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).

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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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John Duda, Chief Executive Officer and founding partner at SummitET

John Duda

Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner

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Mark Basnight VP of Communications

Mark Basnight

Vice President of Communications and Marketing

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Ron Crane

Ron Crane

Director of Programs Quality Assurance &
Program Manager, Isotope Crossroads

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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.

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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 Experts to Discuss Radiation Communications Strategies at National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference (NREP)

SummitET Experts to Discuss Radiation Communications Strategies at National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference (NREP)

by | Mar 9, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) experts will be presenting at the 33rd annual National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference (NREP) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 3 to 6, 2023. 

The mission of NREP is “to provide a professional forum for individuals involved with the Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness programs to gather in the spirit of continuous self-improvement to share program experiences, develop solutions to common challenges, and create innovative planning, exercising, and training methodologies.”

SummitET offers multi-agency radiological preparedness exercises, trainings, and workshops for emergency planners and field personnel, led by our team of Strategic Communications experts, Certified Health Physicists, and Radiation Safety experts.

Join our expert session during the 2023 NREP Conference:

“Public Information to Crisis Management: Spokesperson Strategy and Practice for Radiation Emergencies”

Authored By: Mark Basnight, Holly Hardin, Angela Leek and Steve Sugarman

Unprepared radiation spokespersons increase the risk to their organization’s brand and credibility as well as their personal reputation as effective leaders. They need to be prepared to comment on a wide range of topics and to provide clarifications of untrue statements. Whether your agency needs to share information regarding a news event, has an internal story to tell or is trying to publicize a new product or service, radiation spokesperson training can be helpful in getting your story out. Using interactive and participatory methods, senior leaders and radiation spokespersons will engage in practice to enhance development of stakeholder maps, key messages, talking points, and strategies for engaging multiple audiences using science-based methods and industry best practices.

See our expert presentation excerpts from 2022.

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Visit us at Booth #18 to receive hard copies of our Radiation Communications tools.

Radiation Communications Messages
Prescripted Radiation Emergency Messages
Simple Radiation Communication Strategy
Simple Radiation Communication Strategy for Radiation Emergencies
Radiation Communication Technology resource
Radiation Communication Terminology
Radiological and Regulatory Programs Technical Support
Radiological & Regulatory Programs Technical Support

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Steve Sugarman

Steve Sugarman

VP of Operations & Corporate Health Physicist

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Angela Leek, Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs

Angela Leek

Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs

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Radiation Communications Resources

What your radiological communications may be missing

What Your Radiological Communications May Be Missing

basic radiation information sheet

Basic Radiation Information

Steve Sugarman of SummitET Communicating for Health Physicists

Quick Thoughts on Messaging and Communicating for Health Physicists

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SummitET Welcomes Former Chief of Military Medical Operations at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Dr. Jeff Skinner

SummitET Welcomes Former Chief of Military Medical Operations at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Dr. Jeff Skinner

by | Feb 17, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announces the addition of William “Jeff” Skinner, M.D. as the company’s new Subject Matter Expert in Radiology Oncology and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE). A retired United States Air Force Colonel and former combat flight surgeon, Dr. Skinner will provide clinically-oriented CBRNE support to existing contracts within SummitET’s client portfolio, as well as continuing his translational research and real-world modeling efforts to improve the response to and preparedness for radiological/nuclear events.

“We must continue to study the impact of radiation mitigation and prophylaxis on the hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, immune system as well as delayed health effects from radiation exposure and contamination. I’m interested in improving data integration, decision-making, and risk assessment/management to improve outcomes and drive outcome-oriented research efforts,” said Dr. Skinner. 

Dr. Skinner is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, attended the University of Virginia for medical school and completed a residency in radiation oncology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He has served as a combat flight surgeon in Iraq and retired from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he was the Program Director for the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, Chief of Military Medical Operations at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, and was a Principal Investigator on numerous clinical and translational research projects. Awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership in nuclear survivability and medical treatment, Dr. Skinner has led advanced modeling efforts involving radiation, blast, and thermal effects and has investigated the impact of biocomplexity and logistics on optimal management of causalities.  

“Dr. Skinner is an innovative, operationally and clinically-oriented leader with extensive experience and knowledge in the radiation oncology field. With his unique background and commitment to ongoing translational research and modeling, he is a valuable and exciting asset to our team of experts,” stated John Duda, CEO of SummitET.

William "Jeff" Skinner, M.D.
William "Jeff" Skinner, M.D.

Jeff Skinner

Radiology Oncology & CBRNE Subject Matter Expert

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SummitET Welcomes Former Iowa Radiation Control Program Director, Angela Leek

SummitET Welcomes Former Iowa Radiation Control Program Director, Angela Leek

by | Jan 27, 2023 | SummitET News

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, is excited to announce the addition of Angela Leek as the company’s new Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs. A Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Angela will provide health physics support to existing contracts within SummitET’s client portfolio, as well as explore innovative ideas to develop technical resources and staff augmentation options for state radiation protection programs as they seek to fill gaps in the technical aspects of their programs.

“The state and local radiation control programs are vital to radiation protection and radiation emergency response efforts across the nation, and I look forward to leveraging my experiences and working with my colleagues to find solutions to support their programs,” said Angela Leek.

For the last nine years, Angela served as Bureau Chief for Radiological Health at the Iowa Department of Public Health and was responsible for all radiological regulation programs in Iowa including licensing and inspection activities for radiation-producing machines, radioactive materials, and the radon and tanning programs. In addition to these regulatory functions, Angela was responsible for coordinating dose assessment and development of protective action recommendations for radiation emergency preparedness and response. She continues support in Iowa and across the nation as a Type 1 ROSS (Radiological Operations Support Specialist) and a member of the national ROSS working group.

Angela recently served as the Chairperson for the Conference for Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), Iowa’s governor-appointed state liaison officer to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Iowa’s voting member for the Organization of Agreement States. Angela is also a Board Director member of the Health Physics Society.

“Angela brings over twenty-five years of knowledge and experience in the radiation field with support to over one hundred trainings and presentations on radiation protection, regulatory program perspectives, and emergency response,” stated John Duda, CEO of SummitET. “We are honored to welcome her to our team.”

 

Angela Leek, Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs
Angela Leek, Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs

Angela Leek

Director of Radiological Solutions and Regulatory Affairs

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SummitET Offering Training and Simulation Support at I/ITSEC

SummitET Offering Training and Simulation Support at I/ITSEC

by | Nov 14, 2022 | SummitET News

SummitET® is excited to participate in and present training and simulation capabilities at this year’s Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida from November 28 to December 2.

The 2022 Conference theme “Accelerate Change by Transforming Training – It’s Time to ACTT!!” resonates with the SummitET commitment to proactively adopt new approaches in the ever-changing world of natural and human-caused disasters.

“Our company culture empowers our team members to share ideas, techniques, and processes, as well as promotes cross-organizational coordination,” said John Duda, SummitET CEO. “This one-team approach provides customers access to the collective knowledge of our entire organization allowing us to deliver world-class results in simulation training and exercises.”

Our experts conduct training and provide technical consulting support for modeling and simulations that help to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from both man-made and natural hazards.

The training and simulation support we offer:

CBRN Preparedness
  • Our preparedness capabilities include conducting threat assessments, developing response plans for potential threats, building training designed to mitigate the threats, and providing a suite of tailored workshops and exercises to test the readiness as well as providing the operational support an organization may require.
Strategic Communications Training
Social Media Simulation
  • Our training replicates real-world simulations conducted on closed native digital platforms to provide real-time, hands-on familiarity with social media tools and practices.
Technical Consulting
  • Our diverse range of expertise can support CBRNE effects modeling and simulation for realistic scenarios.

SummitET holds government contract vehicles that allow us to provide technical, programmatic, and engineering support services to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). Additionally, we are a subcontract team member for DTRA’s Assessment, Exercises, Modeling, and Simulation Support (AEMSS) multiple award contract

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