Biography

Jose A. Garcia, CEM, CCM, LEM, is currently the Emergency Manager and Continuity of Operations Program Manager for Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) in New Orleans. He was awarded the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the Louisiana Emergency Manager (LEM) through the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA), Certified Continuity Manager (CCM) through the National Institute for Business Continuity Management, and FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner, Level-1 certifications. He has completed the Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) training through USARNORTH, Level 2 Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Course (HSEEP). He retired from the Marine Corps, 2013, after serving 34 years with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5.