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 Cost Estimating Format (CEF) and RS Means, which he has applied in numerous high-profile projects, ensuring accurate and reliable financial assessments. As an expert in mitigation, Mr. Howard has contributed significantly to disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. He has served as a Mitigation Specialist, where he played a pivotal role as a NEMIS mitigation trainer and Focus Group Supervisor based in Washington, DC. In these roles, he provided essential training and leadership, equipping teams with the knowledge and skills required to manage and implement effective mitigation strategies.