Tommy Wendelgass

Experience

1. Emergency Management Specialist - Operational Planning Branch - Response Division - Region 4

   Fema

   Jul 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Fostered and strengthened strategic relationships with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) executive leadership and Functional Leads across Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to establish a unified and collaborative approach for aligning state and federal planning efforts.Served as Deputy Federal Liaison to North Carolina during state and federally declared disasters, ensuring seamless collaboration between state and federal agencies, while providing essential support to NCEM’s Operations, Human Services, Logistics, Planning and Infrastructure Sections through resource coordination, expertise sharing, and stakeholder communication facilitation.Worked in close collaboration with NCEM to establish, strengthen, and sustain strategic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including private sector partners, local jurisdictions, state agencies, and federal entities.Functioned as a primary technical advisor for the comprehensive revision of North Carolina\'s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), ensuring the plan met federal, state, and local requirements while addressing emerging threats and hazards. Provided expert guidance on integrating the latest emergency management standards, such as FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, into the revision process.Delivered comprehensive technical assistance for the development, refinement, and integration of a variety of sheltering plans, including the North Carolina State Sheltering Guide and its related annexes. Founded the Region 4 Planners Network on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) to enhance collaboration, coordination, and secure document sharing among FEMA Region 4 states.

Education

• Western Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government

  2010 — 2013

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Cost Benefit
• Community Outreach
• Natural Gas
• Research
• Wildlife Conservation
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Government
• Renewable Energy
• Teamwork
• Regression Analysis
• Policy
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Writing
• Communication
• Policy Analysis
• Hydraulic Fracturing
• Energy