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Jeff BerendJeff has worked with top organizations in public safety and emergency services for more than 25 years. As a partner with the RedFlash Group, a national strategic marketing consulting firm focused in public safety and healthcare, Jeff helps drive the growth and success of dozens of clients.

Jerry Jasinowski It is easy to understand why Jerry Jasinowski is sought after as a speaker and frequent guest commentator on network and financial news programs. From the early days of Meet the Press to the many current popular cable network business shows, his insights on a wide range of business and economic topics, especially the state of US manufacturing, continue to be valued.

Col. Royal P. MortensonDuring his 29+ year Marine Corps career, Col. Mortenson commanded at the infantry platoon, company, battalion, and regimental level. He served at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, Quantico, VA as a platoon commander, company executive officer and Assistant Operations Officer. He currently serves as Director of the Illinois Fire Service Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Adam K. LevinA consumer advocate with more than 30 years of experience and a nationally recognized expert on security, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance. A former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Mr. Levin is Chairman and founder of IDT911 (IDentity Theft 911) and co-founder of Credit.com. Adam Levin is the author of “Swiped.”

Nathan CalabreseNathan Calabrese is Vice President of International Sales for Task Force Tips. As an avid user of all social media platforms, Nathan enjoys helping people to use social media in a way that breaks it down into smaller pieces. Explaining the differences between platforms, why each one is important, highlighting the benefits, and getting the audience comfortable with them are a few of his goals.

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Coach Jack E. ClarkThe iconic varsity rugby coach at the University of California /Berkeley. His team-building abilities are considered legendary within university circles and throughout the corporate sector. In his 33rd year as head coach of the Golden Bears, Clark has led the rugby program to 25 National Collegiate Championships. He enters the national semifinals of the 2016 season with an all-time collegiate coaching record.

David GudinasDavid joined FEMA in 2011 as a Section Chief working to support the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. David currently serves as FEMA’s Deputy Director for Grant Operations. He has spent the majority of his career supporting the fire & emergency services through a variety of non-profit, for profit and government positions.

Chief Bill BoyesBill Boyes is the Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services for Barrie, ON Fire and Emergency Service. He is a PhD candidate in human resources management, which supplements his Master’s degree in public policy and administration, and Bachelor’s degree in public management from the University of Guelph.

Bill WebbBill has served as Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) since 1995. CFSI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute designed to enhance congressional awareness about the concerns and needs of the fire and emergency services. Bill works closely with members of Congress and fire service leaders to sustain support on Capitol Hill for programs and legislation that benefit our nation’s fire and emergency services.

Scott Edens (Moderator)Scott Edens is the President and CEO of Fouts Bros Inc., a manufacturer of fire apparatus. He is also responsible for Smyrna Truck & Cargo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fouts Bros Inc. Scott serves on the FAMA Board of Directors.

Chief Scotty BushScotty Bush joined the Hendersonville Fire Dept. in 1991, and became a Division Chief in 2014. He served as a recruit firefighter trainer over 14 years, was the department’s Infectious Control Officer, and the EMS-based training educator. He serves as a Fire Investigator, is on the Tennessee Child Death Review Board, and is an adjunct EMS Instructor for Vol State Community College.

Roxanne ReynaIn her role as Senior Human Resources Director for Gallagher Benefits Services’ South Central Regional team, Roxanne works closely with over 500 employees. Her focus is in the areas of HR that relate to the employees and management of the firm.

Chief Tony McDowell Chief McDowell plans, directs, coordinates and oversees the activities of the Henrico County Division of Fire, an all-hazards metro-class fire department with 549 employees and an annual budget in excess of $55 million.

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FIRE LANES

Rod Carringer (Moderator)Rod is a firefighting, Harley riding, BBQ cooking, handgun toting, Camaro racing, wine drinking, drone flying, Chief Marketing Officer for Task Force Tips…and he used to be a florist.

Arrival Wednesday - October 5, 2016 | Hospitality 3pm-11pm

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm FEMSA Board Lunch

12:30 pm - 2:45 pm FEMSA Board Meeting

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joint FAMA/FEMSA Boards

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm FAMA Board Meeting

Thursday - October 6, 2016 | Hospitality - 4:30pm-5:30pm; 6:30pm-11:00pm

7:00 am - 7:30 am FAMA Board Breakfast

7:30 am - 10:00 am FAMA Board Meeting w/Committee Chairs

7:30 am - 8:30 am FEMSA Member Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am FEMSA Annual Business Meeting

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break (FEMSA)

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Spouse/Guest Program

10:30 am - 11:30 am FEMSA Annual Business Meeting

11:30 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break (on your own)

FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm “Economic Forecast, Political Changes & Impacts” - Jerry Jasinowski, Frm. NAM President

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Washington Update - Bill Webb, CFSI

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm AFG Update - David Gudinas, FEMA

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Break (FEMSA and FAMA)

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Keynote - “Leadership Maxims for the Individual: 12 Maxims That Define Who You Are as a Leader” - Col. Royal P. Mortenson, Illinois Fire Service Institute

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FEMSA/FAMA Reception

Friday - October 7, 2016 | Hospitality - 4:30pm-6:00pm; 9:00pm-11:00pm

7:30 am FEMSA/FAMA Member Breakfast

8:00 am - 10:00 am FAMA Business Meeting

8:30 am - 10:00 am FEMSA Caucus Groups

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break (FEMSA and FAMA)

FEMSA/FAMA Joint Session

10:30 am - 11:45 am “Next Gen” Fire Chiefs Panel - Moderators Rod Carringer & Scott Edens; Panelists: Chief Bill Boyes, Barrie, ON; Chief Tony McDowell, Henrico, VA; Chief Scotty Bush, Hendersonville, TN

11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch (FEMSA/FAMA Members)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm “Fire Lanes” (40 min. sessions), select 2-of-4:• Social Media Basics: Decoding the Mystery - Nathan Calabrese• Building the “Why” Into Your Company’s Marketing and Messaging - Jeff Berend• Managing Millennials with Success - Roxanne Reyna• [TBD]

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Break (FEMSA and FAMA)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Presentation: “The Values of High Performance Teams” - Rugby Coach Jack Clark, UC/Berkeley

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presentation: “Swiped” … Identity Theft & Cyber Security - Adam Levin, Author

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FEMSA/FAMA Reception

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FEMSA/FAMA Dinner

Departure Saturday - October 8, 2016