Core Team

Mr. Lazarro Gutierrez is a seasoned disaster recovery and mitigation professional with over 20 years of experience managing complex federally funded programs. As a Senior Program Manager at the National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA), he brings deep expertise in the administration and execution of CDBG-DR/MIT, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and FEMA…

Andrew Kanitz is a seasoned Product Director with a proven track record of driving innovation, strategy, and user-centric design in the digital space. As a leader at NEPTA’s MYREDFOLDER, Inc., he has played a pivotal role in advancing solutions and connected experiences, ensuring that technology enhances both safety, efficiency, and user satisfaction. His expertise in…

With over a decade of dedicated engagement in client relations, data management, data systems integration, cost analysis, and cost estimation development and reviews, Tiffany Guerra is a dynamic force in the world of disaster recovery. Her portfolio includes expertise in portfolio marketing strategies, quality assurance specialization in multiple software programs, and expense and inventory validation….

Reuben Meador, a U.S. Armed Forces Veteran, is the founder of the National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA), established in 2015. With nearly two decades of experience in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, Mr. Meador has significantly influenced the field. His career includes a pivotal role as a FEMA Deputy Program Manager, where he…

Anthony David is a highly accomplished and results-driven professional with an impressive 15-year track record of excellence in managing and administering critical disaster recovery and resilience programs. His expertise spans key initiatives such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Public Assistance Program (PA), and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. Throughout his career, Anthony…

Bill Roberts, as the Senior Public Assistance Program Manager at the National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA), personifies an unwavering commitment to excellence in disaster recovery. With a distinguished career spanning two decades, Bill has become a beacon of expertise in the field, renowned for his ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver transformative…

Lewis Howard serves as the Senior Program Manager at the National Emergency Planning and Training Association (NEPTA), bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in program and project management, with a specialized focus on mitigation, technical writing, cost estimating, and analysis. Mr. Howard’s expertise in cost estimation is supported by his proficient use of FEMA’s…

Dan Kanitz is more than just our Program Manager – he’s a devoted family man who understands the gravity of being unprepared during times of crisis. His over 10 years in project management, paired with experiences leading communities, top hospitals, and aerospace companies to prepare for disasters and crisis, equips him with vast knowledge. But…