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

Doug Amato
Director of Debris Management

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/Engagement Manager

Carlos J. Castillo
Sr. Vice President, Executive Advisor and FEMA/DHS Market Lead

Catherine Carr Clinch
President, Federal & Response Division

Daniel A. Craig
Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Cullerton-Conforti
Sr. Director, Major Programs and Advisory Services

Laura deLoach
Chief Administrative Officer

Tamara Ficarella
Assistant Vice President, Resource Planning and Development

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

Melissa J. Gordon
Chief Operating Officer

James K. Joseph
President, State, Local & Commercial Division

James Kelley
President, MLU Services

Peg Kemler
Deputy Director, Engagement Management

Mark J. Misczak
Sr. Vice President, Major Programs and Advisory Services

Frank C. Sardelli
Chief Financial Officer

Kymmie Scott
Project Manager, Preparedness

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

Luke Strickland
Assistant Vice President, Recovery, Preparedness & Mitigation

Gregory Szymanski
Sr. Director, Recovery

Paul Taylor
Vice President, Project Delivery, State, Local & Commercial Division

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