Skip Breeden

Background

About Skip Breeden

Mr. Breeden brings over 30 years of emergency management experience serving at the local, state, national and international levels. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Northwestern State University in 1970. In 2013 Mr. Breeden completed the degree requirements for a Master in Public Administration from Capella University. He holds certification as a Louisiana Emergency Manager- Professional Level, DHS/FEMA Level 1 - Professional Continuity Practitioner, and the DHS/FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner. As an Emergency Coordinator, he develops, reviews and updates plans for emergency evacuation transportation. He has responsibility for coordination of contracts/RFPs for supplies, equipment, and agreements with vendors for the emergency transportation arena. He assist the Director of the DOTD Emergency Operations in managing the emergency operations of the department during times of activation. He also develops, reviews and updates plans for the agency's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Including, conducting drills, seminars and exercises to validate continuity plans and procedures. He executes and manages the DOTD emergency response, operations, and related activities before, during and after an emergency or disaster event. Mr. Breeden has been actively involved with both the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and the Louisiana Emergency Management Association (LEPA) for numerous years. He is currently serving LEPA as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Breeden has been licensed as an Amateur Radio Operator and holds a Extra Class license.