The National Emergency Management Association
Established in 1974, the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) association dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all emergencies, disasters, and threats to our nation’s security. NEMA is the professional association of and for emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Credible, Influential, Fully Engaged, And All-In For Emergency Management – That’s NEMA.
About Us
NEMA provides national leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management; serves as a vital emergency management information and assistance resource; and advances continuous improvement in emergency management through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaborative policy positions.
mission/vision
NEMA focuses on six areas:
Strengthen the relationship with Congress and federal agencies
Develop strategic partnerships with key organizations and individuals who impact emergency management
Tackle emergency management issues through our Proactive committees
Hold two national conferences annually that bring together the most knowledgeable speakers and emergency management professionals from around the country
Serve as an information sharing and support network for state directors and senior staff
Offer professional development opportunities and trainings so that emergency management professionals may continue honing their skills
Strategic Plan
NEMA embraces a 5-year strategic plan that enables the association to achieve our vision as the national leader in advancing the emergency management profession and programs.
GOALS
- Support the professionalization of emergency management.
- Strengthen the nation’s emergency management system.
- Support effective emergency management policy development and adoption.
- Ensure the ongoing growth, evolution, effectiveness, and influence of NEMA.
The NEMA Board of Directors reviews the strategic plan annually and updates the document as needed for approval by the membership.
Successful achievement of the NEMA Strategic Plan’s goals and objectives requires the support and engagement of all our members. We’re grateful for the willingness, collaboration, and innovation of the dedicated individuals of this great association.
Leadership
NEMA Officers
| President | Mr. A.J. Gary (AR) |
| Vice President | Mr. Marc Pappas (RI) |
| Treasurer | Mr. Robert Ezelle (WA) |
| Secretary | Ms. Dawn Brantley (MA) |
| Past President | Ms. Lynn Budd (WY) |
NEMA Regional Vice Presidents
| Region I | Mr. Robert Buxton (NH) |
| Region II | Mr. Peter Cichetti (NY) |
| Region III | Mr. Russ Strickland (MD) |
| Region IV | Mr. Jeff Smitherman (AL) |
| Region V | Mr. Greg Engle (WI) |
| Region VI | Ms. Annie Vest (OK) |
| Region VII | Mr. Jim Remillard (MO) |
| Region VIII | Ms. Delila Bruno (MT) |
| Region IX | Mr. Brett Compston (NV) |
| Region X | Mr. Bryan Fisher (AK) |
NEMA Committee Chairs
| Past Presidents | Ms. Lynn Budd (WY) |
| Legislative | Mr. John Benson (IA) |
| Resilience | Mr. Bill Turner (CT) |
| Response & Recovery | Mr. Kevin Guthrie (FL) |
| EMAC | Capt. Kevin Sweeney (MI) |
| Homeland Security | Mr. AJ Schall (DE) |
| Private Sector | Ms. Erica Bornemann (AC Disaster Consulting) |
| Legal Counsel | Mr. Will Polk (NC) |
| Preparedness | Ms. Sima Merick (OH) |