SummitET Offering Training and Exercise Support at Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal Conference

SummitET Offering Training and Exercise Support at Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal Conference

by | Oct 10, 2023 | SummitET News

SummitET industry experts are attending the Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal Conference in Huntsville, Alabama on October 17 and 18, 2023. The small business contracting conference and expo connects new and seasoned state and federal contractors and offers “best practices” seminars and workshops that enhance knowledge and strengthen relationships in the government procurement space.

SummitET holds government contract vehicles that enable them to provide technical, programmatic, and engineering support services to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). Additionally, they are a subcontract team member for DTRA’s Assessment, Exercises, Modeling, and Simulation Support (AEMSS) multiple award contract and can provide a vast array of preparedness training and exercise services to the Department of Defense and other agencies.

“As an ISO 9001 certified business, quality of our services and client satisfaction are of utmost importance,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET. “Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure that we are delivering the best possible solutions to our clients, and we understand the importance of being able to pivot to meet government clients’ objectives and changing requirements.”

Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL

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  • CBRNE Preparedness
  • FBI/WMD Policy Support
  • Strategic Communications Training
  • Technical Consulting

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Experts at Our Booth

Meet our experts at Booth A24 to discuss training and exercise support to help prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from manmade and natural threats and hazards.

Dave Raymond, Law Enforcement/CBRNE Senior SME at SummitET

Dave Raymond

Law Enforcement and CBRNE Senior SME

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Jim Dougal, Law Enforcement and Tactics Subject Matter Expert for SummitET

Jim Dougal

Law Enforcement and Tactics Subject Matter Expert

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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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SummitET Ranks Fourth Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

SummitET Ranks Fourth Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

by | Aug 15, 2023 | Awards, SummitET News

August 15, 2023 - St. Petersburg, FL  – Today, Inc. magazine released its annual list of the nation’s 5000 fastest growing companies. Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) made the data-driven list for the fourth year since 2020, with SummitET’s ranking occurring as a result of a three year revenue growth. This prestigious list provides a unique look at the top performing companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.  

“We are honored to be recognized for our support to our nation’s economy and security though our unique preparedness services.” said John Duda, SummitET CEO. “Our growth is driven by client confidence in achieving their preparedness goals and objectives through industry-knowledge and impeccable customer service. Our emphasis on our customer is what continues to put us out in front of the competition.”  

The Inc. 5000 encompasses nearly every industry and realm of business, proving that incredible growth is possible with solid foundations and tenacity. Complete results including company profiles can be found at 2023’s Inc. 5000, and the interactive database can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria.

The annual Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala honoring the companies on the list will take place in San Antonio, Texas October 31 – November 2, 2023. Speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

 

About SummitET®

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET) is a veteran-owned small business that offers innovative preparedness solutions. When founded, our team sought to develop a flexible model that could be adapted to serve the needs of any organization, large or small. Drawing from a diverse base of experience in emergency management and response, as well as communications within the government, military, and private sectors, the SummitET team offers a comprehensive approach to the management and mitigation of risk. By combining the latest developments in learning and technology with the application of best practices in organizational behavior, strategy, and planning, SummitET has become an industry leader who serves a broad range of clients.

 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

by | Aug 8, 2023 | Awards, SummitET News

SummitET, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management system standard.  

The certification process involves implementing the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and subsequently passing a registrar’s audit. Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar recognizes SummitET for having met the stringent requirements of this international standard, their ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders, and their dedication to continual improvement of their management system. 

“As a growing small business, quality of our services and client satisfaction are of utmost importance,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET. “Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure that we are delivering the best possible solutions to our clients, and by earning the ISO 9001 certification we’re able to objectively demonstrate that we consistently provide services that meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and that we continually improve our processes.”

“SummitET has demonstrated commitment to world class quality management by implementing and becoming certified to the ISO 9001 standard. They have joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized QMS,” said Randy Daugharthy, Vice President – Registrar at the Performance Review Institute Registrar. “PRI Registrar is proud to partner with SummitET in this accomplishment and looks forward to continued support of their objective of quality management excellence.” 

About SummitET®

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) is a Florida-based, veteran-owned preparedness solutions company that provides proven full spectrum solutions to threats facing U.S. and International government and non-government organizations, as well as private entities through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

 

About PRI Registrar 

Since 1995, Performance Review Institute Registrar, an independent certification body, has certified a multitude of organizations to international quality, environment, health & safety and information security standards. As an affiliate of SAE International, PRI Registrar is a not-for-profit organization, uniquely motivated with a mission and commitment to improve performance in any industry it serves. To learn more information, visit www.priregistrar.org or contact PRI Registrar at priregistrar@p-r-i.org today.  

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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

by | Jul 20, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on numerous topics relating to emergency management, business continuity, physical and cyber security, homeland security, public health, disaster response, and recovery. 

“With SummitET’s culture of innovation and collaboration, intensely focused on quality and customer service, I am eager to work with such a team of incredibly talented and dedicated professionals to create new and innovative solutions,” said Montella on joining the firm.

With over three and a half decades of direct experience, Adam has worked in senior staff positions or advisory roles in local, state, and federal government, private industry, and non-government organizations. In his role with SummitET, Adam will oversee both programs and operations to effectively coordinate and spearhead initiatives to align them with the company’s strategic goals. 

“Adam’s experience in senior leadership positions and direct response and recovery coordination to presidentially declared disasters including the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricanes Maria, Andrew, Hugo, and Katrina; and the COVID-19 Federal Vaccination mission align him well with our core competencies,” said John Duda, SummitET CEO. “We are fortunate to have Adam support and mentor our team. His addition will add to our customer-focused culture.”

In addition to serving as Senior Vice President at SummitET, Adam will continue to serve on the board of the Mid-Florida Chapter Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP), the Curriculum Review and Editorial Boards for the American Public University System (APUS), American Military University (AMU) and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Emergency Services Industry Advisory Board. Furthermore, Adam is a current member of the Department of Energy’s Emergency Management Issues Special Interest Group (EMI SIG). 

Adam has served on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Advisory Council (NAC), the Exercise and Continuity Sub-Committees of EMI-SIG, and was Human Services Branch Chief for the Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT). In addition, Adam has been a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Private Sector Intelligence Analyst Program and FEMA’s Emergency Response Team (ERT). His experience also includes ESFS-6 (Mass Care) lead at FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and Mass Care Officer for the American Red Cross. 

Adam Montella, Senior Vice President at SummitET
Adam Montella, Senior Vice President at SummitET

Adam Montella

Senior Vice President

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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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SummitET Experts to Attend 2023 National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC)

SummitET Experts to Attend 2023 National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC)

by | Jun 23, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) experts are attending the 2023 National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC) and trade show in Chicago, Illinois from July 24 to 27.

The NHSC brings together professionals in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Management to learn about emerging trends in homeland security and see the new equipment, technology, and resources available to enhance their mission objectives.

In support of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)’s emergency management needs, SummitET leverages global experience and public, private, and military subject matter expertise to provide exercise and training support in the areas of counterterrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials (CBRNE).

National Homeland Security conference

SummitET’s trainers and program management professionals offer knowledge and know-how with real world event and response experience. Our expert backgrounds include law enforcement, fire services/EMT, emergency management, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, strategic communications, and more.

Conference attendees can connect with SummitET experts to discuss preparedness solutions for current and emerging threats including exercises, training, and plan development with interagency coordination.

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Find SummitET experts at the NHSC tradeshow booth #426 where you can learn more about how we can help prepare your agency or organization. Play our interactive game to win preparedness giveaways including t-shirts marked with the SummitET tagline “Preparedness is not an accident®”.

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Experts at Our Booth

Come visit us at booth #426 in Chicago this July.

John Duda, Chief Executive Officer and founding partner at SummitET

John Duda

Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner

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Director of Programs Quality Assurance &
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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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SummitET Introduces Preparedness Podcast: Bridging the Gap

SummitET Introduces Preparedness Podcast: Bridging the Gap

by | May 1, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) is excited to announce the launch of a new preparedness video podcast befittingly entitled “Bridging the Gap”, in which subject matter experts (SMEs) discuss domestic and international emerging threats. “Bridging the Gap” provides insight to challenges that the preparedness and response community face before, during, and after crises. Whether it is communications, training or exercises, biological implications, and anything in between, SummitET SMEs engage agencies and organizations in conversation to work towards strong, practical preparedness solutions.

SummitET industry-leading experts are real-world practitioners who are uniquely qualified to assist with preparedness and response, as well as, offer tailored approaches to effective solutions prior to, during, and after a crisis. Their extensive experience and backgrounds make our SMEs exceptionally well–versed in today’s emerging threats facing agencies and communities domestically and abroad.

Bridging the Gap, a SME-led podcast

“Bridging the Gap leverages our expansive network and areas of expertise to provide views with a multi-disciplinary and plain language approach to timely preparedness topics. Bringing SummitET and industry experts together to discuss these topics highlights the tremendous knowledge and experience that our team offers its clients while engaging in conversations on how preparedness can continually evolve,” states John Duda, SummitET CEO.

Bridging the Gap is hosted by Kevin Quigley, SME in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) and WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and retired U.S. Marine Corps CBRNE defense officer. It is co-hosted by Andrew Manson, Law Enforcement SME and prior program manager for the FBI’s domestic WMD response.

Episodes will air monthly and will include real-world, experiential insights from experts in the preparedness and response communities, as well as lessons learned and best practices for real and emerging threats. The hosts will help audiences bridge the gap between emerging threats in the news and implications, response challenges, and learning opportunities.

Preparedness is not an accident®.

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Meet the Hosts

Kevin Quigley, CBRN and WMD Subject Matter Expert at SummitET

Kevin Quigley

All Hazards SME and retired U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) defense officer

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Andrew Manson Law Enforcement and CBRNE Subject matter expert

Andrew Manson

Law Enforcement SME and prior program manager for the FBI’s domestic WMD response

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About SummitET

Summit Exercises and Training® (SummitET®) is a Florida-based, veteran-owned preparedness solutions company that provides proven full spectrum solutions to threats facing U.S. and International government and non-government organizations, as well as private entities through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

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SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

SummitET Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation

Dec 11, 2023

St. Petersburg, FL – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary this month. Since 2013, SummitET has been a driving force in the preparedness services industry,...

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