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MEET OUR TEAM
At AG Witt, LLC., we take pride in assembling a team of experts to help our clients prepare and respond to emergencies. With James Lee Witt at the helm and our team's vast experience and skills, we can provide a high level of emergency management services to meet our clients' needs. James Lee Witt is recognized today as the foremost expert in disaster management, response and recovery. As FEMA Director, his foresight to invest in mitigation measures as the most effective means to reduce the cost of disasters, lead to the government-wide investments we see today in mitigation efforts, and the overarching professionalism and modernization of the emergency management profession. We provide our clients unmatched experience and ability to respond to any disaster at a moment’s notice.
James Lee Witt
Founder/Chairman
As a former White House Cabinet Member under President Bill Clinton, FEMA Director and perhaps the nation’s leading authority of disaster management, James Lee Witt has an unmatched track record of disaster management, coordination,
and recovery.
Frank Robinson
Co-Founder + Partner
Frank is the President and co-founder of Atlys Global, a conglomerate of disaster recovery businesses. In addition to co-creating AG Witt, Frank created the Federal Contractor Financing Program (FCFP) to provide short-term funding solutions to contractors working in disaster recovery areas under a federal contract.
Margaret Larson
Chief Executive Officer
Margaret brings nearly thirty years of expertise in management and governmental affairs across federal, state, and local levels. Her impressive background includes as a staff member in the U.S. Senate, various leadership positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and directing the Washington, D.C. office for the State of. Additionally, she has provided disaster services with America and led preparedness and recovery efforts for clients at national consulting firms, with a focus on California wildfire recovery operations. Margaret’s extensive experience makes her a valuable asset in navigating complex emergency situations.
Timothy Touhey
VP Project Finance
Tim brings a broad expertise in financial services, construction, housing and urban development, government affairs, and relationship building across many industry sectors. Tim’s career in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, matched by his experience and acumen in finance and lending, make him uniquely qualified to be the current CEO of the Federal Contractor Finance Program (FCFP).
Nicole Brode
Chief Operating Officer
Nicole brings over 20 years of experience in administrative leadership, consistently enhancing organizational efficiencies and implementing innovative business processes. She has successfully managed and expanded a vast cadre network, playing essential roles in mobilizing Response & Recovery teams after major disasters, including Hurricanes Michael, Maria, and Katrina, among others. With 17 years in management consulting, Nicole’s expertise is complemented by her early career as a co-founder and manager of a thriving staffing agency in Washington, DC. Her diverse background and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset in any organization.
Patrick Schellert is an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Grant Manager who has worked for more than 15 years and on 25 presidentially declared disasters as a FEMA PDMG, Public Assistance Coordinator, Project Manager, State Applicant Liaison, and Grants Manager. His experience encompasses work at the federal and state levels, as well as representing county and local governments, hospitals and healthcare organizations, and institutions of higher education.
Clifton Hebert
Director, Disaster Recovery Services
Clifton Hebert is a Senior Project Manager with a wealth of project management experience and more than 15 years of direct experience in emergency management and disaster recovery.
Previously, Mr. Hebert served as Cameron Parish Police Jury’s first full-time Director of its Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for more than five years. He led the parish in the massive recovery efforts following Hurricanes Rita and Ike.
Patrick Schellert
Project Manager
Matt Stanley
Senior VP Strategy and Innovation
Matt is a subject matter expert in risk analysis and community resilience with 28 years of practical, administrative, and consulting experience. His consulting work includes specialization and focus on program assessments and planning improvements for local government organizations and institutes of higher education. Matt’s innovative and practical application of emergency management principles has improved community resilience in nearly all 50 states. He has also worked with organizations in the Caribbean and served as an advisor to government ministries in the Middle East to address community risk, and vulnerability.
Matt is also an EMAP-trained business consultant who can provide assured EMAP compliance for accreditation and re-accreditation.
