Erika Roberts

Leads and coordinates security and emergency operations protecting critical national infrastructure across an 8,500‑square‑mile region. Oversees integrated Active Duty and Air National Guard teams in continuous, high‑tempo operations supporting mission continuity. Works with senior leaders and partner organizations to set priorities, allocate resources, and maintain readiness for complex, no‑fail environments. Ensures clear communication and situational awareness during incidents affecting dispersed facilities and essential services.

Directs training and readiness programs for 268 personnel supporting nuclear security and emergency response missions. Develops qualification standards that meet federal requirements and ensures teams are prepared for demanding operational environments. Provides command‑and‑control support by maintaining real‑time awareness of field activities and guiding actions during incidents and mission changes.

Supervises daily security and emergency operations across dispersed critical‑infrastructure sites. Directs response forces, evaluates alarms and sensor activity, and initiates protective actions to safeguard high‑value national assets. Maintains steady communication with leadership and partner agencies to support timely decisions during emerging threats and operational disruptions.

Manages logistics and equipment programs supporting 450+ personnel in a high‑tempo overseas mission. Oversees inventory control, procurement, and sustainment processes by managing allocated funding as the unit’s Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder, tracking expenditures, researching items, obtaining vendor quotes, and ensuring compliant purchasing channels to secure mission‑essential supplies. Works with installation leadership and partner agencies to maintain uninterrupted support during contingency and rapid‑response operations.

Leads daily security, law enforcement, and emergency response operations for a multi‑agency team, including military working dog units. Serves as the senior security liaison to Republic of Korea forces, ensuring aligned operations and shared situational awareness. Directs incident actions and maintains continuity of operations in a politically sensitive international environment.

Executes protective security missions for senior leaders and high‑risk personnel in deployed environments. Conducts detailed route planning, site assessments, and protective measures across multiple cities and population centers. Serves as the primary U.S. security point of contact for partner agencies, ensuring safe movement, coordinated actions, and continuity of mission activities in complex, high‑threat settings.

Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic operational plans.

Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional growth and skill development.

Supervises security and emergency response operations across a joint environment involving U.S. personnel and host‑nation police. Protects critical intelligence facilities, schools, and mission‑essential infrastructure through consistent oversight and on‑scene decision support. Leads incident actions and preserves operational continuity by maintaining shared situational awareness and coordinated communication between U.S. and host‑nation authorities.

Manages real‑time emergency coordination and incident response for two geographically separated installations. Maintains continuous situational awareness by pulling in updates from U.S., NATO, and host‑nation partners to support informed decision‑making. Issues emergency notifications, directs response actions, and sustains continuity of operations during crises affecting essential services and mission‑critical infrastructure.