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Martha Braddock Joins Previstar Advisory Board
Previstar, a leading provider of emergency management software, has announced
that Martha Braddock is joining its Executive Advisory Board.
Ms. Braddock has over 30 years experience in emergency management, including
15 years in senior executive positions at the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), under three different Administrations. From 1999 to 2001
she served as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, working to strengthen
the ties between federal, state and local emergency management agencies,
associations of elected officials, various federal agencies and the White
House.
"Given the unique requirements at the national, state and local levels,
Martha's expertise is invaluable as we work to better serve these entities," said
Keith Stringfellow, President and CEO of Previstar. "Her work with
both the legislative process and the needs of service providers adds yet
another layer to her expertise.
"She intimately understands the inner workings of homeland security,
appropriations, disaster recovery and mitigation. Between this and her
work as a consultant to associations, corporations and universities--which
puts her at the epicenter of emerging industry concerns--Martha is uniquely
able to help us meet the needs of our clients."
Ms. Braddock served on staff of the Congressional committee which wrote
the bill that led to the formation of FEMA and became FEMA's first Director
of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Later during the Clinton Administration
she directed the Congressional interactions related to over 300 Presidentially-declared
disasters and emergencies, including the great Midwest floods, the Northridge
(California) earthquake, numerous hurricanes, and the Oklahoma City terrorist
bombing.
She currently serves as Policy Advisor and Washington Representative for
the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which named
her an Honorary Lifetime Member in 1986 and has awarded her Presidential
citations of merit for her contributions to emergency management. She assists
colleges and universities to strengthen their emergency planning, to obtain
FEMA disaster reimbursement, and to make their campuses more disaster resistant.
She is a frequent speaker for state and regional emergency management organizations
and national organizations.
About Previstar
Previstar's Continual Preparedness System is a web-based, easy-to-use,
automated incident management system, providing real-time GIS situational
awareness, comprehensive resource management, predictive modeling, and
command and control functions, all precisely aligned with NIMS, HICS and
ICS guidelines.
First responders, emergency managers, and medical organizations have used
Previstar to protect schools, prepare for bioterrorism attacks, safeguard
the Salt Lake City Olympics, and recover from the multiple 2004 Florida
hurricanes and hurricane Katrina.
Previstar is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and conducts research
and development activities at its facility in Knoxville, Tennessee.
About the Advisory Board
Previstar's Executive Advisory Board works with the company to enhance
its relationships with the private and public sectors, identify partnering
opportunities and assist in new product development.
The board is headed by Andrew B. Maner, former Chief Financial Officer
of the Department of Homeland Security. Board members include:
- Major General Donna F. Barbisch (Ret), president of Global Deterrence
Alternatives and Director of the Institute for Global and Regional
Readiness;
- Robert L. Freeman, Jr., Master Firefighter and a Maryland Task Force
1 planning and safety officer;
- Martha Braddock, former Policy Director of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA);
- Major General Philip G. Killey, Adjutant General, South Dakota National
Guard;
- Former New Orleans CIO and Deputy Mayor Greg Meffert.
Visit us at www.Previstar.com.
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Contact:
Doug Morgan
703-535-8289
Doug.Morgan@previstar.com |
