Michael Junell
Senior Director at ICF Disaster Management
- Role
- Senior Director, Public Assistance Disaster Recovery Expert at ICF
- Location
- Amarillo, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Senior Director, Public Assistance Disaster Recovery Expert
Aug 2018 — Present
As a seasoned Project Executive with over 18 years of experience in project and operations management—including 15+ years specializing in disaster recovery and federal grant administration—I lead strategic delivery of FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs across multiple regions including Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.At ICF, I oversee a national portfolio of complex, multi-jurisdictional recovery efforts, providing executive leadership and operational guidance from client engagement through compliance and performance optimization. My team supports large-scale recovery operations for Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, Ian, and Nicole, securing over $400 million in federal funding for school boards, municipalities, and state agencies.I play a critical role in shaping high-level operational frameworks and driving business strategy. I collaborates closely with executive leadership to align division goals with corporate objectives, optimize resource allocation, and identify growth opportunities in the disaster recovery and resilience sector. His strategic insights contribute to the development of innovative service offerings, client engagement models, and long-term planning initiatives that enhance ICF’s competitive positioning and mission impact.Previously, I led an elite SME team on ICF’s $90 billion Hurricane Maria recovery program in Puerto Rico, advising the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resiliency (COR3) on infrastructure strategy and grant implementation.Earlier roles include serving as a technical and policy advisor on Louisiana’s Office of Risk Management contract across eight federally declared disasters, and as a FEMA PA coordinator in Region 6 and the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office during Hurricanes Gustav, Ike, and Isaac—managing thousands of inspections and leading teams of over 100 consultants and FEMA staff.
Education
Amarillo College
Fire Academy
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