Region 3 Emergency Communications Coordinator
CISA
In August 2019, Tom joined Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Emergency Communications Division (ECD) as an emergency communications coordinator (ECC), supporting the Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWIC) for Region 3.
Tom is a retired Marine, and during his career oversaw logistical support to localities following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Subsequent Marine Corps assignments afforded opportunities to contribute to disaster planning and to author the Marine Corps’ manpower process for mobilizing reservists for defense support of civil authorities (DSCA). Following his military service, Tom joined Virginia’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Office as the Interoperability Program Manager. During his tenure, he was appointed the SWIC and State Point of Contact (SPOC) for FirstNet Authority matters. While serving in those capacities, Virginia was the first state to opt-in to the FirstNet Authority’s plan for a nationwide public safety broadband network. Additionally, the Commonwealth’s Link to Interoperable Communications (COMLINC) system was reinvigorated, continuing needed interoperability between state agencies and localities.
Tom received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware in English/Technical Writing and a Master’s Degree in National Security Studies from the National War College. He also holds the Project Management Profession Certification from the Project Management Institute.
Tom’s current duties as an ECC afford him numerous opportunities to collaborate with state and local partners on numerous public safety communications projects. Leveraging the ECD technical assistance program, Tom coordinates additional resources to assist public safety practitioners with improving interoperability for their jurisdictions.
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Safeguarding the National Capital Region’s Telecommunications
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM