Bridging the Gap

In this "Bridging the Gap" episode, Health Physicist Steve Sugarman teams up with dynamic host Mark Amann—a seasoned pro in strategic communication. Enter the world of radiological risk, tackling tough questions about radiation and learning the fundamental tenets for clear communication when the stakes are high. Discover how we break through confusion to connect with people when it matters most.

Episode Host:

Mark Amann, Chief Products Officer, SummitET; Emergency Management SME

Special Guest:

Steve Sugarman, Vice President and Corporate Health Physicist, SummitET

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In this episode of "Bridging the Gap," host Adam Montella speaks with Previstar® CPS™ developer and SummitET CTO Himadri Banerjee and SummitET’s CPO Mark Amann about the history and capabilities of Previstar, a software that has played a pivotal role in emergency and incident management for over two decades. Recently acquired by SummitET and backed by their extensive subject matter expertise, Previstar continues to advance with new technology and is poised to remain at the forefront of emergency management solutions.

Episode Host:

Adam Montella, Chief Operations Officer, SummitET; Disaster Management SME 

Special Guests:

Himadri Banerjee, Chief Technology Officer, SummitET; Developer of Previstar CPS; Incident Management Tech SME

Mark Amann, Chief Products Officer, SummitET; Emergency Management SME

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In April of 2025, SummitET hosted a delegation of disaster management experts from Japan to exchange ideas and strengthen international collaboration in disaster preparedness.

The delegation included experts from the Center for Integrated Disaster Information Research (CIDIR) at the University of Tokyo, the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) at Kyoto University, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT).

Ichiro Matsuo, Tomoo Inoue, Himeno Kazuki, Jiro Kakehashi, and Joel Challender discussed with SummitET's Adam Montella the shared disaster management challenges between Florida and Japan, particularly coastal evacuation and storm surge awareness.

The delegation showed interest in Florida’s response to the 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, especially in crisis management practices in welfare facilities and hospitals, with plans to implement similar practices in Japan.

Watch the local news story here: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/i-team-report-seen-7-200-miles-away-sparks-international-visit-and-effort-to-save-lives

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In this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET podcast host and former emergency manager Ron Crane meets with Massachusetts Maritime Academy students about their experiences studying and interning in Emergency Management and their perceptions regarding challenges in the field.

Episode Host:

Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter and  HAZMAT Technician

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Students and Special Guests:

Kinsley Trout, Logan Smith, Eli Jache, and Katie Dowling

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In this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET host Adam Montella is joined by Kenn Honig, a seasoned emergency management consultant with a long career in law enforcement and emergency management at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Join this insightful discussion as they navigate the evolution of emergency management practices, the technological advancements over the decades, and the undeniable importance of personal contacts in the field. 

Episode Host:

Adam Montella, Executive VP, SummitET; Former GM of Emergency Mgmt for the Port Authority of NY/NJ; Disaster Management SME 

Special Guest:

Kenneth Honig, President of Critical Incident Management and Training, Inc; Senior Manager for Public Safety with the Port Authority of NY/NJ

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Shannon McCrone, TT&E Program Manager with the U.S. House Seargent at Arms and Ron Benedict, Readiness, Response and Resiliency Program Manager with DC Department of Health, share their experiences, challenges, and ideas for improvement in emergency management in the DC metro area. 

Episode Host:

Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT Technician

Guests:

Shannon McCrone, TT&E (Testing, Training, and Exercise) Program Manager with U.S. House Sergeant at Arms

Ron Benedict, Readiness, Response and Resiliency Program Manager with DC Department of Health

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In this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, host Ron Crane with SummitET is joined by Preston Wilson, CEO of Resilience Solutions Consulting. Prior to this role, Preston was the training manager for FEMA’s National Dam Safety Program, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training on emergency management and dam safety nationwide. 

Episode Host:

Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT Technician

Special Guest: 

Preston Wilson, CEO, Resilience Solutions Consulting; Dam Safety Subject Matter Expert 

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In this special IAEM Conference episode of SummitET’s podcast Bridging the Gap, host and former emergency manager Ron Crane sits down with Claire Canaan and Morgan Hunter, emergency managers from the Kansas City metropolitan area. They discuss challenges in the EM field including staffing shortages and communication barriers, as well as the importance of embracing change and innovation. 

Episode Host:
Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT Technician

Special Guests:
Claire Canaan, Emergency Management Director with the City of Belton, MO Morgan Hunter, Emergency Management Planner with Johnson County, KS 

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In this special IAEM series of Bridging the Gap, SummitET host and former emergency manager Ron Crane discusses current challenges and opportunities in Emergency Management education with Elizabeth City State University Professor Kevin Kupietz, PhD. Join us as we learn how students are gaining experience in real time disaster response and how their education may shape the future of the field. 

Episode Host: Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Firefighter; HAZMAT Technician; Emergency Management SME 

Special Guest: Kevin Kupietz, PhD, EFO; Emergency Management Professor and Chair of the Department of Aviation and Emergency Management at Elizabeth City State University

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In this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET former emergency manager and host, Ron Crane, meets with Jeremy Urekew of Garner Environmental, a disaster response company specializing in flood control and incident management. Jeremy, with over 25 years in the public sector, highlights the importance of public-private collaboration for disaster response and advises new emergency managers on solutions to gaining practical experience and qualifications in the field.

Episode Host: Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Firefighter; HAZMAT Technician; Emergency Management SME  

Special Guest: Jeremy Urekew, Senior Project Manager, Garner Environmental Services, Inc; HAZMAT Technician, Former Emergency Manager, CBRNE SME 

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