SUSTAINABLE DISASTER RECOVERY CONFERENCE 2nd Annual Conference November 14-15, 2013 St. Louis, Missouri
PROGRAM BOOK & SCHEDULE Presented By: Saint Louis University | Greensburg GreenTown | GreenTown Joplin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
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John Woolschlager, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Daniel Wallach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sponsors
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Registration & Conference Information
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Registration & Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Name Badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conference & Exhibition Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Public Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Local Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Local Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maps
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Saint Louis University Frost Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Busch Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Program At A Glance
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Full Program Descriptions
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Speaker Biographies
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Planning Committee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
Greetings, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2013 Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference and to Saint Louis University’s campus in the heart of Midtown St. Louis. Sustainability and disaster recovery are two of the most critical issues faced by our society today and this conference is at the nexus of these two important topics. As you see in the conference schedule, we have assembled experts from around the country to address this timely and pressing issue. Saint Louis University and the Center for Sustainability are extremely fortunate to partner with Greensburg GreenTown and GreenTown Joplin to co-host this outstanding event in its second year. Enjoy your time at the conference and please feel free to visit our beautiful campus during your stay. Again, welcome to Saint Louis University!
John Woolschlager, Ph.D. Director Center for Sustainability, Saint Louis University
Welcome everybody to the 2nd Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference. Thank you for being a part of these pioneering efforts to organize the field of sustainable disaster recovery. Creating professional organizations in any industry takes a lot of effort and time. But we also know that the benefits from this kind of organizing are profound. We are delighted to have each and every one of you in attendance and we are eager to see how the relationships and connections that happen here ultimately strengthen the entire field of disaster recovery. Thanks to the Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability, and especially David Webb, for being a wonderful partner in creating this great program. I look forward to your feedback and sharing with you the fruits of what this incredible slate of contributors has to offer.
Daniel Wallach Founder & Executive Director Greensburg GreenTown & GreenTown Joplin
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Platinum:
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Community Partners: Saint Louis University Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology Webster University St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis Green Green Builder Coalition East West Gateway Council of Governments
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REGISTRATION, INFORMATION, & SERVICES In this program book, you'll find the information needed to make the most of your conference experience. Included is a complete listing of conference sessions and events for each day, information on our exhibitors, and speaker biographies. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the floor plan of the Busch Student Center when you arrive.
Registration Registration and Check-In Area The Registration and Check-In area is located on the main level of the Busch Student Center, across from the University Bookstore and information desk. At check-in you will receive your name badge and other important conference materials. Walk-up registrants are also welcome! Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, and credit card (Amex, Discover, Visa or MasterCard). Registration and Check-in Table Schedule: Thursday, November 14 7:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Friday, November 15 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Name Badge Your registration envelope includes your name badge; it is essential that you wear it at all times during conference events. Only individuals with name badges will be admitted to conference activities. If you misplace your badge, please visit the registration and check-in area as soon as possible for a replacement.
Conference & Exhibition Hall The 2013 Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference is being held at the Busch Student Center on the campus of Saint Louis University. The Busch Student Center is located at 20 N. Grand, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Keynote and plenary sessions will be held in sections 170 and 171 of the Wool Ballroom on the lower floor of Busch Student Center. The exhibition hall is located in section 172 of the Wool Ballroom. The exhibition hall will officially open at 10:00 am, but exhibitors have been invited to set up as early as 7:00 am, so please feel free to visit the room before then. Please see page 8 for a map of the meeting rooms and exhibition hall. If you need assistance, please visit the Information Desk located on the main floor of Busch Student Center next to the bookstore or call them at 314-977-2820. You may also visit the conference registration and check-in table located across from the main information desk. Our conference staff members, identified by a red “staff” ribbon beneath their name badges, will also be on hand to assist. Wireless Internet is available on-site at no charge. The wireless network is called: SLUGUEST. If you have problems connecting you may call SLU Information Technology Services at 314-977-4000 for assistance. Busch Student Center provides many other services and amenities, including the campus bookstore, cafes, restaurants, and more. A full list of amenities and other details related to Busch Student Center is available on the conference website.
Services
Meals
Accessibility
Meals are included in your registration. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day in sections 170 and 171 of the Wool Ballroom at the times listed in the conference program (pp 9-18). Meals are for registered guests only. Please make sure to display your name badge as confirmation of registration and for admittance into the dining hall.
Attendees needing wheelchair accessibility may enter the Busch Student Center through the Grand Ave or West Pine Mall entrances, which are both on the main level. All workshop sessions are located on this level. To move from the main level to the lower level where the plenary sessions and exhibition hall are located, one may use the elevator located just inside the West Pine Mall entrance.
The meals will be buffet style and consist of a variety of options, both hot and cold. Vegetarian selections will be available at every meal. Additionally, on Thursday evening we are hosting a catered reception that will include soft drinks, cocktails, and substantial hors d’oeuvres. The reception will be held in the exhibition hall, located in section 172 of the Wool Ballroom on the lower level of Busch Student Center. All networking and refreshment breaks will take place in the exhibition hall in section 172 of the Wool Ballroom. We encourage you to use this time to network with our exhibitors and other conference attendees.
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Conference Information
Parking All conference exhibitors and attendees will park at the Olive-Compton parking facility. There is a short walk between the garage and the Busch Student Center; directional signs point the way (please see map on page 7). Parking is complimentary. When exiting the parking garage, please use the Compton Ave. visitor exit on the east side of the garage and simply state to the attendant on duty that you attended the Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference and no fee will be assessed.
Services Cont’d Public Transportation Saint Louis has a public bus and subway system called "MetroLink". Both the red and blue lines go to the Grand stop, which is adjacent to SLU. You may choose to walk the short distance (0.4 miles) to the Busch Student Center or you can arrange for SLU Ride to pick you up from this location. To request a university escort, call 314-977-RIDE (314-977-7433). Cab companies in Saint Louis include Laclede Cab (314) 652-3456, and Airport Cab (314-600-1220). The Water Tower hotel is located on SLU’s medical campus approximately 1.3 miles from Busch Student Center on the main campus. SLU operates a free shuttle that runs between Busch Student Center and the Water Tower Inn, which is located in a building called the Salus Center. Outside of normal shuttle hours, you can contact SLU Ride for transportation between the two campuses.
Local Restaurants The Busch Student Center offers several dining facilities on-site: Au Bon Pain Chopsticks Chinese Food Tomato Head Red
Chick-fil-A Grand Blvd Deli Tsunami Sushi
Additional restaurants located within walking distance of the Busch Student Center include: Buffalo Brewing Co 3100 Olive St (314) 534-2337
Café Ventana 3919 W Pine Blvd (314) 531-7500
Cathedral Square Brewery 3914 Lindell Blvd (314) 803-3605
Diablitos Cantina 3761 Laclede Avenue 314-644-4430
Dooley's Beef N Brew House 601 N Grand Blvd. (314) 531-7600
The Fountain On Locust 3037 Locust Blvd (314) 535-7800
The Good Pie Pizzeria 3137 Olive Street (314) 289-9391
Kota Wood Fire Grill 522 North Grand Blvd. (314) 535-5577
Pappy's Smokehouse 3106 Olive St (314) 535-4340
Plush 3224 Locust St. (314) 535-2686
Six Row Brewing Company 3690 Forest Park Ave (314) 531-5600
Vito’s Sicilian Pizzeria 3515 Lindell Boulevard (314) 534-8486
Local Attractions "The Arch" St. Louis Gateway Arch - The massive shiny structure welcomes you to the city, reminds you of St. Louis' status as the "Gateway to the West" and invites you to see the view from the top. If you only have time to visit one attraction, do the Arch. Hint: Get your tram tickets in advance; they tend to sell out early in the day. Anheuser-Busch Brewery - Tour the historic building where Adolphus Busch manufactured the "King of Beers." Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis - The "New Cathedral" is about a mile from the Saint Louis University campus and contains the largest collection of mosaics in the world, some 83,000 square feet of encrusted domes, ceilings, arches and walls. Take a tour or attend Mass. Citygarden - One of St. Louis' newest landmarks is Citygarden, a two-block oasis in the shadows of downtown's high-rises. Walk amid lush landscaping and world-class modern sculpture, get your feet wet in the "spray plaza" or people-watch from the glass-walled gourmet café. City Museum - Don't let the name fool you - this isn't your typical museum. The City Museum is a wonderland for "big kids," with seven-story slides, dizzying jungle gyms and maze-like caverns, most constructed from the city's reclaimed building materials: old bricks, salvaged metal and even abandoned planes! Forest Park - These beautiful 1,371 acres house the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis History Museum, the St. Louis Science Center, The Muny Amphitheater and the Jewel Box greenhouse - not to mention a golf course, tennis courts, a skating rink, and trails for biking, rollerblading and more. Grand Center - Just steps away from Saint Louis University, the Grand Center arts district of St. Louis is home to an array of theaters, museums, restaurants and more. Watch a touring Broadway musical, listen to the world-class St. Louis Symphony Orchestra or enjoy a contemporary art exhibit. Mississippi Riverfront - A touristy area where you can bike, dine, shop, take a riverboat cruise down the Mississippi River, and visit the Museum of Westward Expansion or the Laclede's Landing Wax Museum. Missouri Botanical Gardens - The 79 acres of the Missouri Botanical Gardens provide wonderful opportunities for leisurely strolls through rose gardens, the Japanese Garden and more. Old Courthouse - The Greek Revival-style courthouse now serves as the home to historic exhibits and the film, The Gateway to the West. The Courthouse is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Great neighborhoods for dining, shopping and people-watching include The Hill, the Central West End, the University City Loop (where you'll find the St. Louis Walk of Fame), and the historic Soulard neighborhood - home to the country's second largest Mardi Gras celebration and an open-air farmer's market.
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Wool Ballrooms: 170-171, 172 Exhibition Hall
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Second Floor (Main Level) Registration Area BSC Meeting Rooms: 251A-B, 253A-D, 253B-C Information Desk 253B-C 253A-D 251A-B Info Desk
Book Store
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Third Floor 351-352
Community Rebuilding Workshop BSC Meeting Rooms 351-352
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Dining Option
Registration Area 8
Thursday, November 14 7:00 am
Registration & Information Table Open
Lobby
7:30 am
Breakfast
Wool Ballroom 170-171
8:00 am
Welcome & Introduction
Wool Ballroom 170-171
8:30 am
Plenary Panel: Rebuilding Cities & Neighborhoods
Wool Ballroom 170-171
10:00 am
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Wool Ballroom 172
10:50 am
Transition Time
11:00 am
Breakout - Concurrent Sessions Wool Ballroom 173
BSC 251 A-B
Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) Program
Your Next Disaster: Getting Ready for Recovery
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Short and Long Term USGBC's Role in Considerations for Sustainable Sustainable Disaster Recovery Disaster Response
12:00 pm
Transition Time
12:15 pm
Lunch Showcase Presentation: The Mississippi River – Local Resource Global Impact: Sustainable Disaster Preparedness on a Macro Scale
Wool Ballroom 170-171
1:15 pm
Transition Time Plenary Panel: The Role of Government in Sustainable Disaster Wool Ballroom 170-171 1:30 pm Recovery 3:00 pm Transition Time 3:15 pm
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Breakout - Concurrent Sessions BSC 251 A-B
BSC 253 A-D
Wool Ballroom 173
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Business Preparedness & Recovery 101
Students Design for Disaster and Sustainability: The Monarch Eco Home
Earthquake Hazards in the Central U.S.: What Keeps Geologists Awake at Night
Resilient Building
4:15 pm
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Wool Ballroom 172
4:45 pm
Keynote Address: Integrating Sustainable Rebuilding into Community Disaster Planning
Wool Ballroom 170-171
5:45 pm
Networking Reception in Exhibit Room
Wool Ballroom 172
Friday, November 15 7:00 am
Registration & Information Table Open
Lobby
8:00 am
Breakfast
Wool Ballroom 170-171
8:30 am
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
9:00 am
Keynote Address: Personal and Community Resilience
Wool Ballroom 170-171
10:00 am
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Wool Ballroom 172
10:30 am
Plenary Panel: Grassroots Disaster Recovery: Harnessing Community Capacity
Wool Ballroom 170-171
12:00 pm
Lunch
Wool Ballroom 170-171
1:00 pm
Transition Time Breakout - Concurrent Sessions
1:10 pm
2:10 pm
BSC 251 A-B
Wool Ballroom 173
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The Use of Social Media for Disaster Recovery
Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook
Planning & Financing Recovery Projects
Sustainable Recovery from Fires and Floods: A Model Grassroots Approach
Sustainable Disaster Recovery Closing Roundtable
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Attendees listen to speakers during the 2012 Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Thursday, November 14 7:00 am
Registration & Information Table Open
7:30 am
Breakfast Sponsored by Ameren
8:00 am
Welcome & Introduction David Webb, John Woolschlager & Daniel Wallach
8:30 am
Plenary Panel
Rebuilding Cities & Neighborhoods This session brings together representatives of three communities recently impacted by natural disaster: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma following the tornado outbreak in May of this year; Breezy Point, New York which is recovering from Hurricane Sandy in October 2012; and West Liberty, Kentucky which is rebuilding after being hit by an EF-3 tornado in March of 2012. Our panelists will share their experiences, successes, and lessons learned related to promoting the integration of sustainability into the recovery process. David Greenwell - Councilman, Oklahoma City Ward 5 Ashley Fallon - Program Coordinator, Breezy Point Green Committee Bobby Clark - Director of Business Development, Midwest Clean Energy Enterprise Daniel Wallach (moderator) - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Greensburg GreenTown & GreenTown Joplin
10:00 am
Networking Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by Trigen & US Bank
10:50 am
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Transition Time
11:00 am I.
Breakout - Concurrent Sessions
Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) Program
Since 1967, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has employed R/UDATs to help more than 140 communities nationwide to become more livable. They have addressed a wide variety of community issues, including urban growth and land use, inner-city neighborhoods, downtowns, environmental issues, waterfront development, commercial revitalization, and disaster recovery. This session will cover recent R/UDAT’s for the City of Birmingham, Alabama rebuilding after an EF-4 tornado and for Rockaway Beach, NYC to assist the community with rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy. Joel Mills - Director of Communities by Design, American Institute of Architects Erin Simmons - Director of Design Assistance, American Institute of Architects
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Your Next Disaster: Getting Ready for Recovery
What is the future of disaster recovery planning in the U.S.? For the last three years, the American Planning Association's Hazards Planning Research Center has been working with FEMA to develop the "Next Generation" report on these questions. In this one-hour seminar, James C. Schwab, AICP, manager of the Center, will introduce participants to the forthcoming report that APA is now completing, as well as introduce the web-based resources APA has created to supplement and enhance the report. Subtopics include the relationship of resilience to recovery planning, a typology of recovery plans, the current structure of federal assistance, and the goals, process, and implementation challenges of planning for long-term community recovery after disasters. Jim Schwab - Senior Research Associate and Manager, American Planning Association Hazards Planning Research Center
III. Short and Long Term Considerations for Sustainable Disaster Recovery Faculty from the Emergency Management Department at Western Illinois University will present information about how to put sustainable principles into action during recovery, both short-term and long-term. They will discuss why it is imperative that introducing innovative, sustainable rebuilding principles needs to be considered as early as possible in the recovery process. Looking at the experience offered by the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas – a community destroyed by an EF-5 tornado in 2007 and rebuilt as a model green community - provides us with a long-term view of what can actually be accomplished by disaster stricken communities. The session will highlight both opportunities for advancing best practices and also describe threats which may hinder the implementation of sustainable disaster recovery. Jack Rozdilsky - Asst. Professor, Emergency Management Program at Western Illinois University Heriberto Urby - Asst. Professor, Emergency Management, Dept. of Health Sciences at Western Illinois University
IV. USGBC's Role in Sustainable Disaster Response The U.S. Green Building Council Today is 77 chapters, 13,000 member organizations and 188,000 LEED professionals sharing a vision of a sustainable built environment for all within the next generation. Additionally, the USGBC community has been involved in sustainable disaster recovery across the country and internationally. Recently, community resiliency was added to USGBC's list of policy priorities, shifting the conversation to readiness and to sustainable recovery. In this session, you'll hear from panelists about recovery and resiliency responses to Hurricanes Katrina & Sandy, and the earthquake in Haiti. Emily Andrews - Executive Director, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter John Aliberti - Engineered Solutions & USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Technical Committee Mary Ann Lazarus - AIA Resident Fellow and HOK Sustainable Design Leader
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12:00 pm
Transition Time
12:15 pm
Lunch Showcase Presentation
The Mississippi River - Local Resource, Global Impact: Evaluating and Implementing Sustainable Disaster Preparedness on a Macro Scale The Mississippi River is home to almost a half trillion dollars of gross municipal product made possible by a global economy and supported by the River's link to global trade. 45 percent of U.S. agricultural products are sustained by the Mississippi River creating America's only trade surplus. The southern stem of the Mississippi alone generated $164 billion in revenue during 2011 supporting over half a million jobs. The ecological service of draining 31 U.S. contiguous states is estimated to have a value well into the billions of dollars. Thus, sustainable disaster preparedness is not just about protecting against local loss, but mitigating global and national economic fall-out. The actual practice of disaster preparedness can become an economic engine unto itself - this presentation will discuss how. Colin Wellenkamp - Director, Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative
1:15 pm
Transition Time
1:30 pm
Plenary Panel
The Role of Government in Sustainable Disaster Recovery Join HUD, FEMA and DOE-NREL for presentations and discussion relating to lessons learned in sustainable disaster recovery efforts. This session will focus on recovery efforts after the tornado in Greensburg, and hurricanes in New Orleans (Katrina), New York and New Jersey (Sandy). Steve Eggleston - Region VII Disaster Coordinator, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Eliza Hotchkiss - Analyst, The National Renewable Energy Laboratory Matt Campbell - Community Planning and Capacity Building RSF FEMA, Recovery Directorate Steve Castaner (moderator) - Long-term Community Recovery Expert & Economic Development Planner and Manager
3:00 pm
Transition Time
Construction workers pour the foundation for a new LEED Platinum community building in Greensburg, KS.
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3:15 pm I.
Breakout - Concurrent Sessions Business Preparedness & Recovery 101
This session will consist of a panel discussion comprised of three disaster recovery professionals, led by a moderator, who will discuss business recovery 'lessons learned' and 'best practices' gained from numerous recent natural-disasters (Katrina through Sandy) and man-made (the BP Oil Spill event). Business recovery strategies will focus on the three vital elements of sustainability: Environmental, Financial and Cultural. Chuck Banks - Senior Manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services Gerald McSwiggan - Senior Manager, Disaster Assistance & Recovery, U.S. Chamber of Commerce David M. Hall - Section Manager for Innovation and Small Business Solutions, State Farm Companies
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Students Design for Disaster and Sustainability: The Monarch Eco Home
On May 22, 2011 an EF-5 tornado ripped a path of destruction 他 of a mile wide and 13 miles long in Joplin, Missouri and adjoining communities. In the wake of the aftermath Joplin experienced the loss of 161 lives and the destruction of over 7,500 housing units and 550 businesses. In the spring semester of 2013, GreenTown Joplin, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping Joplin recover as sustainably as possible, and serving as a model for other communities, asked architecture students from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri to develop a conceptual design for an educational, disaster resistant, sustainable demonstration house -the Monarch Eco Home. This session will discuss the research and discoveries made by the students in disaster resistant and sustainable technologies, the methodologies used, and the learning outcomes of the course. Traci Sooter - Director, Design/Build Program, Hammons School of Architecture, Drury University
III. Earthquake Hazards in the Central U.S.: What Keeps Geologists Awake at Night This session covers regional earthquake history. The discussion centers around what happened here in the past and what are the expected impacts to the St. Louis region and central US from future large earthquakes. The session will further explore how to mitigate earthquake risks, especially to business and industry, which includes site selection, building codes (minimum standards), performance-based design (exceeding basic code requirements), planning for an earthquake, and what new resources available, such as maps from the St. Louis Area Earthquake Hazards Mapping Project. Phyllis Steckel - Consultant, Earthquake Insight Rob Williams - Central & Eastern U.S. Earthquake Program Coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey
IV. Resilient Building In this session we will explore various wall system approaches used to optimize resistance to severe storm damage, fire, and earthquakes. Donn Thompson - Director, Market Strategy and Positioning, Portland Cement Association George Van Hoesen - Partner, Global Green Building, LLC Stephan Johannesmeyer - President, Thermocore of Missouri Panel Systems Daniel Wallach (moderator) - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Greensburg GreenTown and GreenTown Joplin
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4:15 pm
Networking Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by Trigen & US Bank
4:45 pm
Keynote Address
Integrating Sustainable Rebuilding Into Community Disaster Planning Leadership before, during, and after disasters is critical for recovery. During times of crisis, solid, clear, and decisive leadership can make the difference between a successful or not-so-successful outcome. Steve Hewitt - City Manager, Clinton, Oklahoma and Former City Administrator, Greensburg, Kansas
5:45 pm
Networking Reception in Exhibit Room
Residents of Birmingham, Alabama gather to discuss their vision for rebuilding after disaster
Friday, November 15 7:00 am
Registration & Information Table Open
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:30 am
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
9:00 am
Keynote Address
Personal and Community Resilience This presentation will offer research and practice-informed guidance to assist community members retain and regain resilience in post-disaster environments. Individuals, families, organizations and communities have similar psychosocial needs that can be addressed within a plan for sustainable disaster recovery. A model based on the 3-C's of Resilience redirects disaster response and recovery efforts from methods that foster dependence and disempowerment to processes that encourage empowered, resilient community networks. Lisa LaDue - Assistant Director of Field Education, School of Social Work, Colorado State University
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10:00 am
Networking Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by Trigen & US Bank
10:30 am
Plenary Panel
Grassroots Disaster Recovery: Harnessing Community Capacity This session will discuss grassroots techniques to enhance community resilience by harnessing community capacity to drive the development of a sustainable, whole community, survivor-centered approach to disaster recovery. Presenters will discuss practical application of organizational strategies for the development of COADs (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) and LTRCs (Long Term Recovery Committees) as well as the value of Disaster Case Management. Monica McFee - Community Liaison, Long Term Recovery Committee United Way of Greater St. Louis John Pyron - Director, Missouri Disaster Case Management Program at Lutheran Family Children's Services Aren S. Koenig - Emergency Human Services Planner, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency Kobi Gillespie - Chief Resilience Services Officer, American Red Cross Southern Missouri Region Mark Diedrich - LTRC Co-Chair, Emergency Mgmt. Specialist II, St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Mgmt.
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Transition Time
1:10 pm
Breakout - Concurrent Sessions
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The Use of Social Media for Disaster Recovery
Social media properly used has proved to greatly facilitate disaster recovery and therefore the sustainability of affected communities. Rebecca and Genevieve Williams will moderate a presentation and group discussion sharing lessons learned using social media for disaster recovery primarily focusing on Joplin and their work with Joplin Tornado Info and their subsequent guide "The Use of Social Media for Disaster Recovery" published by University of Missouri-Extension as well as their social media disaster recovery work with floods, hurricanes and wildfires. Genevieve Williams - Founder, Joplin Tornado Info Rebecca Williams - Manager, Joplin Tornado Info
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Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook
The Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook is a publication and digital project of Greensburg GreenTown and Association for Sustainability. The authors have taken what they've learned the past six years working with communities throughout the country, post-disaster, and put the information into a format that will make it easier for people recovering from the shock of loss to come back stronger, healthier, and with a vision of what is possible. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for disaster recovery in the US with a focus on integrating sustainability into all aspects of post-disaster response. Join this panel as they discuss the various elements of the project, its distribution strategy, and the metrics established to determine success of the project. Daniel Wallach - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Greensburg GreenTown and GreenTown Joplin Joah Bussert - Project Director, Association For Sustainability Jason Culbertson - Project Manager, Greensburg GreenTown Jay Liebenguth - Chief Strategist, Fresh Media Lab
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1:10 pm
Breakout - Concurrent Sessions Cont’d
III. Planning & Financing Recovery Projects How can your community plan for rebuilding before a disaster happens? After the initial disaster recovery efforts are completed, what is your plan for financing and coordinating the rebuilding of your community? How do you leverage federal, state, local, and philanthropic funding sources to rebuild neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure in a sustainable and green fashion? Our panelists will share their personal experiences working on the planning and financing of rebuilding the communities of New Orleans, Joplin, and Greensburg, Kansas and highlighting and comparing lessons learned in each community. Andy Struckhoff - Associate Director, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. Andrew Murray - Project Manager, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. Lindsey Evans - Architect, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc.
IV. Sustainable Recovery from Fires and Floods: A Model Grassroots Approach Representatives from NoCo Rebuilding Network, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, will present their unique, well-thought-out approach to sustainable disaster recovery, a model that could be replicated by other communities. They offer a wide range of services, including direct grants and volunteer assistance, and they developed a Code of Conduct for builders and contractors who come in to help with the rebuilding. This session will offer a lot of helpful, practical advice based on their experience recovering from wildfires and flooding. Phil Benstein - President & Co-Founder, NoCo Rebuilding Network Josh Mooradian - Carpenter
Drury University Students present their design for a sustainable demonstration home in Joplin, Missouri.
2:10 pm
Sustainable Disaster Recovery Roundtable
Facilitated by several of the conference speakers and sustainable disaster recovery experts, this closing session will be a unique opportunity for dialogue between folks from disaster-stricken communities and those who work for entities that assist. We expect great synergy as a result of this time together. Our experienced, knowledgeable facilitators will be on hand to answer questions, share experiences from other communities, brainstorm strategies specific to an area's needs, and help people gain a better understanding of how they can best incorporate sustainable principles into their rebuilding process back home.
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S p e a k e r Biographies
John Aliberti - Engineered Solutions & USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Technical Committee John has over forty years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. As a practicing engineer, his design experience includes alternative energy systems and energy recovery systems. John chaired the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter's Technical Committee for 2+ years and continues to serve on its Leadership Circle. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine and is a registered professional engineer in four states. John is a Fellow at the Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability, has participated in ASHRAE, the Association of Energy Engineers, and Association of Military Engineers and taught graduate classes in sustainability as adjunct faculty at Washington University.
Emily Andrews - Executive Director, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Emily joined the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter as its first full-time staff person in January 2006. Previously, she managed the St. Louis Community Air Project for the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO), an EPA-funded project to promote healthier air quality in the community. She has worked for non-profits her entire career, including a community gardening organization in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Emily has a Bachelor's in Anthropology with a concentration in Latin American Studies from Grinnell College in Iowa. She is currently the Vice Chair of the Forest Park Advisory Board.
Chuck Banks - Senior Manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services Chucks has deep experience in establishing community development and small business financing opportunities and entrepreneurial support programs, utilizing public and private financing options. Previously, Banks led the federal government's economic and community development financing programs for USDA Rural Development in Kansas through a major expansion of business loan and incentive grant obligations. Banks' professional work has drawn upon his extensive economic development expertise, with a special focus in addressing the needs of distressed economic areas and emerging regional opportunities. Banks' experience has been sought out by two U.S. Administrations, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, FEMA and the Department of Defense.
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Phil Benstein - Director and Co-Founder, NoCo Rebuilding Network Helping communities recover from a disaster one house at time has become a passion for Phil. How we can provide hope, create pathways for resiliency, and engage our local talent to drive a sustainable recovery are essential questions that Phil and the team at NCRN try to answer. After taking a Permaculture Design Course and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Phil became convinced that Permaculture's 12 design principles could be applied to disaster recovery. The organization has grown rapidly over the last 3 years due in large part to multiple local disasters, each increasing in severity, putting the core tenets to test - Phil is happy to report the experiment is working. Previous to the NoCo Rebuilding Network, Phil worked for over 20 years helping start and grow New Belgium Brewing, a company known for environmental and social innovation.
Joah Bussert - Project Director, Association for Sustainability Joah began working with Greensburg GreenTown in the fall of 2009 as an AmeriCorps fellow. After living and working in Greensburg, KS for 2 years, he moved to Denver, CO to help co-found the Association of Sustainability and to continue coordinating projects related to sustainable disaster recovery in both Greensburg and Joplin, MO. He has a Bachelors of Architecture from Iowa State University and a never ending desire to learn new, green technologies, especially relating to the built environment. Joah’s passion for sustainable building stems from his parents’ world view that all people have a responsibility to care for the Earth. This responsibility extends from how we design and construct our physical environment to the simplest actions in how we live our daily lives.
Matt Campbell - Community Planning and Capacity Building RSF FEMA, Recovery Directorate Matt Campbell is the National Coordinator for the Community Planning and Capacity Building Recovery Support Function and the Chief of the Capacity Building Branch within FEMA's Recovery Directorate. Matt has over 15 years of FEMA experience working in various capacities helping communities recover from disasters, build hazard mitigation capability, and integrate sustainability, taking natural and cultural resource considerations into disaster management. He served as the co-chair for the White House Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group's focus group on State and Local Capacity, Planning and Technical Assistance. He has served in a leadership capacity for mitigation and recovery in many major disaster events, such as the 1993 Midwest Floods; and Hurricanes Marilyn, Floyd and Ike; and the long term recovery planning for Greensburg, Kansas; the 2008 Iowa Floods; and the 2009 Tennessee floods.
Steve Castaner - Long-term Community Recovery Expert and Economic Development Planner and Manager Steven Castaner has been involved in community long-term recovery assistance with nearly 50 communities and counties over the past eight (8) years including Greensburg, KS (2007); Iowa and Missouri Floods (2008); Florida Hurricanes (2004); and Louisiana Hurricanes (2005). With a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia and over 15 years of experience as an economic development director, city administrator and planning director, Mr. Castaner uses a variety of strategies and methodologies to encourage comprehensive recovery solutions that incorporate sustainability and resilience.
Bobby Clark - Director of Business Development, Midwest Clean Energy Enterprise Bobby is co-founder of Midwest Clean Energy Enterprise, committed to developing national and international relationships with venture firms, experts and investors to develop our clean energy market potential. Bobby is founder of Sustainable Business Ventures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides training to low-income youth and difficult-to-employ adults, including inmates and ex-offenders. Bobby served as a small business advocate and in leadership roles at the national, state and local levels, including the 1995 White House Conference on Small Business. He was one of 50 small business owners to be appointed to the Regional Regulatory Fairness Board and served as chair and later vice-chair of Region IV. He also served on the SBA National Advisory Council.
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Jason Culbertson - Project Manager, Greensburg GreenTown Jason grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and studied at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he received his Masters of Architecture in May of 2012. Jason's interest in sustainability comes from his schooling and desire to design a more responsible built environment. He is inspired by Greensburg's effort to establish a model city for sustainable building practices and is blessed to be a part of the GreenTown organization. Jason believes a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous future is linked to sustainable living. He thinks that building sustainably should be ingrained into our practice and no longer thought of as just a "design concept." During Jason's free time he enjoys riding his bike, playing video games, watching movies, and sketching.
Mark Diedrich - Emergency Management Specialist II, St Louis County Office of Emergency Management Mark has been with the St. Louis County Police Department since 1992. Since 1998, Mark has been involved in several planned events including the 1999 Papal visit, and the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates in 2000, 2004 and 2008. Disaster response/recovery operations include a power outage in July 2006 and snow/ice storms of 2006, 2007 and 2013. As the St. Louis County Logistics Section Chief, Mark procures disaster response resources; coordinates the St. Louis County Local Emergency Preparedness Committee; is a member of the Missouri Incident Management Team; and co-chairs the St. Louis Area Long Term Recovery Committee. A certified instructor of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Mark conducts FEMA training throughout Missouri and Iowa for citizens and first responders.
Steve Eggleston - Region VII Disaster Coordinator, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Region Seven Mr. Eggleston is the Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Des Moines, Iowa Field Office. He also serves as the HUD Region VII Disaster Coordinator (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas). Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Eggleston served on the staff of the HUD Region VIII Regional Administrator as well as Disaster Coordinator for six states. During his tenure in Denver, Colorado, he was detailed to Florida and Louisiana for disaster activities and served on the Long Term Recovery Committee in Weld County, Colorado following tornadoes. He also served as the HUD Director of Operations in the FEMA Joint Field Office immediately following Super Storm Sandy.
Lindsey Evans - Architectural Designer and Sustainability Coordinator, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. Lindsey Evans, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C strives to encourage collaborative problem solving throughout design and construction in order to cultivate project specific, sustainable solutions. Graduating with a Master of Architecture from the University of Kansas, Lindsey completed Studio 804, an award winning not-for-profit design build program. The studio's project, the 5.4.7 Arts Center, was the first community building constructed for the City of Greensburg, Kansas after the EF-5 tornado and was certified as the first LEED Platinum building in the State of Kansas. After working in a public sector architecture firm in NYC, Lindsey returned to her hometown to contribute her comprehensive professional skills towards creating socially responsible attractions and destinations focused on positive guest experiences.
Ashley Fallon - Program Coordinator, Breezy Point Green Committee Ashley is a native of Breezy Point, New York and an active member of the Breezy Point Green Committee. After Hurricane Sandy she was accepted to attend the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative University. At this prestigious conference, she shared her vision for the sustainable future of coastal communities, and connected with other young changemakers from around the globe. In July 2013, she helped organize the town's first ever "Green Expo," featuring Daniel Wallach of Greensburg GreenTown. Following the one-day event, Ashley helped organize 8 weeks of free sustainability workshops for residents. She is currently working on multiple projects with the Green Committee, while pursuing an MS in Environmental Policy at The New School in New York City. Ashley also works in marketing for Yelp, Inc.
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Kobi Gillespie - Regional Preparedness & Recovery Officer, American Red Cross Southern Missouri Region Kobi Gillespie has been with the American Red Cross for 10 years in a variety of capacities including chapter management. Currently, Kobi leads the Southern Missouri chapter's workforce in community preparedness and long term recovery. The resilience team partners with communities across a 40-county region in advance of disaster, ensuring broader preparedness and more rapid recovery. Kobi serves on the statewide Disaster Case Management Work Group and is recognized for convening community groups and facilitating consensus in issue resolution. Kobi's recent experience includes Joplin tornado recovery efforts and Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. Kobi resides in Springfield, Missouri where she is pursuing her MS in Administrative Studies from Missouri State University.
David Greenwell - Councilman, Oklahoma City Ward 5, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma David is a lifelong resident of Oklahoma City and was elected to the City Council in March 2011. David has over 35 years of experience in public accounting providing services to public and privately-owned businesses throughout Oklahoma. David received a B.S. degree in accounting from Oklahoma City University and an M.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. As a member of the Oklahoma City Council, David currently serves on the Social Services, Audit, and Judiciary Committees as well as a trustee of the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority, the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority, and the Oklahoma City Airport Trust. He is also a member of the Mayor's Severe Weather Safety Task Force, which was created after this spring's EF-5 tornado. This is the second EF-5 tornado whose path went through South Oklahoma City, in addition to several less severe tornadoes which have followed similar paths during the past fifteen years.
David Hall - Section Manager for Innovation and Small Business Solutions, State Farm Companies David is the Chair of the Disaster Resistant Business Council - a public/private partnership that includes Tulsa Partners, State Farm Insurance, the Institute for Business and Home Safety, TRC, Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce, Titan Private Security Vault, and the Tulsa Health Department, designed to raise Business Continuity Planning awareness and participation. The Disaster Resistant Business Council has also partnered with the Broken Arrow, Bixby, Yukon, and Choctaw Chambers of Commerce, the Oklahoma Center for Chamber Executives and the Southern Conference for Chamber Executives, the Tulsa Area United Way, the Tulsa Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Save the Children to co-Sponsor Business Continuity Educational and Planning efforts.
Steve Hewitt - City Manager, Clinton, Oklahoma and Former City Administrator, Greensburg, Kansas Steve Hewitt is the City Manager of Clinton, OK, and formerly the City Administrator for Greensburg, Kansas. He was chosen as Governing Magazine's 2009 Public Official of the Year, and City and County Magazine's 2008 Municipal Leader of the Year, for his leadership to rebuild his community "green". May 4, 2007, Greensburg was destroyed by one of the largest tornadoes in U.S. history (EF-5, 2 miles wide), leaving 95% of the town destroyed. He has managed more than 80 different projects, totaling over $100 million. He is an advocate for planning "smart/sustainable" communities.
Eliza Hotchkiss - Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Eliza is a research analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where she is part of the Energy Analysis Decision Support team. She provides technical assistance to agencies regarding energy efficiency in buildings, greenhouse gas reporting, and mitigation. In 2013 she spent most of her time supporting FEMA with recovery in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy and in Alaska after flooding on the Yukon. Recovery efforts incorporate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability measures. Before NREL, she worked in England as a building energy and environmental auditor, analyzing policy for the European Union and creating greenhouse gas mitigation strategies. She received a Master of Science in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings from the Oxford School of Architecture in Oxford, England and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography-Geology from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Stephan Johannesmeyer - President, Thermocore of Missouri Panel Systems Stephan has a degree in economics and has been a self-employed contractor in the building industry most of his life. He constructed his first SIP home in 1981 and has been promoting the product ever sense. He also worked for several years as a building trades instructor. While teaching he enjoyed the task of broadening young minds on traditional building techniques as well as on the newer more energy efficient ways of building. In 2002 he left his teaching position to start up a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) company called Thermocore of Missouri. His company has produced panels for hundreds of energy efficient homes and commercial building including one that he is most proud of, the Kiowa County K-12 School building located in Greensburg, Kansas.
Aren Koenig - Emergency Human Services Planner, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency In 2012, Ms. Koenig earned her Bachelor's of Health Science degree with an emphasis in public health from the University of Missouri. Continuing her education, she is currently working to complete her Masters of Public Health, complemented by graduate certificates in grantsmanship and community development. Aren is actively involved in several committees of The Governor's Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery and Missouri Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. In this capacity, Ms. Koenig works with federal, state and community partners to increase coordination, collaboration, cooperation, and communication during all phases of emergency management. With extensive knowledge in planning for the needs of individuals with access and functional needs, donations management, volunteer coordination, and COAD development, Koenig has a passion for building community partnerships.
Lisa LaDue - Assistant Director of Field Education, School of Social Work, Colorado State University For over 30 years Lisa has worked to help people recover from traumatic events. In her role as mental health professional, she has been on the ground in areas around the world that have been hit by disaster, most notably after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, Hurricane Katrina, and the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. She is a national expert in responding to locales that have suffered extreme loss of life, and is a co-founder of the National Mass Fatalities Institute. Lisa has provided mass fatalities curriculum, training and consultation for more than 20 major jurisdictions across the U.S., focusing on incorporating practices to reduce human suffering and increase personal, family and community resilience. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Director of Social Work Field Education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. And, she is a volunteer fire fighter who responds to wildfires as part of the job.
Mary Ann Lazarus - AIA Resident Fellow and HOK Sustainable Design Leader Mary Ann is a founder of the sustainable design initiative at HOK, a global design firm whose pioneering green leadership has helped propel sustainability from a fringe activity to a significant mainstream movement shaping the future of architecture. She is currently on leave from HOK to serve as the Resident Fellow for AIA National on Sustainability and Design for Health. She is also on the Advisory Board of the Resilient Design Institute. Mary Ann's career has focused on accelerating the profession's ability to create significant green buildings and communities in every building type and region. Her devotion to sustainability has extended outside her firm through her role as an author, lecturer, community advocate and volunteer at the local and national level. Mary Ann served as Program Committee Chair for Greenbuild, the USGBC International annual conference for 5 years. During that time, she also helped lead the USGBC response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that resulted in the publication of The New Orleans Principles.
Jay Liebenguth - Chief Strategist, Fresh Media Lab Jay Liebenguth is a business journalist focused on gaining insights from talking with business leaders and sharing their stories with his audience. Marketer, storyteller and conversationalist, he produces and hosts radio shows and facilitates other content creation and distribution to introduce you to some of the rising stars in the community and to expose you to new and proven concepts. He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and grew up in the St. Louis area.
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Monica McFee - Community Liaison, Long Term Recovery Committee United Way of Greater St. Louis When torrential rains overloaded the River Des Peres in 2009, hundreds of homes were flooded. Direct service agencies went into emergency response mode. Everyday citizens answered calls for community support and volunteer case management. Monica was among them. Three years and several natural disasters later, Monica transitioned from volunteer to Community Liaison. The St. Louis Regional Long Term Recovery Committee is "...comprised of non-profit and faith-based organizations along with local, state, and federal agencies working to assist survivors of disasters with accessing community resources ... to resolve cases with unmet, disaster-related long-term recovery needs." Monica's disaster related experience includes: 2013 spring storms; 2011 tornado/St. Louis County; 2010 tornado/City of St. Louis; spring 2009: University City/Creve Coeur flood; 2008 and 1997-98: STL City, SEMA, FEMA Disaster/Pandemic Emergency Preparedness.
Gerald McSwiggan - Senior Mgr, Disaster Assistance and Recovery Program, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Gerald oversees the Business Civic Leadership Center’s (BCLC) disaster assistance and recovery capabilities. Under his leadership, BCLC's disaster portfolio provides best-practice recovery information for businesses and communities, as well as critical on-the-ground support during times of disasters. He organizes BCLC's Disaster Corporate Aid Tracker and the popular cross-sector disaster events, leads on-the-ground recovery delegations, and creates information exchanges so lessons learned from previous disasters are remembered. Gerald has managed BCLC's response to disasters including the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, multiple hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Ocean coastal regions, flooding in Pakistan and parts of the U.S., tornadoes and wildfires in the U.S., and more. He also directs the activities of BCLC's National Disaster Help Desk for Business made possible by the Office Depot Foundation and staffed by disaster expert Ines Pearce. Gerald and BCLC's business preparedness and recovery expertise has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Fox Business, and more.
Joel Mills - Director of Center for Communities by Design, American Institute of Architects Joel is Director of the AIA's Center for Communities by Design. The Center is a leading provider of pro bono technical assistance and participatory planning for community sustainability. Through its design assistance programs, the Center has worked in over 200 communities across 47 states. Joel's 18-year career has been focused on strengthening civic capacity and civic institutions around the world. This work has helped millions of people participate in democratic processes, visioning efforts, and community planning initiatives. In the U.S., Joel has worked with dozens of communities in over 25 states, leading participatory initiatives and collaborative processes that have facilitated public-private partnerships and led to hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment. His work has been featured on ABC World News Tonight, Nightline, CNN, Smart City Radio, The National Civic Review, Ecostructure Magazine, The Washington Post, and dozens of other media sources.
Andrew Murray - Project Manager, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. Andrew Z. Murray, AICP, LEED GA assists communities and projects with particularly complex and challenging issues, requiring innovative and collaborative strategies to bring redevelopment and revitalization. His projects have encompassed transit-oriented developments, brownfield issues, historic preservation, and both urban and suburban redevelopment contexts. His experience includes authoring neighborhood, regional, redevelopment, transportation, and bicycle / pedestrian plans. Andrew's range of interdisciplinary experience has given him the opportunity to draft model policies and best practice guides for sustainable development, community engagement, and redevelopment in rural communities, small towns, and urban settings. Recent experience has included the Redevelopment Plan for Joplin, which was personally fulfilling to him, given the fact that his parents' home was completely destroyed by the May 2011 Tornado.
John Pyron - Director, Disaster Services Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri John Pyron currently serves as the Director of Disaster Services for Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri (LFCS). He recently led LFCS's efforts as the management agency for one of the first non-pilot FEMA-funded Disaster Case Management Programs (DCMP) in the nation and helped develop a national DCMP program manager work group to share best practices. He also serves as the Co-Chair for the statewide Missouri Disaster Case Management Work Group, is one of two Missouri Disaster Case Management trainers, and is a recognized leader in Community Organizations Active in Disaster and Long-Term Recovery Committee development. Pyron has been active in response and recovery efforts in nine states and has experience in disaster reconstruction, volunteer coordination, case management, and community capacity building. He resides in St. Louis with his wife, Katie and dog, Scout.
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Jim Schwab - Sr. Research Assoc. & Mgr, American Planning Association Hazards Planning Research Center Mr. Schwab is the project manager for "Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery: Next Generation," an ambitious three-year effort funded by FEMA to completely rewrite Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment (1998), which APA produced under a cooperative agreement with FEMA. This new effort includes substantial multimedia web tools including a Recovery News blog. Mr. Schwab was also project manager and general editor for the FEMA-funded APA Planning Advisory Report, Hazard Mitigation: Integrating Best Practices into Planning, released in May 2010. He is the general editor and project manager for Planning for Drought, a forthcoming report produced with the University of Nebraska's National Drought Mitigation Center. He is also involved in a project providing training and online resources to communities affected by Great Lakes coastal hazards.
Jack Rozdilsky - Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Emergency Management Program at Western Illinois University Dr. Rozdilsky's research and teaching and research interest are in the area of all-hazards emergency management. His research focuses on long-term disaster recovery issues, specifically related to sustainable community development after natural disasters. In recent years he has studied how small cities in the Midwest are recovering from disasters, by investigating the aftermath of tornadoes in Greensburg (Kansas), Parkersburg (Iowa), and Harrisburg (Illinois). Prior to joining academia, Dr. Rozdilsky worked in the area of hazard planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Geology from Bradley University; a Masters of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield; and a Doctorate in Resource Development & Urban Studies from Michigan State University.
Erin Simmons - Director of Design Assistance, American Institute of Architects Erin’s primary role at the AIA’s Center for Communities by Design is to provide process expertise, facilitation, and support for the Sustainable Design Assistance Team (SDAT) and Regional and Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT ) programs. In this capacity, she works with AIA components, members, partner organizations and community members to provide technical design assistance to communities across the country. In 2010, the Center was named Organization of the Year by the International Association for Public Participation for its impact on communities and contributions to the field. Erin is a leading practitioner of the design assistance process. Her portfolio includes work in over 65 communities and is a frequent lecturer on the subject of creating livable communities and sustainability.
Traci Sooter - Director, Design/Build Program, Hammons School of Architecture, Drury University Traci Sooter, AIA, LEED AP, holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Construction Management from Washington University, St. Louis, and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Missouri State University. Sooter specializes in Sustainable Design/Build courses serving charities and communities in need. Sooter led teams of students through four projects for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television shows that included the Barnabunk for the Emmy Award winning episode, "Camp Barnabas"; and the Volunteer Tribute in Joplin, MO in the "7 Houses in 7 Days" episode. Sooter has also completed nine other community design/build projects including the first Platinum LEED home for Habitat for Humanity International. She has presented at international and national conferences, published articles in magazines such as Home Power, and is a contributor to William Carpenter's book: Design Build Studio.
Phyllis Steckel - Consultant, Earthquake Insight Phyllis Steckel is a registered geologist and has more than 25 years experience in earthquake hazards and earthquake risks in the central US. She currently is a consultant to the US Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program, and leads much of their outreach efforts in the central US especially for the business, industry and infrastructure audience. She is a former member and chairman of the Missouri Seismic Safety Commission, and has worked with earthquake engineers, geoscientists, and emergency planners in both policy and practice. Phyllis developed and leads Earthquake Insight Field Trips, which are a mobile, immersion-type learning experience for business decision-makers that visits sites related to the geoscience, history, engineering, and response aspects of the central US earthquake issue. She coordinates both the St. Louis and Evansville, Indiana Area Earthquake Hazards Mapping Project for the USGS.
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Andy Struckoff - Associate Director, Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. Andy Struckhoff is a practice leader in economic analysis and public finance at PGAV Planners. Mr. Struckhoff's professional career includes both public and private sector experience and his breadth of experience allows him to engage in projects which require creative public policy and public finance solutions. Combining his knowledge of the needs and desires of both developers and governing entities (and the public at-large), Mr. Struckhoff assists both sides in arriving at mutually beneficial and agreeable solutions for development when public assistance is required. He has also, in the course of this work, assisted communities in developing effective policies and guidelines for using incentives to encourage private development.
Donn Thompson - Director, Market Strategy and Positioning, Portland Cement Association Donn is responsible for coordinating promotion strategies for various targeted markets for concrete products and systems. He oversees the planning of PCA promotion activities to expand the use of cement-based products in the residential, low rise, engineered buildings, paving, and transportation structures markets. Donn conducts presentations nationwide on various aspects of building sustainably with concrete in support of these markets. In addition, he plays an active role in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) having served as a member of the Consensus Committee for the 2012 Update of the National Green Building Standard, and is former president of the NAHB Concrete Home Building Council. Donn is a licensed architect in Illinois, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and an Associate Affiliate Member of the National Association of Homebuilders, (NAHB). He is a US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional and an NAHB Certified Green Professional.
Heriberto Urby - Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Emergency Management, Dept. of Health Sciences, Western Illinois Uni. Dr. Urby's teaching interests include: legal aspects of emergency management, disaster professionalism, comparative strategies in emergency management, and preparedness and response. His research includes Latin American emergency management systems and how to teach public administration principles in the classroom. Dr. Urby is presently helping to train the next generation of effective emergency managers to consider seriously how improvisation, creativity, flexibility, and professionalism may be helpful in their careers. Dr. Urby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government/Pre-Law from the University of Texas at Austin, Masters Degrees in Education and Business Administration from Sul Ross State University, a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration with emphases in emergency management, public policy analysis, and public management from the University of North Texas in Denton.
George Van Hoesen - Partner, Global Green Building, LLC George Van Hoesen has a Masters Degree in Natural and Applied Sciences. His fields of study include community planning, environmental law, systems design, and extensive research in ventilation. Currently, George has a patent pending for an energy efficient ventilation system. When partnered with a heat pump, this system takes advantage of mean ground temperatures to improve heat pump efficiency and ventilation rates. George is dedicated to bringing affordable green consulting to everyone. His goal is to improve the sustainability of the built environment by offering affordable alternatives that everyone can use.
Daniel Wallach - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Greensburg GreenTown and GreenTown Joplin Daniel Wallach is the founder and executive director of Greensburg GreenTown and GreenTown Joplin, two grassroots nonprofits dedicated to helping their communities rebuild after enduring natural disasters. Before working with disaster areas, he was the founding Executive Director of the Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Daniel's passion is connecting people's personal values to environmental well-being.
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Colin Wellenkamp - Director, Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative Colin has extensive experience in representing the interests of public entities in Washington, DC. Advocating for the welfare of some of the Nation's largest cities and non-profit organizations, Colin has spent the last ten years advancing the causes around sustainability, transit growth, water system improvement, sustainable economic development, first responder resources, renewable energy, and private sector partnerships for sustainable projects. Colin brings this experience to the Institute to build a new organization around the cities that reside along the Mississippi River. This new organization will provide the only forum in the nation through which local leaders can advance the matters around river management for the entire 10-state length of the waterway. Colin has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Saint Louis University, a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Sustainable Development Law from George Washington University Law School.
Genevieve Williams - Founder, Joplin Tornado Info Genevieve Williams is a Social Media and Web Marketing Strategist who has worked in marketing and advertising for the past 8 years. She is the creator and Project Manager of Joplin Tornado Info, a Mashable Award Finalist. She is also a Google AdWords Certified Professional. Genevieve is the founder and owner of YNW - Your Net Working, a convergent media marketing agency. She studied Alternative Energy at Crowder College and participated in three DOE Solar Decathlons and the 2008 North American Solar Challenge. Genevieve is currently a journalism student at Missouri State University.
Rebecca Williams - Manager, Joplin Tornado InfoCenter Rebecca Williams is the managing administrator at Joplin Tornado Info, a Facebook community with over 46,000 fans. She is co - author of "The Use of Social Media for Disaster Recovery" a field guide currently in revision. Rebecca is a seventh generation Ozarkian and community activist. She is a 1986 graduate of Missouri Southern State University with an Associate of Science in Nursing. Rebecca has worked as a crisis intervention specialist, psychiatric nurse, home health and labor & delivery nurse. She has experience in radio, television and cable television broadcasting, sales, copywriting, public relations and voice over work. Rebecca is dedicated to promoting disaster recovery social media infrastructure preparedness.
Rob Williams - Central & Eastern U.S. Earthquake Program Coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey Rob has 30 years of experience at the USGS working on studies of earthquake faults and seismic hazard assessment throughout the U.S. During that time he has led numerous subsurface seismic imaging fault studies and published several articles related to earthquake hazard across the U.S. and including the New Madrid seismic zone. Currently he is leading a team made up of researchers from USGS, universities, and private industry to produce detailed earthquake hazard maps of the St. Louis metropolitan area. He's also the USGS Coordinator for the Central and Eastern U.S. Earthquake Program in which he coordinates earthquake research both inside the USGS and that funded by the USGS External Program. Rob is based at the Geologic Hazards Science Center in Golden, CO, and has a B.A. in geology from U.C. Berkeley and a M.S. in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO.
John Woolschlager - Director, Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability In July of 2013, Dr. Woolschlager was appointed as the Director of the Center for Sustainability, a degree-granting center that offers both a master's degree in sustainability and a master's of urban planning and real estate development. Previous to his current appointment, Dr. Woolschlager was the founding Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering that was started at Saint Louis University in the 2009/2010 academic year. Prior to joining Saint Louis University, Dr. Woolschlager was an Associate Professor at Arizona State University and at the University of North Florida. Dr. Woolschlager had been involved in over 3 million-dollars of collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects. His research involves developing computer models of environmental systems to address pollution control, water quality improvement, and sustainability issues.
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Planning Committee Conference Chair David E. Webb
Program Manager Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability
Planning Committee Members Joah Bussert
Project Director Association for Sustainability
Diana B. Carlin
Interim Director Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability
Catherine Hart
Co-Founder, Greensburg GreenTown General Manager, GreenTown Joplin
Daniel Wallach
Executive Director and Co-Founder Greensburg GreenTown & GreenTown Joplin
John Woolschlager
Director Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability
Beth-Anne Yakubu
Director, Saint Louis University Corporate Relations Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability
Jana Schwartz
AmeriCorps Intern Greensburg GreenTown
Partner Organizations Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability Building on the Jesuit tradition of leadership and service, Saint Louis University's Center for Sustainability uses interdisciplinary research, education, and development to advance sustainable approaches to the world's social, economic and environmental challenges. The Center develops partnerships across businesses, government agencies, communities, and academic institutions that steward Earth's resources to help build socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and economically prosperous communities.
Greensburg GreenTown Greensburg GreenTown is a nonprofit organization established to assist the people of Greensburg, Kansas to rebuild the town as a model "green" community following the devastating tornado in May of 2007. The town has made a remarkable comeback, reinventing itself as a showcase for sustainable building and green living now recognized around the world. GreenTown works to make green building and living easily understood, appealing and accessible to all.
GreenTown Joplin GreenTown Joplin is a project of Greensburg GreenTown, the nonprofit organization that helped Greensburg, Kansas rebuild a "green," energy-efficient community after the tornado of May 2007. GreenTown staff have been working in Joplin since August 2011, having assembled an advisory group of sustainability experts from the area who assist residents, business owners, and the City as they recover and rebuild after a devastating tornado hit the community in May of 2011. Image Credits - Cover, Pages 2-3, Joah Bussert. Page 4, Chandra Marsono. Page 10, Joah Bussert. Page 11, John Fielder, used with permission. Page 13, Joah Bussert. Page 15, Erin Simmons, AIA Communities by Design. Page 17, Joah Bussert. Page 19, John Fielder, used with permission. All speaker images courtesy of individual speaker. This program book was designed by Joah Bussert. All rights reserved.
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Powering the Quality of Life Energy powers the quality of life in our homes, schools, hospitals, offices and factories. It delivers comfort and enables progress. Ameren is dedicated to operating in an environmentally responsible manner while keeping electricity and natural gas safe, economical and reliable for all. Ameren is a proud sponsor of the Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference.
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