The R3gion

The team sat down with Bruce and Lori from FirstNet - First Responder Network to learn more about the future of emergency communications.

On this special one-year anniversary and Earth Day celebration, the team sat with Matt Runyon to discuss the recent wildfire in Maryland and shared their thoughts on the future of first response and the shifting environment.

The team decided to give in to the hype and share our thoughts on the new HBO Max hit, The Last of Us! This episode contains profanity and spoilers.

The hosts are back in action! We sat down to discuss random topics in the EM field and review our past interviews and accomplishments as a podcast.

The R3gion team is back with a new season! We sat with the founder of Project:Camp, Mikey Latner, to discuss the importance of childcare support during a disaster.

As the team begins to close out our list of guest appearances on the show, check out our informative and insightful conversation with author Bill Leighty!

We are starting this month strong with a phenomenal interview with Dan Jarvis, founder of 22Zero, a specialty research and PTS(D) treatment organization. Find out more in the episode or visit 22Zero. Content Warning: self-harm, suicide, kidnapping, weapons, death and dying, and mental illness.

The team sat down with Jim Howson, current Commission Chair for the IAEM Certification Commission. In addition to learning more about Jim, tune in to listen to tips and advice on how to obtain an AEM/CEM.

The team had a lovely discussion with Subena Colligan of S. Colligan Coaching and Consulting. She is an executive coach for health and safety professionals, an Air Force Veteran, and a Chair-Elect for the Board of Directors for the Board of Global EHS Credentialing. You can find out more about her background and services at https://www.subenacolligan.com/about.

The crew sat down with Steve Watson, Vice President of Customer Success for Tango Tango. Check out our conversation on how the company is revolutionizing radio communications! Tango Tango uses advanced networking, mobile, and cloud technologies to expand the coverage and capabilities of a customer’s radio systems. Integrating with any traditional land-mobile radio system, they provide a complete communications service that requires very low overhead and no capital expense. Their ability to securely integrate existing radio systems provides unprecedented interoperability, coverage, and features, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional radio system.Sign up for a free trial here!

This episode features Dr. Stuart Thomson,  a professional consultant on public affairs strategies, including political and corporate communications and reputation management.  His work also includes consultation and planning communications, and he has advised on several high-profile media relations and crisis communications programs.https://stuartthomson.co.uk/WEBINAR:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5662255508588632075

The crew got to sit down with David Hollenbach of Hollenbach Leadership and discuss his philosophy on leadership in emergency management! Make sure to buy his new book and visit his website at https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/.WARNING: This episode includes occasional cursing.EVENT:Sarah Dawn Petrin, author of Bring Rain: Helping Humanity in Crisis, will discuss her book and the importance of community preparedness and what difference it makes in a disaster response when a community is highly prepared and resilient before a disaster. When: Thursday, July 28th, 6 pm – 7:30 pm Where: D.C.'s Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Place, SW (between 3rd and 4th Streets off I Street, SW). One of the city's brand-new, award-winning, spiffy libraries. Masks are required inside the library.To register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-bring-rain-helping-humanity-in-crisis-tickets-369286264157To order the book Bring Rain on Amazon:  click hereFor more information about Sarah: see www.sarahpetrin.com

The team interviewed Marc Barbiere, the current Director of the Office of Emergency Management at Georgetown University. Take a listen to learn more about emergency management for educational campuses!

The R3gion crew had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Owlett, Senior Manager, Global IT Supply Chain Security (Business Continuity, Supplier Investigations, and Supply Chain Threat Intelligence), OpsTech IT, Worldwide Operations for Amazon, and founder of Owlett Career Services.

As we kick off Pride Month, our hosts had the chance to sit down and discuss diversity in emergency management with Curtis Brown, founder of the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management. 

Enjoy this Memorial Day special episode! We sat down with our hosts, Billy, Wendy, and Eric, and shared stories from our emergency management careers.Content Warning: self-harm, suicide, kidnapping, weapons, death and dying, and mental illness.

We had the incredible opportunity to interview the current Secretary to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), Russ Strickland. Special thanks to our hosts: Eric Olah, Wendy Villatoro, and William Pappas.

Take a listen to our inaugural episode! We had the incredible opportunity to interview the current IAEM Region 3 President, Erik Gaull. Special thanks to our hosts: Eric Olah, Wendy Villatoro, and William Pappas.