Mr. Owens is a highly accomplished and goal-driven professional with over 28 years of dedicated service in Public Safety, Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, Fire Protection, and Emergency Medical Services. His extensive background encompasses training, policy development, resource management, leadership, change management, and personnel development. Mr. Owens has successfully coordinated, designed, evaluated, and facilitated over 100 exercises and training programs. He has collaborated with organizations such as Amtrak, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, the Virginia Office of EMS, and various regional and local government organizations.