SPEAKER BIOS

Are You Ready for the Next Disaster?

Sheriff Kory L. Honea, Butte County

Kory L. Honea became the 31st Sheriff of Butte County in May 2014. Prior to becoming the Sheriff, Honea served as the Undersheriff for nearly four years. Sheriff Honea began his career with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in 1993, when he was hired as a deputy sheriff. Prior to that Sheriff Honea was employed by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. During his law enforcement career Sheriff Honea has held assignments in corrections, patrol and investigations. In 2000, Sheriff Honea transferred to the District Attorney’s Office as an investigator. While at the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff Honea promoted through the ranks to become the Chief Investigator in 2008. Sheriff Honea held that position until his return to the Sheriff’s Office as Undersheriff in 2010. Sheriff Honea holds a Juris Doctorate from the Taft School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California. He also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte College. Sheriff Honea has extensive law enforcement training certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Nick Schuler, Deputy Director, Communications/Incident Awareness, CAL FIRE

Nick provides essential guidance on crisis communications strategies to the Director/Fire Chief and collaborates closely with the Governor’s Office, the California Natural Resources Agency, and various state, local, and federal agencies. Nick has played a critical role in managing the Department’s statewide communications strategy during some of the largest disasters in California’s history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, major fire sieges, and other all hazard incidents and initiatives.
Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Schuler has dedicated over 18 years to Type 1 Incident Management Teams, holding key positions such as Public Information Officer, Operations Branch Director, Operations Section Chief, and Deputy Incident Commander.

Developing Your Response Plan and Message Map

Dr. Zachary Hall, Instructor, California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI), Master Public Information Officer

The Healthy PIO: Strategies for Self-Care under Stress

Jennifer Gonzalez, Long Beach Public Health Emergency Management
Laath Martin with Long Beach Office of Public Affairs and Communications.

Tools in Your Toolbox / Apps for Emergencies

Jon Gudel, CalOES, Earthquake MyShake App
Corbin Farias
Alison Bartz – CalOES SitCell

Media Access and First Amendment Issues

Issac Sanchez, CalFire
Shane Reichardt, Riverside County

Other Duties as Assigned – The Art of Multitasking in Smaller OAs

Amy Travis, Glenn County
Jennifer Flachman, City of Merced

Credible and Crisis-Ready: A Guide to PIO Training Opportunities

Dr. Jill Barnes, CSTI Superintendent – CalOES
Chris Dargan, IMAT Senior Public Information Officer – CalOES