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Gregory T. Banner, MS, CEM
Regional Emergency Coordinator, Region 1, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
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Gregory T. Banner, MS, CEM (Certified Emergency Manager), is a Regional Emergency Coordinator, Region I (New England), US Department of Health and Human Services . He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and then served 21 years in the US Army in Infantry and Special Forces assignments. He commanded units for over 90 months ranging from team level (11 personnel) to a battalion of several hundred soldiers. Assignments involved live operational missions and contingency planning throughout the world, including Central America, Africa, The Middle East, and Bosnia. Among other duties he served as a War Plans officer, instructor and advisor Following retirement from the Army he spent five years as the Emergency Planner at the Rhode Island Department of Health. In that position he served as the lead |
| planner for the State Health Department for the SNS program, CHEMPACK, Medical Reserve Corps, Biohazard Detection System and for ESF8 functions. He assumed his current position with the federal government in April 2005. In addition to his official functions he provides volunteer medical support with the National Ski Patrol and is a member of RI-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. |
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Upcoming Dates
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New Orleans - May 25-26, 2011
Boston - June 7-8, 2011 |
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| Past Attendees Have Said: |
"The mass casualty conference was an enlightening and refreshing experience. The quality of the speakers was excellent. The sponsored lunches and dinner events provided outstanding food and atmosphere for conference members to interact, exchange ideas, and communicate challenges we have faced during mass casualty experiences in our own cities. Congratulations once again for your leadership in running a successful conference."
- Alfredo Estrada, Deputy Fire Marshal, Imperial County Fire Prevention Bureau
"I attended Homeland Security Outlook's Mass Casualty Conference in San Diego and found it to be very informative, well organized, and a great networking opportunity with others in emergency management. There was an impressive group of presenters, truly experts in their fields. I look forward to attending future conference offerings by Homeland Security Outlook."
- John Alden, R.S., Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager, Yuma County Public Health Services District
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