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About the Founder

As a licensed HAM radio operator and native of Colorado, growing up in the mountains taught valuable lessons for preparedness and survival. Autonomy, self-sufficiency, and being ahead of any problem are embedded values that he aspires to inspire in clients.

 

With 20 years in risk management, business continuity planning (BCP), and information systems strategy design, he has a passion for anticipating risk and proactively developing countermeasures. Maintaining a Top-Secret DoD clearance, he's designed command and control (C2) solutions for Air Force weapon systems and force protection. 

 

Working for years across the U.S. public health labs and pharma industries, he helped pioneer the early information and collaboration systems for epidemiologists to collaborate during crisis events and manage public health going back to 2003. With a National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification from FEMA in 2005, he supported Department of Homeland Security after 9/11 to build cloud-based information systems and communication strategies during national emergencies.

 

 

Fail to Plan = Plan to Fail

Training

Stress triggers a cortisol response and reduces cognitive functions.
We train your emotional relationship to risk.

Is your Toolkit Modern?

Bomb shelters and bug out bags are old wine in new bottles.
We build contingency playbooks and equipment packages for modern problems.

Proactive -VS- Reactive

One step ahead is not a plan.
We proactively work with clients to develop risk mitigation and sustainability plans.