Robert Follis

• Disaster Consultant and Management
• Consultant for 2 different companies that was awarded both federal and state contracts.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

• Project Manager and Deputy Program Manager

The following is a summary of key projects:

• Project Manager, Florida Emergency Housing Mission, FDEM, 23 Counties in FL, $24,000,000.00, 11/2022 – 11/2023. Managed property leasing, sub-contractors, internal staff, haul, install and maintenance temporary housing for Hurricane Ian survivors. Worked directly with state officials inside of their emergency operation center.
• Project Manager, FDEM Logistics, FDEM, FL Statewide, $100,000,000.00, 09/2022 - 11/2022. Led project that supplied FDEM with logistical and material support for the Hurricane Ian. Based at the State Emergency Operations Center. And worked directly with the FDEM Deputy Director.
• Project Manager, Kentucky Emergency Housing Mission, FEMA, Multiple Locations, $12,000,000.00, 01/2022 – 09/2022. Managed sub-contractors, internal staff, haul, install and maintenance temporary housing for tornado survivors. Assisted in design, infrastructure layout and oversight of staging yard for FEMA.
• Maintenance Project Manager, Louisiana Emergency Housing Mission, GOHSEP (State Mission) Baton Rouge, LA $50,000,000.00, 09/2021 – 01/2022. Designed maintenance program to encompass over 5000 units. Trained and prepared staff to execute the project.
• Project Manager, Oregon Emergency Housing Mission, FEMA, Medford, OR, $24,000,000.00, 11/2020 – 09/2021. Managed sub-contractors, internal staff, haul, install and maintenance temporary housing for fire victims in OR. Assisted in design, infrastructure layout and oversight of multiple housing sites for FEMA.
• Project/Deputy Program Manager, FDEM Logistics, FDEM, FL Statewide, $89,000,000.00, 06/2020 - 11/2020. Led project that supplied FDEM with logistical and material support for the statewide Covid-19 Testing and vaccination mission. Based at the State Emergency Operations Center. And worked directly with the FDEM Deputy Director.

Accomplishments:

• During my 1st APTIM mission FDEM, I was able to overcome several challenges. Initially I was brought in as rotational management at the SEOC. The first challenge was that of the relationship and information flow from our partner SLS. After being caught up to speed, I was able to address our partner SLS and work with them to employ solutions. Since then, the relationship has been solidified and the flow of information has increased tremendously. I quickly became competent in the software used on the Mission Quick Base & Share Point. Was named Deputy Program Manager and then Interim Program Manager. The project has averaged 1.43M a month in profit for APTIM.
• Awards/Client Commendations:
• Issued a challenge coin from the Office of Sheriff and Police Jacksonville, FL
• Issued a challenge pin from State of FL (FDEM-Recovery)

• Operations/Project Manager responsible for overseeing the scheduling, permitting, set-up and maintenance of temporary housing for disaster victims with the FEMA Missions-Louisiana Flood Project, Hurricane Irma, FL and Hurricane Harvey, Southeast Texas.

Responsible for all aspects of contract management and liaison to contracting office and/or Prime Contractor.

The following is a summary of key projects:

Contract/Operation/Program Manager, Hurricane Harvey, , APTIM/FEMA, SE Texas, $18,000,000.00, 11/2017 - 09/2018

• Haul and Install THU's. Maintenance and deactivation of THU's.

Contract/Operations/Project Manager, Hurricane Irma, , FEMA, FL, $100,000,000.00, 10/2017 - 11/2017

• Haul and Install THU's. Maintenance and deactivation of THU's.

Contract/Operation/Program Manager, Louisiana Flood. , APTIM/FEMA, Louisiana, $20,000,000.00, 09/2017 - 11/2017

Maintenance and deactivation of THU's.

• Project Manager for FEMA Project overseeing the set-up of temporary housing for disaster victims. Managed maintenance department that conducted monthly inspections and repairs. Managed warranty repairs made by subcontractors for units produced for FEMA by D&D Disaster Services in Selma, AL and Cumberland, MA.
• The following is a summary of key projects:
• Contract/Project Manager, Manufacture THU, FEMA, Selma, AL & Cumberland ME, 07/2012 - 10/2012
• Manufacture and warranty repair of THU's
• Maintenance Manager, Minot, ND Flood, PATH/FEMA, Minot, ND, 02/2012 - 05/2012
• Maintenance and deactivation of THU's.
• Contract/Operations Manager, Capital Oil, , Capital Oil, North Dakota, $9,000,000.00, 08/2011 - 12/2011
• Haul and Install Housing units for man camp.
• Project Manager, Tornado Joplin, MO, , Shaw, Joplin, MO, $7,400,000.00, 06/2011 - 12/2011
• Haul and Install THU's. Maintenance and deactivation of THU's.

• Co-owner of a consulting firm hired by FEMA contractors for hurricane relief in Florida. Responsible for overseeing crews and insuring proper adherence to the Florida codes regarding the installation of manufactured homes. Oversight of installation and design of ADA qualified ramps and steps for entry way to the temporary homes.
• The following is a summary of key projects:
• Project Manager, Hurricane Charley, Nuway/FEMA, Punta Gorda, FL, 11/2004 - 02/2005 Haul and Install of THU's.
• Residential Mobile Home foundation updates for FHA Financing

• Owner of Mobile Home Retro-fit Company that updated foundations on Mobile Homes to meet FHA standards. Also, subcontracted as management to Jack Williams Construction as Project Manager for Subway Restaurant(s) updated theme and/or conversion to theme.

• Responsible for overall operation of the nationwide sales effort for a manufactured home set up materials manufacturing company. Developed & implemented new pricing, marketing & sales strategies that helped move the overall revenue of the company from $800,000 to 1.4 million in less than two years. Also responsible for design and development of installation instructions & all marketing tools including brochures, logo and website.