Conversion Technologies International - Maker of the EZ TarpTM!  The Clear Choice in Mitigation Tarping.  We are a Custom Converter in West Unity, OH.  We specialize in laminating or applying adhesives and coatings to a variety of substrates including films, papers, foams, and foils.  We can also die cut, sheet, and assemble your finished product.  Contact us for assistance in manufacturing your next great idea.  We will respect your intellectual property through a mutual nondisclosure agreement.

Featured Speaker: Larry Zelvin, Director, National Cyber and Communications Integration Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Lawrence (Larry) K. Zelvin

Director, National Cyber and Communications Integration Center

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Larry Zelvin is a career Senior Executive Service member and Director of the National Cyber and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The NCCIC is comprised of several components to include the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications (NCC), the  Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT),  a 24/7 Cybersecurity and Communications Operations Center and  exercise program. The NCCIC’s primary focus areas include conducting daily analysis and situational monitoring, incident management, and information sharing.

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Featured Speaker: George A. "Tony" Robinson, Acting Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 6

 

George A. "Tony" Robinson, Acting Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 6

Tony Robinson is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6 Acting Regional Administrator. In this position, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the administration of emergency management programs in the FEMA Region 6 states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. He also is responsible for oversight and implementation of response and recovery operations for presidentially declared disasters in the five-state region.

Featured Speaker: Honorable Howard A. Schmidt, CISSP, CSSLP

 

Honorable Howard A. Schmidt, CISSP, CSSLP

Former Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator

Howard A. Schmidt has had a long distinguished career in defense, law enforcement, and corporate security spanning more than 40 years. He brings together the talents of business, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, privacy, academia and international relations through his distinguished career. He retired as Special Assistant to the President and the Cybersecurity Coordinator for the President Obama. In this role Mr. Schmidt was responsible for coordinating interagency Cybersecurity policy development and implementation and is responsible coordinating engagement with federal, state, local, international, and private sector Cybersecurity partners.

Exhibitor Spotlight: Lynch Diversified Vehicles

LDV has designed, engineered and manufactured more than 20,000 special service vehicles (SSV) for customers throughout the world. Our commitment to setting the highest standards and delivering unmatched value is readily apparent. Because we understand that your needs are unique to your situation, LDV offers the widest selection of vehicle platforms in the industry, including Mobile Command Centers; SWAT/Tactical Vehicles; Bomb/EOD Trucks; Mobile Laboratories; and other Emergency Response Vehicles.  In addition, we’ve outperformed other manufacturers in GSA and 1122 sales by a 10 to 1 margin.  Nobody makes the design, procurement and manufacturing of your special service vehicle faster and easier than LDV.    

West Baton Rouge took delivery of their Mobile Emergency Operations Center just in time for Hurricane Isaac. The 45’ MEOC is built with a Ferrara all welded custom body and three slide-outs. Their huge front conference room can hold more than a dozen command staff and the numerous TVs located around the room allow the staff to view external events. The center has a bathroom, galley, fully loaded electronic racks, and plenty of storage. The rear communications suite has on board computers to run CAD with ten TV/Monitors. The weather station is networked and viewable from every monitor. The cellular and satellite connectivity along with the interoperability and second mast with a point to point tracking data dish will ensure they can continue communication under the most severe conditions. A few key features include: (3) Flat-floor slide out rooms, LDV Intel-I-Touch multiplex electrical control system with (2) 7” LCD touch-screens, 2 Heavy duty Masts with camera, Perimeter surveillance system, and modulated audio and video.

"We attended last year and found it was a really great opportunity to reconnect with some customers and departments we haven’t seen in quite a while. We are excited for the second year and look forward to meeting new customers and maintaining our current relationships."
--Jerry Phillips, Sales Specialist

Contact: Jerry Phillips, Senior Sales Specialist
Phone: 800-558-5896

Email: jphillips@ldvusa.com
Company website: www.ldvusa.com

Exhibitor Spotlight: ThunderBolt™ International Inc.

ThunderBolt™ International Inc. (TBI) is a Woman-owned and operated business manufacturing ThunderBolt™ Storm and Lightning Detector and StormVector AWS (Area Warning System). ThunderBolt lightning detection technology provides real-world and real-time applications for independent storm detection.

TBI’s technology saves lives, prevents injury and reduces property losses by alerting customers to severe weather systems and dangerous conditions. Our products detect severe weather within a 75-125 mile radius and activate visual and audio warning systems with sufficient lead-time to execute safety plans. Our products are proudly made in America.

TBI markets worldwide and users include the U.S. military, large industrial firms such as the mining and oil and gas industries, commercial and public safety applications, and schools and universities.