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Roger Kinney
Cal OES Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced public information and emergency communications leader with cross-sector expertise spanning state government, tribal coordination, and private-sector consulting. Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as utility and telecommunications stakeholders. Adept at providing subject matter input to legislative staff, supporting executive decision-making, and guiding the development of public-facing alert and warning systems. Recognized for leading collaborative initiatives that strengthen infrastructure resilience and enhance public safety communications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
37
37
Certifications
Work History
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator - Lead
California Governor's Office Of Emergency Services
03.2023 - Current
- Developed a statewide alert and warning training adopted by well over 50% of California emergency managers, enhancing local preparedness and standardization.
- Coordinated legislative engagement, drafted talking points, and supported development of legislation expanding California’s alert and warning systems.
- Tracked and analyzed legislation impacting public safety communications; briefed executive leadership on potential programmatic impacts.
- Partnered with FEMA, FCC, ATIS, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and PG&E to improve telecommunications coordination and warning infrastructure.
- Collaborated with local agencies to share emergency communications plans and systems, and support improved situational awareness during critical incidents.
- Represented Cal OES in State Emergency Management Specialists (SEMS) and State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC) meetings, building collaboration with local governments and tribal entities. Represented Cal OES in advisory groups with FEMA focused on the development of public communication best practices.
- Drafted program budget proposals, operational outlines, first Cal OES Alert and Warning after-action reports, and executive-level briefings to support leadership decision-making.
Senior Security Risk Analyst - Planning
Andalusian Executive
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Conducted enterprise risk assessments and advised clients on crisis response and continuity planning.
- Delivered emergency preparedness training for private security firms, including development of evacuation and active shooter response plans.
- Supported site-specific emergency planning and reviewed operational procedures to enhance preparedness and compliance for private-sector clients.
Public Information Officer / Tribal Police Officer
Round Valley Tribal Police
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led multi-agency emergency response operations, working with Cal Fire, federal law enforcement, sheriff's departments, and tribal agencies.
- Served as Public Information Officer focused on coordinating communications between tribal government leadership, federal agencies, and local law enforcement partners.
Logistics Administrator United States Marine Corps
United States Armed Forces
03.2006 - 10.2014
- Directed logistics for 2,500+ personnel; maintained $10M+ in resources across combat operations.
- Authored procedural guides and contracting documents supporting operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 08.2021 - 03.2023
POST - Law Enforcement
Butte College
Oroville, CA 06.2013 - 12.2013
Military Logistics Academy - Logistics Management
United States Marine Corps
Camp Johnson, NC 07.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
Government Relations & Public Affairs
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- FCC
- FEMA
- California Governors Office
- Los Angeles County OEM
- Cal OES
- ATIS
- Cal Fire
Certifications & Training Highlights
- G-191: EOC/ICS Interface (CSTI)
- G-775: EOC Management & Operations (CSTI)
- IS-235: Emergency Planning (FEMA)
- IS-908: Emergency Management for Senior Officials (FEMA)
- E0105: Public Information Basics
- 30+ FEMA/CSTI training modules
Software
Everbridge
Rave
CodeRed
Teams
Zoom
Dataminer
Canva
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