientele *Directly assist families and individuals to reduce financial risks while moving through a predictable path that builds wealth and financial independence
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State of Washington
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrator, Community Services Office
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Jul 1995 - Jun 2014
Direct operations to provide a full range of employment, disabled, financial and medical services. Responsible for program expenditures of $80 million annually. Advise the Dept. of Social & Health Services on human resources management, civil service reform and implementation of telework. Advised United Way of King County on social services policy and service delivery model. As member of the Community Building Committee prepared the annual allocation plan of $32 million. Advised United Way of King County on the needs of senior citizens as a founding member of its Older Adults Impact Council. Developed county wide services impact plan and recommend allocation of approx. $3 million annually. Advised Reinvestment in Youth as a member, Steering Committee. This was a King County area partnership of county and city governments, foundations and community representatives that seeks to reduce juvenile crime, and reduce the disproportional involvement of youth of color in the juvenile justice system. An additional priority was to increase the rate of graduation from high schools.
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City of Lake Forest Park
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Lake Forest Park, Washington
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City Councilmember
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Jan 1990 - Dec 2009
Legislator for this city of 13,000 population. Chaired the Budget Committee. Legislator for this city of 13,000 population. Chaired the Budget Committee.
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Education
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1977 - 1979
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Master of Public Administration, Public Policy -
2013 - 2013
Texas Engineering School, FEMA
AWR-136: Essentials of Community Cyber Security, MGT-384: The EOC's Role in Community Cyber Security -
2012 - 2012
Emergency Management Institute, FEMA
IS-700:, National Incident Management System, IS-800: National Response Framework, IS-907: Active Shooter -
2007 - 2012
Emergency Management Institute, FEMA
IS-100, Incident Command Structure; IS-200, ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incident -
1997 - 1998
Leadership Eastside
Graduate, community leadership curriculum. -
1966 - 1970
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Speech
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