Andrew Velasquez III

Andrew Velasquez III

Greater Chicago Area
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About

Industry-leading executive with 30 years of demonstrated experience managing large…

Experience

  • IEM Graphic

    IEM

    United States

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    United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Powell, Ohio, United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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Education

  • Naval Postgraduate School Graphic

    Naval Postgraduate School

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    Executive leadership program designed to provide government and industry leaders with the tools and resources needed to think and act strategically in the radiological emergency preparedness arena. The program allows local, state and federal partners the opportunity to explore the complex and unique challenges associated with preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a major incident at a commercial nuclear power plant.

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    Executive leadership program designed to enhance senior leaders' capacity to identify and address complex homeland security challenges.

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    Public sector policy and technology-related issues

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    Strategic management issues for improvements in policing.

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    Activities and Societies: Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc., Criminal Justice Association, Student Body Board of Directors and the Association of Latin American Students.

    Research Methodology and Community-based corrections/Ex-offender re-entry programs.

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Honors & Awards

  • Excellence in Emergency Management Award

    Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA) Board of Directors

    This award is presented by the ISPA Board of Directors to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of Emegency Management and Homeland Security.
    https://www.ilsecuritypros.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3376

  • Hector Jordan Lifetime Achievement Award

    Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Officers Association (HISLEA)

    This award is presented to individual who, throughout his/her career, has continuously lived up to the spirit and values of Hector Jordan, who became known as one of the nation's most respected law enforcement officers. This award recognizes the lifetime efforts which emulate bravery, sacrifice and perseverance, all of which have resulted in the advancement of Hispanics in law enforcement.

    http://hislea.org/hislea-memorial/

  • Illinois State University Hall of Fame Inductee - 2010

    College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)

    Hall of Fame inductees are chosen for outstanding performance and leadership in their career fields, committed service to their communities, favorable statewide, national, or international recognition, outstanding service to Illinois State University, or proof that their work has benefitted a pronounced segment of society.

    http://cast.illinoisstate.edu/alumni/hall-of-fame/2010.php

  • St. Xavier University - Graham School of Management Distinguished Alumni Award

    St. Xavier University

    The Graham School of Management Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2005 to honor the success of an alumnus/a in the business world, as well as to acknowledge his/her dedication and commitment to the Graham School of Management and its student body.

    http://www.sxu.edu/alumni/academic_awards.asp

  • President's Leadership Award - Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)

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    Awarded for sustained support in Fire and Homeland Security Preparedness programs.

  • Leadership Award - Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation - 2009

    State Senator Martin Sandoval and State Representative Toni Berrios

    Selected by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to receive the Leadership award for exemplary service as the IEMA Director/State Homeland Security Advisor and for effectively leading the state's response to multiple federally declared disasters in Illinois.

Organizations

  • Illinois Security Professionals Association

    Member

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    The Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA) is comprised of private security professionals, law enforcement and public safety professionals who are committed to working together and promoting professional relationships within the industry.

  • National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)

    Member/Alumni Member

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    The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) association dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all emergencies, disasters, and threats to our nation's security. NEMA provides national leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management; serves as a vital emergency management information and assistance resource; and advances continuous improvement in emergency…

    The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) association dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all emergencies, disasters, and threats to our nation's security. NEMA provides national leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management; serves as a vital emergency management information and assistance resource; and advances continuous improvement in emergency management through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaborative policy positions.

  • Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Commission

    Chair

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    The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is a standards-based voluntary assessment and accreditation process for government programs responsible for coordinating prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities for natural and human-caused disasters. Accreditation is based on compliance with collaboratively developed national standards, the Emergency Management Standard by EMAP.

  • Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Commission

    Vice-Chairman

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    The EMAP Commission is the governing and decision making body of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). Responsibilities of the EMAP Commission include the following: • Establishing and maintaining standards for emergency management programs; • Administering an accreditation process that encourages applicant programs to bring their emergency management programs into compliance with those standards; • Conducting on-site assessment of applicant's compliance; •…

    The EMAP Commission is the governing and decision making body of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). Responsibilities of the EMAP Commission include the following: • Establishing and maintaining standards for emergency management programs; • Administering an accreditation process that encourages applicant programs to bring their emergency management programs into compliance with those standards; • Conducting on-site assessment of applicant's compliance; • Acknowledging compliance of programs by issuing accreditation; • Developing and maintaining working relationships with national, regional, state and local associations in the emergency management and related fields for mutual growth and benefit; • Ensuring that the business affairs and the programs of the Commission and its affiliates are conducted on a fair and nondiscriminatory basis; • Educating legislative and executive branches of government and the public on the importance of fully capable emergency management programs at all levels of government based upon high standards.

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