May 7, 2026, Raleigh, NC — With the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council convening its final public meeting today and releasing their reform recommendations, IEM International, Inc. (IEM) is available to provide expert analysis on the proposed restructuring of federal disaster management.
With proposals including a disaster deductible and a shift toward block grant funding, the burden of disaster response and recovery is poised to shift to away from FEMA and to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. IEM’s subject matter experts are available to break down the technical implications for communities nationwide.
IEM Subject Matter Experts Available for Comment and Discussion
IEM’s experts, including former federal officials, state emergency management leaders, and program administrators with firsthand experience across every area the FEMA Review Council has examined, are available for interviews:
Bryan Koon, CEO & President:
Former Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management; former National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) President (2014-2016); former Director of Emergency Management at Walmart
James Clark, Vice President of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
Former Disaster Recovery Executive Officer at the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
Chris Smith, Director of Individual Assistance and Disaster Housing:
Former FEMA Director of Individual Assistance for the Office of Response and Recovery; former State of Nevada Emergency Management Chief.
Elizabeth Zimmerman, Senior Executive Advisor:
Former FEMA Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery.
How to Schedule
Media requesting interviews should contact [email protected] to schedule.