Jeffrey Parks

"When you form a team, why do you try to form a team? Because teamwork builds trust and trust builds speed." Russel Honore

Parksley, Virginia, United States

About

Disaster and crisis response and security SME focused on business continuity and mitigating the effects of disasters. Experience in international travel, airport security, executive protection, active and passive security measures, access control, vehicle tracking and analytics, SOC, biometrics and forensics, planning and disaster response. Combat experienced CTn, CIED and network exploitation. Experienced leader and manager, adept at identifying customer needs and implementing solutions. Former US Army Infantry officer whose experience s include Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina, the DC Sniper, JTF Olympics, NATO, Partnership for Peace support and all aspects of the DOD response to 9-11. Skills and experience Post Blast Certifications,Homeland Security and Defense Certification, Combat Veteran, Joint and Combined operational planning, CIED operations,planning CIED training, forensic exploitation, forensic laboratory operations, biometrics, COCOM Engagement, strategic planning, tactical operations, logistics planning and support, force protection, IT planning, Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA), OPG, operations center leadership, mission planning and military decision making.

Experience

  • Chief of Staff-Health at IEM
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    IEM is a national leader in public health policy, planning, modeling, and response. We identify and create innovative solutions and tools to increase response to the medical consequences of disasters, biological attacks and pandemics. For over 37 years, IEM has been at the forefront of supporting the nation’s most significant public health, emergency management, homeland security, and disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts. Our multi-disciplinary team of scientists, medical researchers, epidemiologists, medical preparedness and response planners, disease progression modelers, contact tracers, and public health policy analysts are committed to helping federal, state local, tribal and territorial governments, public health agencies, and healthcare organizations overcome the most pressing challenges. Our public health and medical experts are experienced clinicians in the areas of public health policy, emergency care, critical care, medical-surgical, hospital administration, and emergency medical services.

  • Accomack County Supervisor at Accomack County Virginia
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Accomack County is governed by the Board of Supervisors as required by the Code of Virginia. The Accomack County Board of Supervisors consists of nine representatives and each represent one of the County's nine election districts. Supervisors are elected for four year terms and the election is held during the November general election.

  • Founder and CEO at AVERT SDS
    Nov 2017 - Nov 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

    Preventing Crisis and Mitigating Disaster AVERT SDS, LLC is your source for Disaster Preparation and Response Experts. We deliver business continuity solutions to avoid crisis and respond effectively when a disaster happens.

  • Security and Risk Management Consultant at Stabilitas
    Dec 2015 - Feb 2023 · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Volunteer Security and Parking Director at St Pius X
    2010 - Feb 2023 · 13 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for parking and security support for a 5K seat stadium and campus and large campus in the Atlanta Metro area. Analyze data, assess risks, develop requirements for police support, hire and deploy police officers and security personnel. Provide Operational management of the event, including control measures, EP requirements, EMS support and traffic management. Develop and update plans, manage crisis management and crisis events while guaranteeing the safety and security of guests and the overall event.