DONALD STINNETT
Maryville,Tennessee
Summary
International security and emergency management leader with 20+ years of experience designing and leading enterprise security, emergency preparedness, and crisis management programs across corporate, governmental, and consulting environments. Proven advisor to executive leadership on global risk, regulatory compliance, incident command, and business continuity frameworks. Experienced operating in remote, multi-agency, and geographically distributed environments supporting complex organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Security, Emergency Management & Safety Analyst
Pilot Company
01.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide security, emergency preparedness, and crisis management programs across a large, multi-site corporate environment.
- Design and maintain emergency response, incident management, and business continuity frameworks aligned with corporate governance standards.
- Advise senior leadership on security risks, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience.
- Manage and mentor a distributed team of 12 safety and security professionals supporting corporate operations.
- Conduct threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate operational and security risks.
- Coordinate incident response and preparedness efforts with government agencies, first responders, and external stakeholders.
- Global energy and travel center operator with nationwide corporate and field operations.
Senior Security & Emergency Management Consultant
ABS Group Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Led security and emergency management assessments for enterprise and government clients operating under CFATS and federal regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated emergency management systems for preparedness against natural, technological, and man-made threats.
- Designed and facilitated crisis response planning, tabletop exercises, and full-scale incident simulations.
- Provided subject-matter expertise in emergency management, security governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Supported federal risk governance initiatives through Site Security Plan analysis and regulatory reporting.
- National consulting firm supporting critical infrastructure, industrial, and government clients.
Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Blount County Govt.
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Directed multi-agency emergency management and homeland security operations across government, public safety, and private-sector partners.
- Led development and execution of emergency operations plans, continuity planning, and incident command protocols.
- Conducted hazard, capability, vulnerability, and risk assessments to support preparedness and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated emergency response activities with state and federal agencies during high-impact incidents.
- Advised executive and elected leadership on emergency declarations, response strategy, and recovery planning.
- County government agency responsible for emergency management, homeland security coordination, and public safety preparedness.
Homeland Security Coordinator
University of Tennessee
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Administered statewide homeland security training programs for law enforcement and emergency management personnel.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of seven trainers.
- Coordinated threat vulnerability training across schools, hospitals, chemical plants, and high-risk facilities.
- Public research university administering statewide homeland security and emergency management training programs.
Police Officer, Investigator & School Resource Officer
Pigeon Forge Police Department
- Conducted criminal investigations with focus on intelligence gathering, juvenile cases, and crisis negotiation.
- Supported national accreditation efforts as Assistant Accreditation Manager for CALEA compliance.
- Developed and implemented school safety, emergency preparedness, and crisis response programs.
- Accredited municipal police department providing full-spectrum law enforcement, investigative, and community safety services for the City of Pigeon Forge.
Education
M.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
B.S. - Criminal Justice & Political Science
East Tennessee State University
A.S. - Law Enforcement Administration
East Tennessee State University
Graduate - Tennessee Law Enforcement Executive Development Program
FBI TLEEDS
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) -
ASIS
OSHA 30 Certification -
Skills
- Global Security Operations
- Emergency Management Frameworks
- Crisis & Incident Management
- Enterprise Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
- Business Continuity Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Multi-Agency & Cross-Border Coordination
- Executive Risk Advisory
- Remote Leadership
Timeline
Security, Emergency Management & Safety Analyst
Pilot Company
01.2024 - Current
Senior Security & Emergency Management Consultant
ABS Group Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2024
Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Blount County Govt.
01.2007 - 01.2013
Homeland Security Coordinator
University of Tennessee
01.2006 - 01.2007
Police Officer, Investigator & School Resource Officer
Pigeon Forge Police Department
M.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
B.S. - Criminal Justice & Political Science
East Tennessee State University
A.S. - Law Enforcement Administration
East Tennessee State University
Graduate - Tennessee Law Enforcement Executive Development Program
FBI TLEEDS
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) -
ASIS
OSHA 30 Certification -
Leadership And Community Involvement
Elected School Board Member, Maryville City Schools, 01/01/22, 12/31/26
Credentials
- MS
- CPP
Leadership And Community Involvement
Elected School Board Member, Maryville City Schools, 01/01/22, 12/31/26