Timothy Luko
Rowan University
Mullica Hill
29
years of professional experience
Accomplished Emergency Management Professional with extensive experience in global operations, disaster response, and military deployments. Delivered impactful contributions through leadership in team management and strategic planning while fostering collaboration and driving performance. Focused on enhancing educational frameworks as a Professor of Disaster Science, leveraging a PhD in Emergency Management and a Master’s in Homeland Security.
Work History
Team Lead
3 Years 10 Months- Provide expert advice on the complex disaster response issues to state of Delaware officials and professional FEMA staff in the headquarters and key stakeholders. Provide the core, coordinated Federal operational response capability needed to save and sustain lives, minimize suffering, and protect property in a timely and effective manner in communities that become overwhelmed by natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other emergencies.
- Perform substantive work and serve as an expert advisor dealing with the notification, communication, dissemination of information, and the mobilization / direction of emergency response resource capabilities regarding Federal response to all types of intentional and/or unintentional crises and disasters. Provide coordination and assistance to activities to ensure the capability to continue essential functions.
- Provide coordinated emergency response and preparedness training, exercises, and assistance. Evaluate and produce direction regarding deficiency issues and evaluation of major administrative aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs.
- Provide coordination and assistance to DHS departments, FEMA regions, and other Federal/State government agencies to ensure the capability to continue essential functions during any event or incident.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure effective disaster response and recovery operations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new team members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Streamlined communication channels between stakeholders to facilitate timely information sharing during emergencies.
- Coordinated logistics for resource allocation, ensuring rapid deployment of support services in crisis situations.
- Oversaw compliance with federal regulations and policies, maintaining operational integrity during missions.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and improve response strategies for future incidents.
- Engaged with community partners to strengthen relationships and enhance collaborative disaster management efforts.
PROFESSOR/DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS DISASTER SCIENCE
7 Years 7 Months- Developed and currently teaching various classes to include Introduction to Emergency Management, Emergency Management Leadership, Hazard and Research Analysis, EM Exercise, Global Catastrophes, Research and Design, Bio-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, Incident Coordination System (ICS), Global Catastrophes, Border Security Special Topics, and Active Shooter Response.
- Organized faculty workshops focused on integrating technology into teaching methodologies to enhance instructional delivery.
- Established partnerships with industry leaders to align curriculum with workforce needs and improve graduate employability.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty, fostering professional development and promoting best teaching practices across departments.
- Led departmental committees to assess program effectiveness and recommend strategic improvements for academic offerings.
- Conducted research projects, contributing to scholarly publications and elevating university's academic reputation.
- Developed Disaster Science and emergency management master’s online program. Designed new and exciting courses and instructional methods which are relevant to the emergency management world and the university setting.
Senior Master Sergeant SMSGT (E-8)
24 Years 9 Months- Security Forces Senior Master Sergeant SMSGT (E-8) Superintendent for S5/Anti-Terrorism, S4/Unit deployment manager, CATM (Weapons training sections) & Integrated Defense programs. Responsible for coordinating stateside & deployed physical security management of SF personnel for security operations.
- Directly responsible for 90-120 security forces personnel at any given time. As a Flight Chief or Operations superintendent leads, manages, supervises, and performs force protection duties and supervision.
- Identified vulnerabilities while deterring, mitigating, and defending the base from terror attacks and disasters. Also, oversaw and coordinated 12 separate installation squadrons Anti-Terror programs while protecting 1200+ personnel - Apply fact finding and investigative techniques to develop presentations and reports for a broad audience. To include stakeholders and executive leadership.
- CHIEF OF INFORMATION PROTECTION (GS-12) Delaware Air National Guard- 166AW NEW CASTLE, DE JAN 2020- Oct 2022
- Chief of Information protection (CIP) Sole person, program manager, responsible for managing 1200+ security clearances, to include Secret and Top-Secret SCI, for installation military & civilian personnel. Overall information, industrial and physical security program manager. Establish and maintain correspondence with National Guard Bureau (NGB) and the DOD-ACFCAF (Department of Defense- Central Adjudication Facility).
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, PHD - Emergency Management
Master of Science, MS - Homeland Security & Military Leadership
Bachelor of Science, BS - Criminal Justice
Skills
Operations management
Regulatory compliance
Customer engagement
Performance evaluation
Operational enhancement
Trend tracking
Strategic planning
Workflow management
Data analysis
Network development
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict resolution
Process optimization
Risk assessment
Attention to detail
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal four oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal one star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Longevity Service, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 'M' Device one oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, NATO Medal
PUBLISHED
- Luko, T (2022) Counter Terrorism. Handbook of Security Science. ISBN 978-3-319-91874-7
- Luko, T (2024) Acceptability of Active Shooter Training and Student Recommendations at an Institution of Higher Learning in the State of New Jersey. ProQuest.
- Luko T.M. (2022) Counterterrorism. In: Handbook of Security Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51761-2_52-1
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2011 Punisher (NCO) of the Month, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
Timeline
Team Lead
FEMA INTEGRATED TEAM LEAD DELAWARE
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
PROFESSOR/DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS DISASTER SCIENCE
Rowan University
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Senior Master Sergeant SMSGT (E-8)
SECURITY FORCES (3P091)
01.1998 - 10.2022Read More
Charter Oak State
Bachelor of Science, BS from Criminal Justice
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Wilmington University
Master of Science, MS from Homeland Security & Military Leadership
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Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy, PHD from Emergency Management
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