VEST Status: Green, Steady State.

Leadership

State Coordinator's Office

Name Position
Lauren Opett Acting State Coordinator of Emergency Management
Cheryl Adkins Chief Deputy State Coordinator
Danita Darnell Director of Human Resources
Gabe Elias Statewide Interoperability Coordinator

Preparedness Bureau

Name Position
Rachel Slotter Acting Chief of Preparedness
Will Merritt Director of Communications
Rachel Slotter Director of Planning Division
Stephanie Harris Director of Training, Education, and Exercise Division (TEED)
Kevin Schilling Director of Awareness and Intelligence Division
Caitlin Barbieri Legislative Affairs Manager

Operations Bureau

Name Position
Andy John Chief of Operations
Sara Harrington Deputy Chief of Operations
Jack King Director of Regional Support East
Mike Guzo Director of Regional Support West
Bryan Saunders Director of Special Operations Division
Jason Eaton Director of Logistics Support and Coordination Division
Mark Bender Director of Operations Support Division
Steven Pyle Flood Intelligence Unit – Program Manager

9-1-1 and Geospatial Services Bureau

Name Position
Dorothy Spears-Dean Chief of 911 & Geospatial Services
Vacant VGIN Coordinator
Tim Addington Director of NGS Outreach
Mary Binford Public Safety Communications Coordinator

Financial Management Bureau

Name Position
Robbie Coates Chief Financial Officer
Sandra Peterson Director of Finance
Vacant Director of Grants and Recovery
Heather Payne Director of Procurement
Vladimir Gurshpun Budget Manager

Administration Bureau

Name Position
Jocelyn Bagby Chief Administrative Officer
David Morales Director of Information Technology
Shawn Mason Director of Support Services

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