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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Tidal Basin Welcomes Jason Coccia as Director of Capture
Meet Jason Coccia, Tidal Basin’s new Director of Capture, bringing over 20 years of experience in management consulting and planning.

Tidal Basin Welcomes Catherine Clinch as the President of their Federal Services Division
Catherine Clinch joins Tidal Basin to enhance disaster management with her 30 years of leadership and program management experience.
Meet our response experts

Amy K. Baker
Sr. Vice President, Federal Operations

Kenneth Baker
Assistant Vice President, JV Accounting

Jared Beatrice
Deputy Director, Engagement Management

Mark Boone
Sr. Director of Engagement Management

Carlos J. Castillo
Sr. Vice President, FEMA & DHS Markets

Catherine Carr Clinch
President, Federal Services

Daniel A. Craig
Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Cullerton-Conforti
Senior Director, Senior Program Managers & Expert Advisors

Laura deLoach
VP/Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Administration

Tamara Ficarella
Assistant Vice President, State, Local & Commercial Resource Planning and Development

Brad Gair
Sr. Vice President/Principal, Major Programs and Advisory Services

James K. Joseph
President, State, Local & Commercial

James Kelley
President, MLU Services

Peg Kemler
Deputy Director, Engagement Management

Mark J. Misczak
Sr. Vice President, Response & Debris Operations

Frank C. Sardelli
Chief Financial Officer

Kymmie Scott
Project Manager and Tribal Relations Specialist

William “Bill” Slater
Sr. Vice President, State, Local & Commercial

Luke Strickland
Assistant Vice President, Recovery, Preparedness & Mitigation

Gregory Szymanski
Senior Director, Recovery

Robert “Bob” Wright
Assistant Vice President, Resource Planning & Operations