Jud Howland - Problem Solver, Solvere Consulting

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Work Background

Solvere ConsultingPresident

Jan. 2020Austin, Texas Metropolitan AreaSecurity and Emergency Management consulting firm specializing in crisis management, targeted problem solving and mitigation solutions in support of sustainable operations around the globe. Particular focus in operations support, security trainings, disaster response readiness, business continuity and continuity of operations preparedness for various sectors including humanitarian, government, and private companies.

California Governor's Office of Emergency ServicesOperations Section Chief and Executive Officer (Consultant)

Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020Sacramento, California AreaOversaw CalOES operations at the Joint Field Office (JFO) with FEMA for recovery mission in response to the November 2018 wildfires.

Strategos InternationalInstructor, Active Shooter and Intruder Response (Part-Time)

Aug. 2018 - Jun. 2020

Hagerty ConsultingSecurity and Emergency Management Consultant (Independent Consultant)

Aug. 2017Nationwide · HybridSupport various security / emergency management projects across the US. Assist in strategic planning, exercise design, program evaluation, assessments, trainings/presentations, as well as deployments in various response and recovery assignments. Assisted the Kansas City region with initial planning and stakeholder engagement for 3-year Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) program for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) 9-county region. Coordinated with regional stakeholders for all mission areas to prepare for potential incidents through best practice studies, outreach strategy, gap analysis, workshops and exercises. Working with other communities on similar planning efforts, exercises and studies. Developed Search and Rescue (SAR) plans for State of Rhode Island Served as Planning Chief for Massachusetts emergency shelter response operation following gas explosions. Served as Operations Section Chief and Executive Officer for California Office of Emergency Services following the 2018 Camp Fire (DR-4407). Led the development of Business Continuity planning for all county agencies of Salt Lake County amidst COVID-19 and earthquake circumstances Served as Task Force Lead for Maryland Business Emergency Operations Center and Non-Governmental Services for donations and volunteer management for State of Maryland Emergency Management Agency during COVID-19 response operations. Serve as Operations Section Chief for Austin/Travis County Alternate Care Site (ACS) and a second ACS facility to help stand up and maintain a COVID-19 medical surge capability for the region Served as Logistics Section Chief for response efforts to Hurricane Ian in Lee County Emergency Management and State of Florida Dept of Emergency Management

International NGOEurope Security Manager

Nov. 2015 - Apr. 2017Athens, GreeceDeveloped and oversaw security for all staff operating in Greece, Croatia and surrounding countries for refugee response. Additionally, assisted with security situations and planning on the ground in Northern Iraq and Turkey.

International NGODisaster Assistance Reponse Team (DART) Member (On-Call)

Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2018WorldwideRemain on-call for temporary, emergency deployments around the world to serve in various capacities in disaster response operations

International NGOSecurity Manager - Nepal

Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2015NepalDeveloped and oversaw security protocols and procedures for all staff operating in Nepal for post-earthquake relief.

Concilium IncorporatedSenior Security Instructor | Chief Operating Officer

Jul. 2014 - Jan. 2016Developed and conducted security trainings for personnel working / living overseas with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Oversaw business matters for operational capability.

United States Department of DefenseAnalyst, Supply Chain Risk Management

Jul. 2013 - Jul. 2014Conducted all-source research and analysis to protect supply chain integrity of defense procurements

Overseas Security Advisory Council, Bureau of Diplomatic SecurityGlobal Security Manager

Jun. 2012 - Jun. 2013Conducted all-source analysis and research on threats to private sector operating overseas. Produced timely briefings for senior leadership, threat reporting, and local assessments at various places around the world

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)Physical Security Specialist and Field Intelligence Analyst

Jun. 2011 - Jun. 2012Conducted physical security surveys at nuclear and radiological facilities in Eastern Europe. Led delegation in discussions with host country and facilitated response force and best practices trainings

Colorado DHS State Fusion Center (CIAC - Colorado Information Analaysis Center)Physical Security and Intelligence Specialist

Feb. 2010 - May. 2011Greater Denver AreaAssisted with intelligence analysis and physical security planning for national security events throughout Colorado

University of Denver, Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME)Communications Director & Project Manager

Sep. 2009 - May. 2011

Representative Bob Hunter, State of Texas House of RepresentativesChief of Staff & District Coordinator

Oct. 2005 - Jan. 2007

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