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NASHVILLE, TN, September 12, 2018— BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in emergency management consulting and online preparedness planning solutions, announced today its hosting of a free Emergency Management Thought Leader webinar featuring Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman.

In this one-hour webinar, Mr. Harryman will share best practices on emergency management issues such as preparedness assessments, policy and guidance, COOP timelines, testing and exercises and coordination among the branches of state government.

The webinar will be held September 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. PDT, 2:00 P.M. EDT. Attendees can register at the following link: Emergency Management Thought Leadership Registration.

About Mike Harryman, M.A.

Mr. Harryman was confirmed as the Oregon State Resilience Officer by the State Senate on May 25, 2016. The position was created in response to the Oregon Resilience Plan, a 50-year, long-term planning document that addresses reducing risk and improving recovery for the next Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami.

Prior to this, Mr. Harryman served as the Director of Emergency Operations within the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division: Health Security, Preparedness and Response program. In this role, he served in numerous command leadership roles in relation to the State’s Public Health response efforts, including the 2009 H1N1 response, the 2011 Japanese Radiation response, and the 2014 statewide Ebola planning and response. He also served as the Incident Manager for all state operations.

Mr. Harryman is a veteran of the 1991 Gulf War, and in 1999, retired after a 22-year career at the rank of Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army/Oregon Army National Guard.

Mr. Harryman received his master’s degree with honors in Emergency and Disaster Management from the American Military University. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

About BOLDplanning Inc.

www.boldplanning.com

BOLDplanning Inc.

4515 Harding Pike #325

Nashville, Tennessee 37205

615.469.5558

info@BOLDplanning.com

Media Inquiries: Lorin Bristow (lorin@boldplanning.com)

BOLDplanning Inc. is the leading developer of online software for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Hazard Mitigation. Its comprehensive online system walks planners through each step of the continuity and emergency planning process, becoming the central resource for an organization’s plan development, training and ongoing maintenance. Its consulting team is unrivaled in its knowledge, experience and planning certifications.

The BOLDplanning approach provides an unparalleled platform for both the public and private sector, making the critical process of contingency planning easy and efficient. Currently, BOLDplanning is the solution of choice for more than 10,000 organizational plans.

NASHVILLE, TN, August 15, 2018— BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in online solutions for Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) announced today the addition of Lorin Bristow as Vice President of Marketing.

Bristow has led marketing, sales and product management for business continuity and public safety technology companies for more than sixteen years. His leadership in marketing and sales management has contributed to multiple successful company acquisitions over the past decade. Bristow has also served as a market research and stakeholder engagement consultant for leading private sector companies and top federal agencies.

In the role of Vice President of Marketing for BOLDplanning, Bristow will oversee all marketing and market research functions. He will also serve as the company’s Product Owner in an agile development environment.

“Lorin’s experience in driving growth for emerging technology companies is a great asset for BOLDplanning,” said Fulton Wold, CEO of BOLDplanning. “His background in research and product management will also help us ensure we’re delivering products and services our customers value the most. We’re very excited to have Lorin join our team.”

Bristow said, “Having supported more than 10,000 plans, BOLDplanning is the clearly the go-to provider for preparedness consulting and online planning solutions. I’m honored to work with such a capable team of professionals, and look forward to helping the company reach its next level of achievement.”

Bristow is co-author of the book Seven Myths of Selling to Government. He has served as a Senior Fellow for the Center for Digital Government. He is also a patent holder for a mobile notification technology. He holds a BBA in Marketing from Harding University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

January 31, 2018 (Nashville, TN)—BOLDplanning Inc., the leading developer of online solutions for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and Continuity of Operations/Government Planning (COOP/COG) and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP), announced today the addition of Karla O’Grady to its growing, Nashville, TN-based team as Customer Success Manager.

O’Grady will play a key role in building the newly launched Customer Success program. The goals of the program are to elevate company-client communications, orchestrate planning and training activities and ensure every BOLDplanning customer reaches their preparedness and compliance goals.

O’Grady brings to BOLDplanning more than 15 years of experience in client relations and customer service. She previously served as Client Services Liaison – Implementation Specialist for Coyote Analytics, where she was responsible for maintaining client relationships to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Prior to this, O’Grady served as Customer Account Specialist for United Waste Solutions where she was responsible for a wide range of customer care duties.

Fulton Wold, President of BOLDplanning, said of the hiring, “We are fully committed to providing our customers with a rewarding and valuable experience. Karla brings to the table the type of attitude, demeanor, experience and competence I’m confident our customers will truly appreciate.”

O’Grady said, “It’s refreshing to work with a company that sees the value in their customers’ success and wants to grow relationships. My professional values are right in line with BOLDplanning, and I feel extremely lucky to have this opportunity to align my talents with BOLDplanning’s mission.”

O’Grady holds a B.A. in Education and Psychology from Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado.

Nashville, TN, January 25, 2018 –(PR.com)– BOLDplanning Inc., the pacesetter in online solutions for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), announced today the addition of Edward (Ed) Wolff as Vice President of Global Solutions.

Wolff has over 35 years of expertise in all aspects of law enforcement, emergency preparedness, all-hazards planning, mitigation, response and recovery. His experience includes deployment on 39 declared disasters across five continents, with four years as a Master Trainer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Southeast Asia.

He served more than 25 years with the Office of Homeland Security and Counterterrorism as the Senior Detective Sergeant and Emergency Manager assigned to support an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

As a FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner and a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) instructor, Wolff has written and executed numerous Full-Scale Exercises (FSE), Functional Exercises (FE) and Tabletop Exercises (TTX) at the DoD, Federal (NLE), regional, state and local levels. He has also served as an Exercise Director, Lead Controller, Lead Evaluator and facilitator-trainer.

Wolff’s professional certifications include: IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®), FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP), Certified in Homeland Security-IV, and Master Level – Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS).

Fulton Wold, President of BOLDplanning said, “Ed brings to our clients an unparalleled level of knowledge and real-world experience. BOLDplanning is unique in that we offer both top-shelf online planning software and world-class consulting. His addition to the company raises the bar yet again and ensures our consulting services set a new industry standard.”

Wolff recently completed six years supporting the Army Headquarters Installations Management Command Protection Directorate, and HQ Dept of the Army Emergency Management Branch at the Pentagon. In this capacity, he served as the Senior Emergency Manager for the DOTMLPF solutions in the integration of Full Operational Capabilities within Army Emergency Management.

Wolff is also assigned to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a Consequence Manager on a Rapid Reaction Team, where he assists in the planning and execution of all phases of an emergency.

Nashville, TN, January 17, 2018 –BOLDplanning Inc., the pacesetter in online solutions for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and Continuity of Operations/Government Planning (COOP/GOG) and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP), announced today the addition of Carlin J. Alford to its growing, Nashville, TN-based team as Director, Customer Success & Strategy.

Alford brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to BOLDplanning, particularly in the areas of technology and customer relationship management. Throughout his professional career, he has held a variety of key positions with industry pioneers in the areas of telecommunications and emergency notification. Most recently, he served as Director of Business Development for Plow Group LLC, which provides strategic planning, systems design, complex technology program management, commissioning, and technology integration.

When asked about the hiring of Alford, Fulton Wold, President of BOLDplanning said, “With a proven background in both technology and customer relationship development, Carlin is a rare find, and a very welcome addition to the company. There is no doubt in my mind that he will be instrumental in the rollout and future expansion of our all-new Customer Success Program.”

Alford said, “BOLDplanning is at a stage of explosive growth, and I feel incredibly fortunate to join a team that is prioritizing a new level of focus on their growing customer base. Great things are in store for 2018 and the years ahead, especially for our customers.”

Outside BOLDplanning, Alford is actively involved in local youth athletic programs, and is the owner of a minor league basketball team. He holds a B.S. in Communications from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

About BOLDplanning Inc.
www.boldplanning.com

BOLDplanning Inc.
4515 Harding Pike #325
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
615.469.5558 / info@BOLDplanning.com

Media Inquiries: Rick Wimberly (rick@boldplanning.com)

BOLDplanning Inc. is the leading developer of online software for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP), Continuity of Operations/Government Planning (COOP/COG), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP). The company’s comprehensive online platform walks planners through each step of the continuity and emergency planning process, becoming the central resource for an organization’s plan development, training and ongoing maintenance. Its support team is unrivaled in its knowledge, experience and planning certifications.

The BOLDplanning approach provides an unparalleled platform for both the public and private sector, making the critical process of contingency planning easy and efficient. Currently, BOLDplanning is the solution of choice for more than 9,300 organizations.

NASHVILLE, TN, January 11, 2018— BOLDplanning Inc., the leader in online solutions for Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and preparedness training, announced today the offering of its software applications and services via the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing contract.

The H-GAC is a regional organization serving 13 counties in the Houston-Galveston, Texas area. The Council’s mission is to cooperatively consider local government issues and solve regional problems. It also serves as a centralized agent for negotiating standardized agreements and prices with a host of vendors through its HGACBuy program. The program has been in operation for more than 30 years, and is available to local government entities both in Texas and nationwide.

Fulton Wold, President of BOLDplanning said, “BOLDplanning is committed to providing world-class preparedness planning solutions and consulting. We are very excited to announce our availability on the H-GAC contract, and look forward to working closely with its valued members in Texas and across the country.”

BOLDplanning’s online planning solutions and associated consulting services falls under the “All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services” category (Contract No.: HP10-17). All contracts available to members of HGACBuy have been awarded based on a public, competitive procurement process.

About BOLDplanning Inc.

www.boldplanning.com

BOLDplanning Inc.
4515 Harding Pike #325
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
615.469.5558
info@BOLDplanning.com

Media Inquiries: Rick Wimberly (rick@boldplanning.com)

BOLDplanning Inc. is the leading developer of online software for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP/COG), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Hazard Mitigation. Its comprehensive online system walks planners through each step of the continuity and emergency planning process, becoming the central resource for an organization’s plan development, training and ongoing maintenance. The company’s support team is unrivaled in its knowledge, experience and planning certifications.

The BOLDplanning approach provides an unparalleled platform for both the public and private sector, making the critical process of contingency planning easy and efficient. Currently, BOLDplanning is the solution of choice for more than 9,300 organizations.