Emergency Management Center Organization Chart

The Emergency Management Center is under the leadership of the Director, Brian E. O'Connor, who oversees Kevin M. Schaefer, Deputy Director; and Michael B. Smith, Special Assistant.

The following staff members and programs are overseen by Deputy Director Kevin M. Schaefer: Betty H. Sloan, Administrative Programs Branch Chief; the Administrative Officer position, which is currently vacant; Carolyn D. Grubbs, Operations Branch Chief; and the Preparedness Branch Chief position, which is currently vacant.

The Operations Branch is supported by: Shane S. Alexander, Alternate Location Manager; Willie L. Gresham III, Emergency Operations Center Support; the Senior Watch Officer position, which is currently vacant; and, James R. Miller, Watch Officer.

The Preparedness Branch is supported by the: Joel S. Tilmann, Senior Test, Training and Exercise (TT&E) Specialist; the TT&E Specialist position, which is currently vacant; Sheila Taylor-Hayes, Lead Continuity Specialist; and Kimberly Heredia, OASAM Boston/NY Liaison.