Disaster Zone Podcast: Emerging Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
An analysis of what has happened so far and what the future might hold by one of the senior professionals in the field of emergency management and homeland security.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Emerging Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
2025 has been a year of turmoil when it comes to emergency management. In this podcast we will be discussing how the future of emergency management will be shaped from one of the leaders in the profession.
Bryan Koon is the President and CEO of IEM International, Inc., a leading professional services firm focused on emergency management, disaster recovery, and resilience. At IEM, he integrates innovative technology and best practices to keep the organization of 900+ employees ready to support communities in preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against disasters.
Before IEM, Koon was the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), where he enhanced Florida’s emergency response capabilities and fostered public-private partnerships, notably during Hurricane Irma and the Pulse Shooting. As President of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) from 2014 to 2016, he advocated for nationwide improvements in disaster response and resilience, testifying before Congress on the importance of controlling disaster costs and investing in mitigation.
Koon serves on the FLASH Board of Directors, promoting policies to reduce disaster risks and bolster community resilience. His career is marked by a passion for building resilient communities and developing aspiring emergency managers through higher education partnerships.
