Clifton Hebert
Bell City,LA
Summary
Vice President of Recovery Services with over 21 years in emergency management. Demonstrates leadership in coordinating preparedness training and managing multi-million dollar disaster recovery projects, ensuring compliance and operational continuity during crises.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
State of North Dakota – Department of Mineral Resources
09.2022 - Current
- Led grant management, cost recovery, and audit preparation for plugging and abandonment programs of orphan oil and gas wells, ensuring program sustainability.
- Oversaw reclamation efforts for well sites, achieving compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
- Managed documentation and data integrity to ensure accurate state and federal reporting compliance.
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
AG Witt,llc
Bell City, Louisiana
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with sub-grantee to resolve FEMA PA issues, developed Closeout Final Inspection Report, and documented all expenses for $55,000,000 in emergency and permanent work projects following Hurricane Ike.
- Guided client in establishing and navigating new FEMA PA grants portal and implementing new FEMA policies and procedures.
- Worked with the client and FEMA PDMG to compile required documentation and properly document project tasks, costs, submission of all EEI requests, and submission of the project to CRC for obligation.
- Served as state agency liaison for FEMA PA projects.
- Represented the State of Vermont Office of Emergency Management, assisting assigned applicants with FEMA PA disaster recovery issues related to Hurricane Irene.
- Executed closeout procedures, addressing applicant issues, coordinating site inspections, and securing signatures on required documents.
- Assist the sub-grantee with time extension / quarterly reporting of ongoing projects.
Vice President of Recovery Services
AG Witt
Bell City, Louisiana
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Clifton Hebert serves as a Vice President of Recovery Services for AG Witt and has more than 21 years of direct experience in emergency management.
- Led strategic planning initiatives that resulted in increased company growth and innovation.
- Directed organizational change efforts that enhanced operational processes and fostered a positive culture.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
- Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.
- Oversaw quality assurance efforts to maintain high standards of product and service delivery.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams.
- Developed key partnerships to enhance business opportunities and market presence.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
Senior Project Manager
State of Iowa – Office of Homeland Security
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed the School Safety Grant program, funding security improvements across 1,500 public school facilities.
- Managed capital improvement projects and coordinated cost recovery, optimizing funding through district-level grants.
- Ensured timely reimbursement and compliance with grant requirements, supporting financial integrity and project accountability.
Project Manager
Lafayette Parish School System
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with sub-grantee to resolve FEMA PA issues, organizing and developing solutions.
- Worked with the client and FEMA PDMG to compile required documentation and properly document project tasks, costs, submission of all EEI requests, and submission of the project to CRC for obligation.
- Guided client in setting up and navigating new FEMA PA grants portal and updated FEMA policies and procedures.
- Assisted the sub-grantee with time extension and quarterly reporting of ongoing projects.
- Supported sub-grantee in managing COVID-19 / CARES Act funding and submitting COVID-19-related expenses.
- Assist with the development and preparation of a cost summary for force account labor costs related to hazard pay for essential personnel to be submitted for FEMA reimbursement.
Project Manager
Sheldon Independent School District
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with client and FEMA PDMG to compile documentation, accurately track project tasks and costs, and submit all EEI requests and project obligations to CRC.
- Collaborated with grant specialist and sub-grantee to resolve FEMA PA issues and streamline project organization.
- Supported sub-grantee in securing time extensions and completing quarterly project reports.
- Assisted the client in setting up and navigating the new FEMA PA grants portal and new FEMA policies and procedures.
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
State of New Jersey
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed a team of 15 disaster recovery specialists to organize and develop the Closeout Final Inspection Report, document and validate expenses related to Pre-Sandy disasters 2009-2011, and assist sub-grantees with the implementation of New MB-3 (NJEM Grants) Software and Sandy-related PA issues.
- Personally, performed project closeouts for multiple assigned applicants in Cape May, Ocean, Monmouth Counties for over $60,000,000 in emergency & permanent work projects.
- Served as closeout specialist, addressing applicant issues by coordinating site inspections, collecting signatures on required documents, validating costs, identifying mitigation opportunities, and managing periodic reporting.
- Coordinated with counties on time extensions and scope changes to ensure compliance with FEMA regulations.
- Served as State Agency Liaison, coordinating with FEMA on disaster recovery projects.
- Represented Vermont Office of Emergency Management in assisting applicants with FEMA PA disaster recovery issues related to Hurricane Irene.
FEMA PA Project Closeout Group Lead
State of Louisiana
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Coordinated closeout projects for Local and State FEMA initiatives following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike, ensuring compliance and timely completion.
- Collaborated with sub-grantees and State agencies to resolve FEMA PA issues, developed the Closeout Workbook Template, and documented expenses and revenue for audit preparation and final FEMA review.
- Led daily closeout activities for a 25-member team, driving project completion and adherence to timelines.
- Monitored team activities and conducted evaluations to meet GOHSEP requirements.
- Program Delivery Manager writing PA grants under the new FEMA delivery model through FEMA’s new State-Led Disaster Recovery model.
- Provided additional technical assistance to applicants and helped them collect and log the data necessary to recover more efficiently.
State Agency Liaison / FEMA PA Specialist
State of Vermont
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Guided applicants through FEMA PA disaster recovery processes for Hurricane Irene as State of Vermont Office of Emergency Management representative.
- Facilitated closeout of state emergency management projects by resolving applicant issues, coordinating site inspections, and ensuring completion of required documentation.
Recovery Specialist
BP Deepwater Horizon Long-Term Recovery
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Served as Recovery Specialist and governmental liaison, collaborating with state and local agencies to process spill-related claims for BP and supporting BP Community Relations Managers in community relations initiatives across southwestern Louisiana.
- Collaborated with community partners to assess recovery needs and resources.
- Facilitated workshops to educate stakeholders on recovery processes and best practices.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term recovery initiatives.
Education
High School – Diploma -
South Cameron High
Creole, LA05-1979
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project goals and milestones
- Budget planning
- Cost control
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Emergency Management
- Project closeout
- Documentation management
- Contract preparation
- Team collaboration
- Client liaison
- Training and mentoring
- Cost recovery
- Project milestones
- Growth management
- Operations oversight
- Administrative management
- Hiring and onboarding
- Employee reviews
- Performance evaluations
- Schedule management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Cost control
Certification
- FEMA IS 130
- IS208a
- IS250
- IS271
- IS324
- IS366
- IS393a
- IS522
- S546a
- IS547a
- IS558
- IS632a
- IS634
- IS860a
- IS814
- IS100
- IS200
- IS300
- IS400
- IS 700
- IS800
- IS1001
- IS520
- IS1002
- IS1005
- IS1014
- IS1017
- Mass Fatality Planning
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Vice President of Recovery Services
AG Witt
02.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Project Manager
State of North Dakota – Department of Mineral Resources
09.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
State of Iowa – Office of Homeland Security
08.2021 - 05.2025
Project Manager
Lafayette Parish School System
01.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Sheldon Independent School District
01.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
AG Witt,llc
01.2017 - Current
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
State of New Jersey
01.2013 - 12.2017
FEMA PA Project Closeout Group Lead
State of Louisiana
01.2011 - 12.2013
State Agency Liaison / FEMA PA Specialist
State of Vermont
01.2011 - 12.2011
Recovery Specialist
BP Deepwater Horizon Long-Term Recovery
01.2010 - 12.2011
High School – Diploma -
South Cameron High