643

Name Date of Interview Title

Accordo, Dexter Nov. 9, 2005 Director, Emergency Management and Homeland 

Security, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Acton, Rear Adm. John, 

USCG Jan. 23, 2006 Deputy Area Commander, Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Adam, Brian Nov. 16, 2005

Director, Emergency Management Agency, and 

Director of Homeland Security, Fire Marshal/Investigator, Hancock County, Mississippi

Adams, Steve Feb. 14, 2006

Deputy Director, Strategic National Stockpile, 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. 

Department of Health and Human Services

Aiken, James, M.D. Jan. 11, 2006 Medical Director, Offi ce of Emergency Preparedness, Medical Center of Louisiana in New Orleans

Allen, Vice Adm. Thad, USCG Feb. 3, 2006 Chief of Staff, U.S. Coast Guard 

Altshuler, Brooks Dec. 15, 2005 Acting Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy Director, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Amos, Lt. Gen. James, USMC Dec. 14, 2005 Commanding General, Second Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Forces Atlantic Command

Andrews, Nicol Oct. 26, 2005;

Nov. 8, 2005

Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Attaway, James Jan. 13, 2006

Telecommunications Specialist, Mobile Emergency 

Response System, Region VI, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Atterberry, Linda Nov. 16, 2005 Director, Biloxi Emergency Management, Mississippi

Aycock, Col. David Jan. 4, 2006 Operations Offi cer, Louisiana National Guard

Appendix 4

HSGAC Interviews

Th e following people were interviewed as part of the Committee’s investigation. Titles 

listed are as of Aug. 31, 2005, unless otherwise indicated. (Abbreviations: USA = U.S. 

Army, USCG = U.S. Coast Guard, USMC = U.S. Marine Corps, USN = U.S. Navy, 

USNR = U.S. Navy Reserve, USAF = U.S. Air Force, ANG = Army National Guard, 

AirNG = Air National Guard, LANG = Louisiana National Guard .)

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644

Babb, Rear Adm. John Feb. 8, 2006

Director, Offi ce of Force Readiness and Deployment, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department 

of Health and Human Services

Bahamonde, Marty Oct. 14, 2005; 

Oct. 7, 2005

Regional Director, External Affairs, Region I, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Ballow, James Dec. 21, 2005; 

Jan. 4, 2006

Senior Operations Offi cer, Louisiana Offi ce of 

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Barbour, Marsha Jan. 26, 2006 First Lady, Mississippi

Barksdale, Jim Jan. 10, 2006

Chairman, Governor’s Commission on Recovery, 

Rebuilding, and Renewal, Mississippi (named on 

Sept. 20, 2005)

Baumy, Walter, Jr. Nov. 15, 2005 Chief of Engineering Division, New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Bayard, Capt. Tim Nov. 21, 2005 Commander, Vice Crimes and Narcotics Section, 

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Beall, Jack Jan. 10, 2006 Chief, National Disaster Medical System, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Beeman, Michael Jan. 20, 2006 Director, National Preparedness Division, Region II, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Ben-Iesau, Lt. Cmdr. Shari, 

USCG

Oct. 18, 2005; 

Nov. 18, 2005

Public Affairs Offi cer, New Orleans Sector, U.S. 

Coast Guard

Bennett, Jean Mar. 1, 2006

Regional Emergency Coordinator, Region VI, Offi ce 

of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness, U.S. 

Department of Health and Human Services

Bennett, Paul Dec. 8, 2005 Deputy Chief of Police, Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi 

Berkely, Vince Feb. 16, 2006

Acting Deputy Director and Chief Medical Offi cer, 

Phoenix (AZ) Area, Indian Health Service, U.S. 

Department of Health and Human Services

Bernazzani, James Jan. 25, 2006 Special Agent in Charge, New Orleans Division, 

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Beron, Col. Thomas Dec. 1, 2005 Commander, 61st Troop Command, Louisiana 

Army National Guard

Besser, Rich Feb. 14, 2006

Director, Coordinating Offi ce for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department 

of Health and Human Services
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Blankenship, Maj. Walter Jan. 25, 2006 State Partnership Program Coordinator, Mississippi 

Air National Guard 

Blitzer, Robert Feb. 2, 2006

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Operations and Security Program, Offi ce of Public Health Emergency 

Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services

Blong, Clair, Ph.D. Dec. 8, 2005 Liaison to U.S. Northern Command, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Blum, Lt. Gen. H. Steven, 

USA Jan. 19, 2006 Chief, National Guard Bureau, U.S. Department of 

Defense

Bohnert, Roger Dec. 2, 2005

Acting Director, Offi ce of Intelligence, Security 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation

Bookert, Rear Adm. Reubin, 

USN Nov. 16, 2005 Commander, Amphibious Group 2

Booth, Lt. Col. Joseph Oct. 12, 2005; 

Dec. 9, 2005

Deputy Superintendent, Crisis Response and 

Special Operations, Louisiana State Police

Bossert, Thomas Dec. 20, 2005 Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Bottcher, Denise Jan. 9, 2006 Press Secretary, Offi ce of the Governor, Louisiana

Bouchard, Michael Jan. 24, 2006

Assistant Director For Field Operations, Bureau of 

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives, 

U.S. Department of Justice

Boudreaux, Jill Oct. 12, 2005 Deputy Undersecretary, Public Safety Services, 

Louisiana

Boyd, Lt. Valerie, USCG Nov. 7, 2005 Command Center Watch Offi cer, 8th District Offi ce 

Headquarters, New Orleans, Louisiana

Bradberry, Johnny Nov. 17, 2005; 

Dec. 21, 2005

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Transportation 

and Development

Brashear, Dwight Jan. 5, 2006

Chief Executive Offi cer and General Manager, 

Capital Area Transit System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bridges, Jim Dec. 1, 2005 Director, Southern Antiterrorist Regional Training 

Academy

Brinson, Jim Dec. 14, 2005 Response Coordinator, Offi ce of Homeland Security, Mississippi Department of Public Safety 
HSGAC Interviews

646

Brock, George Feb. 27, 2006

Chief of Plans and Policies Division, Plans, Policies 

and Strategies Directorate, National Guard Bureau, 

U.S. Department of Defense

Broderick, Matthew Jan. 19, 2006 Director, Homeland Security Operations Center, 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security 

Brommel, Ty Jan. 10, 2006 Executive Director, Governor’s Offi ce of Rural 

Development, Louisiana

Brooke, Lucy Jan. 24, 2006 Emergency Management Program Specialist, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Broun, Laurence Mar. 21, 2006 Emergency Coordinator, U.S. Department of the 

Interior

Brown, Michael Jan. 23, 2006; Feb. 

23, 2006

Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency; 

(Resigned September 2005) 

Brown, Randy Dec. 8, 2005 Support Bureau Commander, Gulfport Police 

Department, Mississippi 

Brown, William Jan. 26, 2006 Operations Branch Chief, Mississippi Emergency 

Management Agency

Buikema, Edward Nov. 21, 2005 Regional Director, Region V, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Burris, Ken Dec. 29, 2005 Former Acting Director of Operations, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Butcher, Tim Jan. 20, 2006 Former Emergency Management Director, Medical 

Center of Louisiana in New Orleans

Caldwell, Maj. Gen. William, 

USA Feb. 28, 2006 Commander, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Department of Defense

Cardwell, Jeff Nov. 16, 2005 Area 13 Coordinator, Western Branch Offi ce, North 

Carolina Division of Emergency Management

Carwile, William, III Dec. 6, 2005

Federal Coordinating Offi cer for Hurricane Katrina 

in Mississippi, Federal Emergency Management 

Agency

Cerise, Fred, M.D. Oct. 26, 2005; Dec. 2, 

2005; Dec. 6, 2005

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and 

Hospitals

Cerveny, Lt. Steve, USCG Oct. 26, 2005 Pilot, Aviation Special Operations Division, Aviation Training Center Mobile, Alabama

Chapman, Bob Dec. 13, 2005; Dec. 

14, 2005

State Transportation Emergency Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Transportation
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Chatelain, Myron Jan. 9, 2006 Manger, Louisiana Nursing Home Service Corporation

Chavez, Col. Richard, USAF Nov. 9, 2005; Nov. 

22, 2005

Senior Military Advisor for Civil Support, Offi ce of 

the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 

Defense, U.S. Department of Defense

Claypool, Robert, M.D. Feb. 15, 2006

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Director of Mass Casualty Planning, Offi ce of Public Health Emergency 

Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services

Coachman, Sandy Nov. 15, 2005 Federal Coordinating Offi cer, Region VI, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Colletti, Jerry Nov. 22, 2005; Dec. 

9, 2005

Operations Manager for Completed Projects, New 

Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Compass, Eddie Jan. 12, 2006 Superintendent of Police, New Orleans Police 

Department, Louisiana 

Cooper, Lt. Cmdr. Tom, USCG Oct. 18, 2005 Helicopter Pilot and Engineering Offi cer, Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana

Costello, Capt. John, USN Nov. 15, 2005 Assistant Chief of Operations, Commander Task 

Force 20

Craig, Jim Jan. 25, 2006 Director, Offi ce of Health Protection, Mississippi 

Department of Health

Crea, Vice Adm. Vivien, 

USCG Jan. 3, 2006 Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Commander, Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic 

Crosbie, William Feb. 17, 2006 Senior Vice-President of Operations, The National 

Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

Cross, Maj. Gen. Harold Jan. 26, 2006 Adjutant General, Mississippi Army and Air 

National Guard

Crumholt, Kenneth Nov. 16, 2005

Resident Engineer, Construction Division, West 

Bank Hurricane Protection Project, New Orleans 

District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

Cuber, Bruce Jan. 9, 2006 Former Disaster Management Director, Southeast 

Louisiana, American Red Cross 

Cucolo, Brig. Gen. Tony, USA Nov. 17, 2005

Director of Joint Center for Operational Analysis, Joint Forces Command, U.S. Department of 

Defense

Curtis, Col. Glenn Dec. 6, 2005 Deputy Chief of Staff, Louisiana National Guard 

Dabadie, Col. Steven Jan. 12, 2006 Chief of Staff, Louisiana National Guard 
HSGAC Interviews

648

Dancer, Maj. David Dec. 21, 2005; Dec. 

22, 2005

Operations Offi cer, Military Support Division, 

Louisiana National Guard 

Daskevich, Col. Anthony, II, 

USA Jan. 10, 2006 Commander, 4th Brigade, 75th Division Training 

Support, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Dawkins, Richard Dec. 13, 2005 Program Manager, Division of Economic Assistance, Mississippi Department of Human Services

Day, Don Jan. 17, 2006

Region VI Regional Emergency Transportation 

Representative, Offi ce of Intelligence, Security 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation

Delacroix, Scott, M.D. Feb. 21, 2006

PGY-2 Urology Resident, Department of Urologic 

Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, 

Louisiana; PGY-2 Urology Resident, Department of 

Urologic Surgery, Louisiana State University, New 

Orleans, Louisiana

DeLorenzo, Mike Feb. 9, 2006

Bureau Chief, Bureau of Preparedness and 

Response, Florida Division of Emergency Management

Deville, William Nov. 22, 2005 General Manager and Chief Executive Offi cer, Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans, Louisiana

Diemont, Dolph Jan. 6, 2006

Region X Regional Emergency Transportation 

Representative, Offi ce of Intelligence, Security 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation

DiFalco, Frank Jan. 13, 2006 Deputy Director, Homeland Security Operations 

Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Donchess, Joseph Jan. 9, 2006 Executive Director, Louisiana Nursing Home 

Service Corporation

Doran, Lt. Col. William, 

Louisiana AirNG

Dec. 2, 2005; Dec. 8, 

2005

Chief, Operations Division, Louisiana Offi ce of 

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Dowden, FG Nov. 8, 2005 Regional Liaison, New Orleans Department of 

Homeland Security, Louisiana

Downey, Erin Jan. 20, 2006

Louisiana Hospital Association, Director of 

Emergency Preparedness (Liaison to Health and 

Resources Services Administration)

Drake, Chris Oct. 20, 2005 Program Manager for Interoperability, Mayor’s Offi ce of Technology, City of New Orleans, Louisiana

Duke, Elaine Feb. 4, 2006 Chief Procurement Offi cer, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security
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Dunagan, Bruce Jan. 18, 2006 Chief of Police, Biloxi Police Department, Mississippi

Duncan, Rear Adm. Robert, 

USCG

Oct. 18, 2005; Oct. 

29, 2005 Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District 

Duthu, Robert Dec. 8, 2005 Enforcement Captain, Louisiana Department of 

Wildlife and Fisheries

Ebbert, Col. Terry, USMC 

(Ret.)

Oct. 6, 2005; 

Oct. 13, 2005; Oct. 

14, 2005; Jan. 10, 

2006

Director, New Orleans Offi ce of Homeland Security, 

City of New Orleans, Louisiana 

Eller, Ronald Jan. 23, 2006 Liaison to North American Aerospace Defense 

Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Ellis, Lt. Col. Gordon, USA Feb. 16, 2006 Commander, First Battalion, 148th Infantry, Ohio 

National Guard

England, Gordon Feb. 3, 2006 Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of 

Defense

English, Patricia Jan. 5, 2006 Senior Procurement Executive, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Fairley, Wayne Jan. 18, 2006 Response Operations Branch Chief, Region VI, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Farlow, Matt Dec. 1, 2005

Information Technology Division Chief, Louisiana 

Offi ce of Homeland Security and Emergency 

Preparedness

Favre, Eddie Jan. 9, 2006 Mayor, City of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Fenton, Robert Dec. 22, 2005 Response Branch Chief, Region IX, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Fincher, Capt. Joseph Nov. 7, 2005 Captain, Engine 18, Third Platoon, Fifth District, 

New Orleans Fire Department, Louisiana

Fitzgerald, Allison Nov. 12, 2005 Attorney, Louisiana Department of Public Safety

Fitzgerald, Vice Adm. Mark, 

USN Nov. 15, 2005 Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, U.S. Department 

of Defense

Flores-Arias, Saraya Dec. 19, 2005 Executive Assistant to the Director, New Orleans 

Offi ce of Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana

Fonash, Peter, Ph.D. Jan. 27, 2006 Deputy Manager, National Communications System, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
HSGAC Interviews

650

Fontenot, Sean Jan. 10, 2006

Former Chief, Preparedness Division, Louisiana 

Offi ce of Homeland Security and Emergency 

Preparedness

Foran, Michael Jan. 17, 2006

Region IV Regional Emergency Transportation 

Representative, Offi ce of Intelligence, Security 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation

Forman, Sally Jan. 10, 2006 Communications Director, Offi ce of the Mayor, City 

of New Orleans, Louisiana

Fowler, Erin Jan. 30, 2006

Senior Analyst, Regional Emergency Coordinator 

Program, Offi ce of Public Health and Emergency 

Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services

Frazier, Tami Dec. 19, 2005 Press Secretary, Offi ce of the Mayor, City of New 

Orleans, Louisiana 

Frels, Col. Mary, USA Dec. 7, 2005 Command Force Protection Offi cer, U.S. Northern 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

French, Capt. Art, M.D. Mar. 2, 2006 Offi cer, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department 

of Health and Human Services

Fudge, Lt. Robert, LANG Dec. 21, 2005; Jan. 

6, 2006

Chief, Preparedness Division, Louisiana Offi ce of 

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Garratt, David Jan. 9, 2006 Acting Director of Recovery, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Glick, Jeffrey Feb. 3, 2006

Chief, Critical Infrastructure Protection Division, 

National Communications System, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Glynn, Capt. Steve Dec. 20, 2005 Chief of Special Operations Division, New Orleans 

Fire Department, Louisiana

Graham, Brig. Gen. Mark, 

USA Jan. 12, 2006 Deputy Commanding General, Fifth U.S. Army, U.S. 

Department of Defense

Grass, Brig. Gen. Frank, USA Jan. 18, 2006 Deputy Director, Army National Guard (Army 

National Guard Bureau) 

Gray, Avis Dec. 8, 2005

Regional Administrator, Region I, Offi ce of Public 

Health, Louisiana Department of Health and 

Hospitals

Gray, Richard Jan. 20, 2006 Acting Chief, National Response Coordination 

Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Guidry, Jimmy, M.D. Dec. 20, 2005 Medical Director and State Health Offi cer, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
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Guidry, Roland Jan. 11, 2006 Oil Spill Coordinator, Offi ce of the Governor, 

Louisiana

Gusman, Marlin Jan. 10, 2006 Criminal Sheriff, Offi ce of the Criminal Sheriff, City 

of New Orleans, Louisiana

Guttman-McCabe, Christopher Jan. 24, 2006 Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Cellular 

Telecommunications and Internet Association

Hall, Michael Nov. 28, 2005; Dec. 

1, 2005

Acting Director of Human Resources, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Harrald, John, Ph.D. Feb. 14, 2006 Co-Director, The George Washington University 

Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management

Harrington, Col. Don, USA Jan. 6, 2006 Liaison to National Response Coordination Center, 

U.S. Department of Defense

Harris, Julie Dec. 21, 2005

Director of Federal and State Programs and 

Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations, 

Mayor’s Offi ce, City of New Orleans, Louisiana

Harry, Jim Jan. 24, 2006 Policy Director, Offi ce of the Governor, Mississippi

Hatfi eld, Brenda, Ph.D. Dec. 21, 2005 Chief Administrative Offi cer, City of New Orleans, 

Louisiana

Hearn, Max Nov. 14, 2005; Dec. 

8, 2005 Executive Director, Orleans Levee District 

Heath, Michael Nov. 10, 2005 Special Assistant, Offi ce of the Director, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Hellmers, Capt. Paul Nov. 7, 2005 Captain Engine 18, Second Platoon, Fifth District, 

New Orleans Fire Department, Louisiana

Hitchings, Daniel Nov. 15, 2005

Regional Business Director and Task Force HOPE, 

Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers

Holloway, A.J. Jan. 5, 2006 Mayor, City of Biloxi, Mississippi

Holman, Rear Adm. Brenda Feb. 9, 2006

Regional Director, Food and Drug Administration 

– Pacifi c Region, and Offi cer, U.S. Public Health 

Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human 

Services

Honoré, Lt. Gen. Russel, USA Jan. 9, 2006 Commanding General, First U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Defense

Hornsby, Irby Jan. 5, 2006 Special Needs Shelter Manager, New Orleans 

Region, Louisiana Department of Social Services 
HSGAC Interviews

652

Huey, James Nov. 29, 2005 Former President, Board of Commissioners, 

Orleans Levee District, Louisiana 

Huff, Willie Dec. 14, 2005 Director, Enforcement, Mississippi Department of 

Transportation

Hurst, Jules Jan. 27, 2006 Transportation Supervisor, Logistics Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Hurst, Paul Jan. 30, 2006 Chief Counsel, Offi ce of the Governor, Mississippi

Ingargiola, Larry Oct. 26, 2005

Director, Department of Homeland Security and 

Emergency Preparedness, St. Bernard Parish, 

Louisiana

Jackson, Michael Jan. 27, 2006 Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland 

Security

James, Lt. Gen. Daniel, III Jan. 3, 2006

Director, Air National Guard; Vice Chief of Staff, 

Department of the Air Force, U.S. Department of 

Defense

Jamieson, Gil Dec. 20, 2005

Acting Director, National Incident Management 

System Integration Center, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Joerger, Col. Glen, USAF Jan. 6, 2006 Wing Commander, Charleston Air Force Base 

Johnson, Edward Nov. 29, 2005 Safety and Training Manager, New Orleans Public 

Schools, City of New Orleans

Jones, Col. Al, USA Mar. 2, 2006 Senior Army Advisor, Georgia Army National Guard

Jones, Art Dec. 8, 2005

Chief, Disaster Recovery Division, Louisiana Offi ce 

of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Jones, Capt. Bruce, USCG Oct. 12, 2005; Nov. 

12, 2005

Commanding Offi cer, Air Station New Orleans, 

Louisiana 

Jones, Gary Jan. 11, 2006 Acting Regional Director, Region VI, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Jones, Brig. Gen. Gary Dec. 7, 2005 Director, Standing Joint Headquarters-North, U.S. 

Northern Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Jones, Greg Jan. 6, 2006 Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department 

of Transportation

Jones, Reggie Jan. 17, 2006

ESF-1 Program Manager, Offi ce of Intelligence 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation 

Jones, Wayne Feb. 9, 2006 Forest Area Supervisor, Florida Division of Forestry
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Jordan, Col. John, USA Feb. 28, 2006 Inspector General, Florida National Guard

Joseph, Capt. Michael Nov. 8, 2005 Liaison to New Orleans Offi ce of Homeland Security, New Orleans Fire Department, Louisiana

Jowett, Jack Oct. 31, 2005 Chair, Emergency Management Assistance 

Compact

Kaiser, Ken Jan. 25, 2006 Special Agent in Charge, Boston Field Offi ce, 

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Keating, Adm. Timothy, USN Feb. 3, 2006

Commander, North American Aerospace Defense 

Command and U.S. Northern Command, U.S. 

Department of Defense

Keeling, Col. Barry, Oct. 18, 2005 Commander, State Aviation Command, Louisiana 

Army National Guard

Kessler, Gary Jan. 27, 2006 Executive Vice President, Operations, Carey International, Inc.

Kilkenny, Rear Adm. Joseph, 

USN Nov. 30, 2005 Commander, Carrier Strike Group Ten, U.S. Department of Defense

King, William Jan. 17, 2006

Branch Chief, Region V, Radiological Emergency 

Preparedness Program, Technical Services Branch, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Kirkpatrick, Col. Tom Dec. 7, 2005 Citizen Corps Coordinator, Louisiana Offi ce of 

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Kleinpeter, Leonard Jan. 11, 2006

Special Assistant to the Governor, Offi ce of the 

Governor and Director, Offi ce of Community 

Programs, Louisiana

Kohlman, Col. James Dec. 6, 2005

Deputy, J6, U.S. Northern Command and North 

American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. 

Department of Defense

Kopplin, Andy Jan. 6, 2006 Chief of Staff, Offi ce of the Governor, Louisiana 

Kruse, Margaret Nov. 16, 2005

Head of White House Pacifi c Command, CounterDrug and Force Protection Division, Joint Forces 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

LaBuda, Capt. Gary, USN Dec. 2, 2005

Emergency Preparedness Liaison Offi cer to 

National Response Coordination Center, U.S. 

Department of Defense

LaCaze, Lt. Col. Keith Nov. 30, 2005 Assistant Administrator, Law Enforcement Division, 

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Lampard, Patrick Jan. 11, 2006 Chief, Fifth District, New Orleans Fire Department, 

Louisiana
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654

Landreneau, Maj. Gen. Bennett, USA Jan. 11, 2006 Adjutant General, Louisiana, Director, LOHSEP

Landreneau, Dwight Nov. 30, 2005 Secretary, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and 

Fisheries

Lapeyrolerie, Kitty Dec. 20, 2005

Regional Manager, Louisiana Rehabilitative Services and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, 

Louisiana Department of Social Services

Latham, Robert Jan. 27, 2006 Executive Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 

Lavender, Robert, Jr. Feb. 3, 2006

Deputy Director of Information Technology Communications, Offi ce of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health 

and Human Services

Lee, Harry Jan. 10, 2006 Sheriff, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Lloyd, Rear Adm. Dan, USCG Dec. 8, 2005

Division Chief, Joint Inter-Agency Coordination 

Group, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Department 

of Defense

Lokey, William Nov. 4, 2005; 

Jan. 20, 2006

Federal Coordinating Offi cer for Hurricane Katrina 

in Louisiana, Federal Emergency Management 

Agency

Loper, Butch Dec. 6, 2005 Director, Emergency Management Agency, Jackson 

County, Mississippi

Lowder, Michael Nov. 10, 2005 Deputy Director of Response, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Lowe, Michael Nov. 15, 2005 Emergency Manager, New Orleans District Corps 

of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Loy, Adm. James, USCG 

(Ret.) Nov. 16, 2005 Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security

Ludgood, Gary Jan. 20, 2006 Vice President for Integrated Network Planning 

and Implementation, BellSouth Corp. 

Lumpkin, Dee Nov. 16, 2005 Deputy Director of Emergency Management 

Agency, Hancock County, Mississippi 

Lyle, Mary Ann Jan. 25, 2006 Night Manager, National Response Coordination 

Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Maestri, Walter, Ph.D. Oct. 26, 2005; Oct. 

27, 2005

Director, Jefferson Parish Offi ce of Emergency 

Management, Louisiana

Maner, Andrew Feb. 2, 2006 Acting Chief Financial Offi cer, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security
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Markham, Capt. Brett, USN Dec. 7, 2005

Deputy Director of Intelligence, U.S. Northern 

Command and North American Aerospace Defense 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Martin, Bruce Nov. 10, 2005 Deputy of Administration, New Orleans Fire 

Department, Louisiana 

Martin, Ronald Jan. 13, 2006

Deputy Commander, Management Support Team, 

National Disaster Medical System, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Mason, Maj. Gen. James Feb. 14, 2006 Commander, 35th Infantry Division, Kansas Army 

National Guard

Massengill, Robert Sept. 16, 2005 Mayor, City of Brookhaven, Mississippi

Matthews, Joseph 

Oct. 14, 2005; Nov. 

23, 2005; Jan. 10, 

2006

Director, New Orleans Offi ce of Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana

Mayeaux, Jadwin, Col., 

LANG (Ret.) Nov. 29, 2005

Deputy Director, Homeland Security, Louisiana 

Offi ce of Homeland Security and Emergency 

Preparedness

Mayer, Matt Jan. 26, 2006

Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor, Offi ce of 

Domestic Preparedness Security and Acting Executive Director, Offi ce of Domestic Preparedness, U.S. 

Department of Homeland Security

Mayfi eld, Max, Ph.D. Jan. 27, 2006

Director, Tropical Prediction Center and National 

Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Mayne, Jeff Nov. 30, 2005

Supervisor, Special Investigator Section, and Legislative Liaison, Louisiana Department of Wildlife 

and Fisheries

McAllister, Tom Jan. 25, 2006; Jan. 

27, 2006

Director of Response and Recovery, Mississippi 

Emergency Management Agency 

McCall, Jim Nov. 30, 2005 Director, Youth Challenge Program, Carville, 

Louisiana

McClellan, Col. Wesley Jan. 23, 2006

Division Chief, Joint Interagency Coordination 

Group, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Department 

of Defense

McDaniel, Capt. Michael, 

USNR Dec. 2, 2005

Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison to Federal 

Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department 

of Defense

McHale, Paul

Jan. 4, 2006; 

Feb. 3, 2006; 

Feb. 17, 2006

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 

Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
HSGAC Interviews

656

McKeon, Capt. Tom, USN Nov. 14, 2005 Deputy Director of Operations (N3A) for U.S. Fleet 

Forces Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Mercer, William Jan. 26, 2006; Feb. 

23, 2006

Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General, 

Offi ce of the Attorney General and U.S. Attorney, 

Montana District, Executive Offi ce for United 

States Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice

Milani, William Jan. 12, 2006 Chief, Mobile Operations Section, Logistics Branch, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Miller, Maj. John Dec. 14, 2005 Chief Inspector (Southern Region), Highway Safety 

Patrol, Mississippi Public Safety Department

Mills, Chuck Feb. 14, 2006 Vice President, Emergency Management Services 

International, Inc.

Misczak, Mark Nov. 14, 2005 Individual Assistance Branch Chief, Region VI, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Modicut, Joseph Jan. 5, 2006

Emergency Services Coordinator, Operations Offi ce, Louisiana Department of Transportation and 

Development

Monette, Ted Nov. 15, 2005 Acting Director, Response and Recovery Division, 

Region I, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Montz, Cindy Jan. 12, 2006 Senior Planner, Louisiana Offi ce of Homeland 

Security and Emergency Preparedness

Moore, Gary Dec. 9, 2005 Director, Logistics Branch, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Moulton, Brig. Gen. Harold, 

USAF Dec. 5, 2005 Director, Standing Joint Headquarters-North, U.S. 

Northern Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Mouton, Lt. Col. Doug Dec. 1, 2005 Commander, 225th Engineering Group, Louisiana 

National Guard

Muir, Col. Thomas, USA Dec. 6, 2005 Deputy Chief, Current Operations, U.S. Northern 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Murillo, Luis Dec. 7, 2005 Deputy Director, New Orleans Offi ce of Emergency 

Preparedness, Louisiana

Myers, Gen. Richard, USAF Feb. 28, 2006 Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Department 

of Defense 

Naomi, Alfred Nov. 16, 2005; Dec. 

9, 2005

Senior Project Manager, Lake Pontchartrain and 

Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project, New Orleans 

District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Neely, Daryl Jan. 24, 2006 Policy Advisor, Offi ce of the Governor, Mississippi
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Nelms, Bill Jan. 6, 2006

Acquisitions Branch Manager, Federal Aviation 

Administration Southwest Region, Federal Aviation 

Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

Nelson, Gordon Jan. 6, 2006 Assistant Secretary for Operations, Louisiana 

Department of Transportation and Development

Noble, Ellen Dec. 13, 2005 Chapters Solution Manager, Southeast Service 

Area, American Red Cross

O’Dell, Maj. Gen. Douglas, 

USMC Dec. 14, 2005 Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, U.S. 

Department of Defense

Oliver, Col. Cliff Nov. 30, 2005 Installation Commander, Gillis W. Long Center, 

Louisiana National Guard

Otterstedt, Col. Chuck, USA Nov. 16, 2005 Deputy Director of Operations, Joint Forces Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Oxley, Col. Mark Oct. 12, 2005; Dec. 9, 

2005; Mar. 13, 2006 Chief of Staff, Louisiana State Police

Parent, Charles Nov. 10, 2005 Superintendent, New Orleans Fire Department, 

Louisiana 

Parker, Gerald, D.V.M., Ph.D. Feb. 10, 2006

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Offi ce of 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. 

Department of Health and Human Services

Parr, Philip Nov. 16, 2005 Federal Coordinating Offi cer, Region I, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Paskewich, Capt. Frank, 

USCG Oct. 12, 2005 Commander, Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, 

U.S. Coast Guard 

Payne, Maj. Wayne Dec. 6, 2005 Director of Operations, Harrison County Sheriff’s 

Department, Mississippi

Pearce, Vince Jan. 6, 2006

Manager, National Response Program, Offi ce of 

Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response, 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Penoyer, Lt. Cmdr. Brian Mar. 2, 2006 Operations Integration Staff, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security

Petillo, Jay Feb. 13, 2006

Operations Offi cer, Offi ce of Public Health and 

Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of 

Health and Human Services 

Pevey, Lt. Joe Dec. 6, 2005

Deputy Director, Southern Regional Public Safety 

Institute, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, 

Mississippi
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Phillips, George Jan. 26, 2006 Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Public 

Safety

Phillips, Jeff Nov. 1, 2005 Director, Emergency Operations Center, Offi ce of 

Emergency Management, New Mexico 

Pinner, Richard Nov. 16, 2005

Section Chief, Geotech Branch, Engineering Division, New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers

Powell, Don Jan. 11, 2006

Coordinator of Recovery and Rebuilding in the 

Gulf Coast Region, U.S. Department of Homeland 

Security (named Nov. 1, 2005)

Pratts, Roseanne Jan. 31, 2006 Director of Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana 

Department of Health and Hospitals

Preau, Edmond, Jr. Nov. 17, 2005

Assistant Secretary, Public Works and Inter-Modal 

Transportation, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 

Prechter, Col. Pat Jan. 6, 2006

State Chief Nurse, Louisiana Army National Guard 

and Deputy Commander, Louisiana Medical Command

Prevo, Dan Jan. 17, 2006

Former Region VI Regional Emergency Transportation Representative, Offi ce of Intelligence, Security 

and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of 

Transportation 

Quinn, Cmdr. Tom, USN Nov. 15, 2005 Director of Operations, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic

Ramsey, Dennis Apr. 4, 2006 Mayor, City of Hope, Arkansas

Reese, Lou Oct. 14, 2005; Nov. 

21, 2005

Assistant to the Director, New Orleans Offi ce of 

Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana

Reininger, Capt. Bob, USCG Dec. 5, 2005

Chief, Future Operations Division, Operational 

Planning Group, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. 

Department of Defense

Rembert, Brenda Jan. 26, 2006 Director, Planning, Training and Exercise Bureau, 

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Reppel, Charles, Sr. Oct. 18, 2005 Special Assistant to the Parish President, St. 

Bernard Parish

Rhode, Patrick Dec. 22, 2005; Jan. 4, 

2006; Jan. 10, 2006

Acting Deputy Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Rice, Joseph Oct. 4, 2005 Director of Operations, Carson Helicopters, Inc

Riemann, Kris Dec. 8, 2005 Director of Public Works, City of Gulfport, Mississippi
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Riley, Warren Dec. 20, 2005; Jan. 

12, 2006

Former Deputy Superintendent, New Orleans 

Police Department, Louisiana 

Roberson, Col. Darryl, USAF Nov. 10, 2005

Assistant Deputy Director, Antiterrorism and 

Homeland Defense, Joint Staff, U.S. Department of 

Defense

Roberts, Col. Bryan, USA Feb. 23, 2006 Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st 

Cavalry Division, U.S. Department of Defense

Roberts, David Jan. 18, 2006 Director, Biloxi Fire Department, Mississippi

Robinson, Tony Nov. 15, 2005 Director, Response and Recovery Division, Region 

VI, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Rodriguez, Junior Oct. 18, 2005 President, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Rowe, Maj. Gen. Richard, 

USA Jan. 20, 2006 Director of Operations, U.S. Northern Command, 

U.S. Department of Defense

Russo, Nick Dec. 21, 2005 Federal Coordinating Offi cer, Region I, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Ryder, Terry Jan. 10, 2006 Executive Counsel, Offi ce of the Governor, Louisiana

Sanders, Rev. Torrin Nov. 23, 2005 President, Orleans Parish School Board, Louisiana

Santos, Col. Earl Dec. 21, 2005 Joint Director of Military Support, Louisiana 

National Guard

Scherling, Maj. Gen. Terry, 

USAF Jan. 19, 2006

Deputy Director for Antiterrorism and Homeland 

Defense, and Joint Director for Military Support, 

Operations Directorate, Joint Staff, U.S. Department of Defense

Selva, Brig. Gen. Paul, USAF Feb. 16, 2006 Director of Operations, U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Sexton, Alfred Dec. 19, 2005 Commander of Administration, Gulfport Police 

Department, Mississippi

Shaffer, Wilson, Ph.D. Feb. 24, 2006

Chief, Evaluations Branch, National Weather 

Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration

Shanahan, Col. Dan, USA Feb. 23, 2006 Commander, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry 

Division, U.S. Department of Defense

Shingler, Wendell Jan. 31, 2006; Feb. 

14, 2006

Director, Offi ce of Federal Protective Service, Border and Transportation Security, U.S. Department 

of Homeland Security
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Simonson, Stewart Feb. 16, 2006

Assistant Secretary, Offi ce of Public Health and 

Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of 

Health and Human Services

Sloan, Marie Mar. 1, 2006 Section Chief, Disaster Workforce, Response Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Smith, Jeffrey, Jr. Jan. 13, 2006

Acting Deputy Director, Emergency Management, 

Louisiana Offi ce of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Smith, Gavin Jan. 11, 2006 Director, Governor’s Offi ce of Recovery and 

Renewal, Mississippi

Smith, Col. George, USAF Dec. 6, 2005 Chief, Joint Planning Group, J5, U.S. Northern 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Smith, John Sept. 16, 2005 Mayor, City of Meridian, Mississippi

Smith, Kenya Dec. 20, 2005

Executive Assistant, Division of Intergovernmental Relations, Offi ce of the Mayor, City of New 

Orleans, Louisiana

Smith, Patricia Jan. 11, 2006 Director of Scheduling and Administration, Offi ce 

of the Mayor, City of New Orleans, Louisiana 

Smith, William Jan. 20, 2006 Chief Technology Offi cer, BellSouth Corp 

Smithburg, Don Feb. 7, 2006

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Offi cer, Health Care Services Division, Louisiana State 

University

Smithson, Lt. Col. Lee Jan. 25, 2006 Director of Military Support, Mississippi Army 

National Guard

Snyder, Capt. Rick, USN Nov. 14, 2005 Executive Offi cer, USS Bataan

Spangenburg, Clayton Jan. 24, 2006 Program Specialist, Preparedness Division, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Spencer, Stevan, P.E. Nov. 14, 2005 Chief Engineer, Orleans Levee District, Louisiana

Spohrer, Gerry Nov. 15, 2005 Executive Director, West Jefferson Levee District, 

Louisiana

Spraggins, Col. Joseph, Nov. 17, 2005 Director, Harrison County Emergency Management 

Agency, Mississippi 

St. Amant, Jesse Nov. 9, 2005 Director, Homeland Security Offi ce of Emergency 

Preparedness, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

St. Martin, Marcia Dec. 9, 2005 Executive Director, New Orleans Sewerage and 

Water Board, Louisiana
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Stack, Michael Nov. 17, 2005

Engineer, New Orleans District Design Water 

Resources, Louisiana Department of Transportation 

and Development

Stanley, Ron Jan. 27, 2006 President, Landstar Express America, Inc.

Stanton, Larry Feb. 6, 2006

Deputy Director, Risk Management Division, Offi ce 

of Infrastructure Protection, Preparedness Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 

Stephan, Robert Jan. 13, 2006

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection, Preparedness Directorate, 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Stephens, Kevin, M.D. Nov. 9, 2005; Nov. 

10, 2005

Director, New Orleans Health Department, 

Louisiana

Strickland, Jim Jan. 25, 2006 Team Member, Urban Search and Rescue, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency 

Sullivan, Pat Dec. 7, 2005 Fire Chief, Gulfport Fire Department, Mississippi

Swain, Lonnie Nov. 9, 2005 Assistant Superintendent, New Orleans Police 

Department, Louisiana 

Taylor, Cynthia Oct. 14, 2005; Oct. 

17, 2005

Deputy Director, Offi ce of Public Affairs, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency

Thibodeaux, Lt. Col. Jacques Dec. 6, 2005; Jan. 12, 

2006

Joint Director of Military Support to Civilian 

Authorities, Louisiana National Guard

Tillie, James Dec. 19, 2005 Safety Director, Regional Transit Authority, New 

Orleans, Louisiana 

Tolbert, Eric Nov. 8, 2005; Dec. 1, 

2005

Former Director, Response Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Torres, Lt. Roberto, USCG Oct. 18, 2005 Pilot, Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana 

Tullier, Terry Nov. 22, 2005

Director, New Orleans Offi ce of Emergency 

Preparedness and former Deputy Director, New 

Orleans Fire Department, Louisiana 

Turner, Fredrick Nov. 23, 2005 Transportation Manager, Transportation Department, Orleans Parish School Board, Louisiana

Vallarautto, Terry Dec. 2, 2005 Interoperability Coordinator, Louisiana Offi ce of 

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Vanacore, Michael Jan. 27, 2006

Director, Offi ce of International Affairs and Assistant Director, Offi ce of Investigations, Immigration and Custom Enforcement, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security
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Vanderwagen, Rear Adm. 

Craig Feb. 7, 2006

Acting Chief Medical Offi cer, Indian Health Service, 

and Offi cer, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service

Vaughn, Lt. Gen. Clyde., USA Jan. 18, 2006 Director, Army National Guard, U.S. Department 

of Defense

Veillon, Brig. Gen. Brod, 

Louisiana AirNG Nov. 29, 2005 Assistant Adjutant General, Louisiana Air National 

Guard 

Villar, Chris Jan. 26, 2006 Owner, Go-Cans, LLC

Vislay, Lt. Cmdr. Mark, USCG Oct. 26, 2005

HH-60J Instructor Pilot, Training Division, Aviation 

Training Center Mobile, Alabama, U.S. Coast 

Guard

Wagenaar, Col. Richard, USA Nov. 15, 2005 District Engineer, New Orleans District, U.S. Army 

Corps of Engineers 

Waguespack, Leslie Nov. 16, 2005

Task Force Guardian, New Orleans District Support 

Team, Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps 

of Engineers

Wainwright, Sherry Jan. 23, 2006 Assessment and Exercise Branch Chief, Region VI, 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Wallace, Mark Jan. 20, 2006 Region VI, Operations Offi cer, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency

Warr, Brent

Nov. 15, 2005; Nov. 

17, 2005; Jan. 9, 

2006

Mayor, City of Gulfport, Mississippi

Weatherford, Alan Dec. 8, 2005 Operations Bureau Commander, Gulfport Police 

Department, Mississippi

Webb, David Feb. 7, 2006

Program Specialist, Program Offi ce, National 

Search and Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue 

Response System, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Wells, Scott Nov. 15, 2005

Deputy Federal Coordinating Offi cer for Hurricane 

Katrina in Louisiana, Federal Emergency Management Agency 

White, Marva Nov. 23, 2005 Director, Transportation Department, Orleans Parish School Board, Louisiana

Whitehorn, Col. Henry Nov. 29, 2005

Superintendent, Louisiana State Police and Deputy 

Secretary, Public Safety Services and Corrections, 

Louisiana

Wiley, Jeffery Nov. 4, 2005 Sheriff, Sheriff’s Offi ce, Ascension Parish, Louisiana
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Wilkins, Kay Dec. 20, 2005 Chief Executive Offi cer, Southeast Louisiana Chapter, American Red Cross

Williamson, Ann Dec. 7, 2005 Secretary, Louisiana Department of Social Services

Willow, Capt. Mark Nov. 9, 2005 Commander, Homeland Security Division, New 

Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Womack, Thomas Jan. 27, 2006 Deputy Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 

Wood, John Jan. 27, 2006 Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Homeland 

Security

Woods, Col. Roberta, USA Dec. 7, 2005 Chief, Plans and Operations Division, U.S. Northern 

Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Young, Maj. Gen. Ronald Jan. 17, 2006 Acting Director, Joint Staff, National Guard Bureau, 

U.S. Department of Defense

Ziegler, D.J. Dec. 9, 2005 Harbor Master, Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi
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