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Mark Smith – Senior Consultant

Mark Smith served in the United States Marine Corps and Army Reserve learning hydraulic mechanics, aviation maintenance, heavy equipment, and even riot control.  His education and training has given him the unique skill sets to effectively manage disasters, including wildland firefighting, hazardous material response, aviation incidents, earthquake safety evaluations, and crisis management.  Mark is a Certified Environmental Compliance Manager, Certified Personal Protection Specialist, AED and CPR Instructor for the American Red Cross, and an Emergency Medical Technician.

After leaving the Armed Forces, he went on to take the titles of Fire Chief, Smyth County (VA) Disaster Coordinator, Safety & Security Director, and Emergency Manager.  Mark currently resides in western Oklahoma and travels the Tri-State area giving seminars, lectures, and offering one on one consultations on a variety of preparedness matters.

Kevin Hayden – Special Instructor and Guest Lecturer

Kevin Hayden is a former New Orleans Police Officer who endured Hurricane Katrina, Rita and several others.  While his specialties lie within the firearms and training arenas, his first hand natural disaster experiences and knowledge offer a rare insight into a civilization that completely broke down in a matter of hours.  From dealing with roaming bands of looters to locating safe sources of food, water, and antibiotics in a city being consumed with disease, toxic water and even fire, many of those who endured Hurricane Katrina were left with a unique appreciation for the awe-inspiring power of nature and just how tough life can be when society collapses.

Kevin offers personal training with a variety of firearms, but self-defense and dynamic pistol shooting are his forte.  Kevin holds several law enforcement awards and multiple certifications in firearms, along with also being an Emergency Medical Technician.  Over the course of his time with the police department, Kevin was given the opportunity to attend hundreds of hours worth of training – from Emergency Management to Disaster Response, Incident Command, dozens of active shooter schools, and a variety of FEMA courses.  Kevin is a Glock Armorer and offers several instructor level courses, including Responding to Active Shooters and Basic/Advanced Pistol.

Other Guest Lecturers and Consultants

Many times we rely upon guest consultants for our seminars and presentations.  We refuse to hand out information that is not 100% accurate, tried, and tested.  Therefore, we have a team of people that we consult with on some areas such as farming, livestock, and alternative energy.  We seek out the experts in each of their respective fields and work closely with them, developing a presentation that offers the highest quality information.  Many times, we use Guest Consultants in the field, as well, especially for medium-large farming operations.

Contact:

Mark Smith
Southern Plains Consulting

Mark@SouthernPlainsConsulting.com

(580) 302-2226