About

Building Resilient Communities: Adapting to a Changing Landscape

Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this conference offers valuable resources to enhance your expertise and expand your professional network.

What you'll experience:
- Cutting-edge educational presentations on emerging concepts and evidence-based practices
- Interactive sessions showcasing technological innovations revolutionizing the field
- Expert insights on adapting emergency management strategies to address climate change
- Professional networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

This transformative conference will address the critical challenges facing emergency management and homeland security today and bring together diverse perspectives on strengthening community resilience against natural and human-made disasters.
3
Days
57
Speakers
11
Sponsors
58
Sessions

PA Emergency Preparedness & Homeland Security Conference

Sponsors

Gold Level

Bronze Level

Monday Lunch

Monday Evening Social

Speakers

Adam Kitta
Adam Kitta
Assistant Director The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division, Emergency Disaster Services
Ashley Bleacher
Ashley Bleacher
Intelligence Analyst Supervisor PSP Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center
Bert Tussing
Bert Tussing
Professor Director, Homeland Defense and Security Issues Group
Bob Winters
Bob Winters
Protective Security Advisor DHS CISA
Brandon Freistat
Brandon Freistat
Emergency Management Coordinator Fairview Township EMA
Brian Mesaros
Brian Mesaros
Emergency Management Coordinator Erie County Emergency Management
Briton Lewis
Briton Lewis
Response and Recovery Manager for Emergency Support Function 6 PA Department of Human Services
Brooke Goodling
Brooke Goodling
Community Resilience Coordinator Lancaster County, PA Dept. of Public Safety
Chad Marks
Chad Marks
Sergeant West Reading Police Department
Christine Heyser
Christine Heyser
Mass Care Coordinator PA Department of Human Services
Edward Wurster
Edward Wurster
Consultant Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts, LLC
Elayna Fernandez
Elayna Fernandez
Founder, CEO the Positive MOM
Emily Aubele
Emily Aubele
Vice President, PA 211 United Way of Pennsylvania
Emily Pawsat
Emily Pawsat
Director, Radar Partnerships Climavision
Freddy Jackson
Freddy Jackson
Founder, Exec Dir, Speaker, and Mentor Love No Ego Foundation, Inc
Gerald (Jerry) Labuskes
Gerald (Jerry) Labuskes
FAASTeam Program Manager (FPM) FAA
Jackie Deloplaine
Jackie Deloplaine
Cyber Intelligence Engagement Manager RH-ISAC
Jason Rechtman
Jason Rechtman
Strategic Development Director, I/DD PerformCare
Jeffery Harvey
Jeffery Harvey
Consultant JH Consulting, LLC
Jeremy Searfoss
Jeremy Searfoss
Emergency Management Coordinator City of Reading, PA
Jerry Ozog
Jerry Ozog
Public Safety Specialist Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
Joel Bennet
Joel Bennet
President CEPRI
Joel Landis
Joel Landis
Director Somerset Count Department of Emergency Services
John Sileski
John Sileski
Emergency Management Coordinator Marion Township EMA
Joseph Geleta
Joseph Geleta
Director NJ Department of Human Services
Julia Frank
Julia Frank
Coordinator - Eastern PA Lutheran Disaster Response
Justin Schlottman
Justin Schlottman
Emergency Management Coordinator Lower Heidelberg Township Emergency Management
Kevin Dippolito
Kevin Dippolito
Emergency Management Director Bristol Township Emergency Management
Kirk Litzenberger
Kirk Litzenberger
City of Reading, PA
Kolby Goodman
Kolby Goodman
Career Development Expert and Keynote Speaker The Job Huntr
Logan Gerber-Chavez
Logan Gerber-Chavez
Assistant Professor Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
Loris Lepri
Loris Lepri
Major US Army War College
Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown
Chief Allegheny County Emergency Services
Mel Luckenbaugh
Mel Luckenbaugh
Director of Strategic Initiatives Community Action Association of PA
Michele Whiting-Zona
Michele Whiting-Zona
Access & Functional Needs/Disaster Recovery Coordinator Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety
Patrick Van Horne
Patrick Van Horne
Co-Founder The CP Journal
Richard Pietron
Richard Pietron
Emergency Management and Special Event Planning Specialist Valentis Group, Inc.
Roy Shipley
Roy Shipley
Emergency Management Director Fayette County Department of Emergency Management
Ryan Brady
Ryan Brady
Founder & CEO ScaledLeverage
Sepi Yalda
Sepi Yalda
Professor Millersville University
Shawn Wroblewski
Shawn Wroblewski
Coordinator West Erie County Emergency Management Agency
Steve Imbarlina
Steve Imbarlina
Assistant Chief Allegheny County Emergency Services
Steve Steele
Steve Steele
FAASTeam Program Manager (FPM) FAA
Steve Sutch
Steve Sutch
Chief Management Officer & Director of Planning and Project Advancement Valentis Group, Inc.
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Tara Goode
Tara Goode
VP, Radar Partnerships Climavision
Ted Czech
Ted Czech
PIO York County Office of Emergency Management
Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes
Director - EM MIRC Office PEMA
Timothy Campbell
Timothy Campbell
Medical Doctor/Medical Officer Gallagher Home Health Services and Hospice, HAZMAT 450 & 480, PA Strike Team-1 (US&R), PA SMRT/SMAT, PA-1 DMAT, Western PA VOAD
Tony Subbio
Tony Subbio
Emergency Management Discipline Leader CDM Smith
Virginia Silvis
Virginia Silvis
Climage Change Adaptation Researcher Penn State University
William Howard
William Howard
Traffic Emergency Management Specialist Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Program

Stages
Allegheny Mountains Lobby

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Registration Open

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grand Lobby

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Vendor Showcase

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Room 202

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Case Study- House Explosion in a Suburban Neighborhood

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Steve Imbarlina
Matthew Brown

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Engaging Local Level Emergency Services and Municipal Depts. in Emergency Management Planning

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Kevin Dippolito Kevin Dippolito
Room 204

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Make The LEMC Work for You.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Shawn Wroblewski Shawn Wroblewski

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Need for Engaging Volunteer Training Initiatives Surrounding Developmental Disabilities: The Medical Reserve Corps

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Jason Rechtman Jason Rechtman
Room 205

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Non - Profit Road to Recovery, When the Roadmap Has Changed

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Julia Frank
Adam Kitta

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Regionalization of Local Emergency Management Programs

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Brian Mesaros
Shawn Wroblewski
Room 206

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Organizational Structures and Disaster Response Networks: Where is your EMA Located in Government?

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
David Boucher David Boucher

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

PEMA Western Area Meeting

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Room 207

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Strengthening Local Networks: VOADs and Building Resilient Communities in Evolving Landscapes

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Roy Shipley Roy Shipley

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

PEMA Eastern Area Meeting

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Room 208

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

A Handbook for Humanity: Taking Care of The Caregiver

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Timothy Campbell Timothy Campbell

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

PEMA Central Area Meeting

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ballroom 4

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

PA VOAD Meeting and Dinner

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sepi Yalda Sepi Yalda

Exhibitors

Advanced Security Technologies
Advanced Security Technologies
Centre Communications
Centre Communications
Cognito Innovations
Cognito Innovations
Continuity Operations Group, LLC
Continuity Operations Group, LLC
Critical Response Group
Critical Response Group
CriticalArc
CriticalArc
Everbridge
Everbridge
FirstNet
FirstNet
FotoKite
FotoKite
Iron Bow Technologies
Iron Bow Technologies
MCM Consulting Group, Inc.
MCM Consulting Group, Inc.
Meridian Rapid Defense Group
Meridian Rapid Defense Group
Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles
Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles
Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
PA DOH, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response
PA DOH, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response
PA Office of Homeland Security
PA Office of Homeland Security
PA VOAD
PA VOAD
PEMA
PEMA
Perimeter
Perimeter
Security 101
Security 101
T-Mobile for Government
T-Mobile for Government
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech
Vi-Haus
Vi-Haus
Visual Sound
Visual Sound