RESPOND
Enriching your capacity through rapid response
We are there for you with flexible, scalable, and phased support.
Our team recognizes the urgency behind every disaster and incident. We operate efficiently, allowing our staff to deploy within a moment’s notice. We are former federal, state, and local government emergency managers who have navigated the complexities of disasters and can foresee the roadblocks that will arise. Let us help you handle those hurdles, be with you in your operations center and the field, and, most importantly, overcome the disaster.
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MLU Services – Disaster Response Logistics and Basecamp Solutions
MLU Services, an operating division of Tidal Basin, specializes in disaster response, temporary housing, and logistical support. With a proven track record in large-scale emergency management, MLU provides rapid, effective solutions to support communities in crisis, reinforcing our mission to helping communities be stronger than before.
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Meet our response experts

Amy K. Baker
President, Consulting & Technology Services

Kenneth Baker
Assistant Vice President, JV Accounting

Jared Beatrice
Deputy Director, Recovery

Mark Boone
Sr. Director of Planning & Mitigation

Carlos J. Castillo
President, Federal Services

Daniel A. Craig
Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Cullerton-Conforti
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

Laura deLoach
Vice President, Resource Management

Tamara Ficarella
Deputy Director, Project Management Development Program

Brad Gair
Sr. Vice President, Principal

James K. Joseph
Chief Growth Officer

James Kelley
President, MLU Services

Peg Kemler
Deputy Director, Recovery

Mark J. Misczak
President, National and International Programs

Frank C. Sardelli
Chief Financial Officer

Kymmie Scott
Project Manager and Tribal Relations Specialist

William «Bill» Slater
Chief Operating Officer, Consulting Services

Luke Strickland
Assistant Vice President, Florida State Director

Gregory Szymanski
Senior Director, Shared Services

Robert «Bob» Wright
Assistant Vice President/Operations Manager, Management Consulting Services