Type Of Business:
Disaster management company
Expertise:
Risk and vulnerability analysis
Major Product/SVS:
Emergency management plans; Risk analysis; Disaster response and recovery planning; Continuity of operations planning
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Landscaping; Gardening; Crochet; Cross-stitch
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, University of Maryland
Affiliations Awards:
WSEMA; NEMA; International Association of Emergency Managers; International Association of Women in Emergency Management
Industry:
Emergency Management
State/Country of Origin:
CA/USA
Children's Names:
Nicole, Larry
Date of Distinction:
6/10/2011
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest career achievement was being deployed to Iraq for one full year with 250 soldiers and being able to return with all of them.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as someone with loyalty.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would have lunch with Abraham Lincoln because she admires him as a president.
Charity:
Volunteer, County Disaster Action Team Leader, Coordinator, American Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
2
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to self-motivation and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her education, military experience and desire to help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Yount is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army; she retired as a master sergeant in 2009. Ms. Yount has done public speaking.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing direct operations
Awards/Honors:
Military Awards
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Yount hopes to have her business established.