Director of Safety & Security

• Apr 2019 - Present

• Plan, manage, and implement safety and security operations for the Indiana State Fair, non-Fair events, and regular business operations.• Manage the design, development, implementation and maintenance of NIMS-compliant emergency management plans and procedures (including the agency Emergency Operations Plan), SOPs, after action reports, training, and improvement plans.• Act as the Event/Incident Commander in accordance with the Delegation of Authority Letter.• Liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and organizations regarding safety and security operations and administration.• Prepare, forecast, and manage annual department operational budget of approx. $1 million; manage contractual agreements with external agencies and vendors to provide services and goods in support of the Fair and non-Fair events.• Design and implement security systems to include cameras, alarms, and access control (i.e. 24/7 Software, Avigilon, Rave Mobile Safety) Show less

Safety & Security Manager

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2019

Safety & Security Coordinator

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

Public Safety Intern

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Adjunct Professor

• Jul 2017 - Present

Professor for public safety management courses providing students with an introduction to all that public safety involves including disaster response, first responders, risk management. These courses challenge students to consider all facets of public safety and incorporate current events and industry best practices. Professor for public safety management courses providing students with an introduction to all that public safety involves including disaster response, first responders, risk management. These courses challenge students to consider all facets of public safety and incorporate current events and industry best practices.

Training Special Projects Manager

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

Mitigation Internship

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012