IEM in the News
Biden approved LA wildfire aid. But Trump will control spending.
E&E News, January 14, 2025 – “Anything that isn’t declared or included by Jan. 20 — then [Trump] has control over what gets added,” said Zimmerman, a senior executive adviser at IEM disaster consultants.
IEM Announces Leadership Changes to Advance Growth Initiatives
GOVCONWIRE – Emergency management company IEM International has announced several leadership appointments to drive growth and innovation and improve service delivery.
City hires Tandem Solutions to update Avalon’s hazard plan
Catalina Islander, January 3, 2025 – IEM International is one of two companies that submitted proposals to update Avalon City Council’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Bidding $105,156, higher than that of Tandem Solutions, bidding $90,000.
Montreat officials take oath, make efforts to hire disaster management firm
Black Mountain News, December 13, 2024 – The Board of Commissioners is seeking a disaster management firm to aid recovery efforts, with proposals from IEM International and WithersRavenel under consideration.
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: IEM International’s Madhu Beriwal
Washington Exec, December 11, 2024 – Madhu Beriwal, founder and chairwoman at IEM International, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for DHS Executive of the Year.
2024 News Service of Florida Impact Awards
News Service Florida, December 5, 2024 – From mentoring tribal youth to protecting the Everglades and promoting career education to nonprofit lobbying, this year’s News Service of Florida Impact Awardees are setting examples of how Floridians care for one another. Florida native, Bryan Koon, President and CEO of IEM, is a nationally recognized expert in disaster preparedness, recovery, and hazard mitigation.
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winners Revealed
Washington Exec, November 24, 2024 – Madhu Beriwal, representing IEM International, was recognized as the DHS Executive of the Year in the Private Company category.
The 2024 Above & Beyond: Women
They’re trailblazing policymakers, outstanding advocates and seasoned political consultants. They’re cybersleuths, disaster management experts, distinguished academics and public officials on both sides of the aisle.
Life After Public Service – IAEM Talks
Andrew Velasquez III shares his journey from public service to the private sector, leveraging his government expertise to drive impactful solutions at IEM.
HUD Awards $73 Million to Support Grantees with Vital Technical Assistance
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, November 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $73 million through the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program to 34 organizations, including IEM International.