Justin Adams

Justin Adams has a diverse range of work experience in the field of disaster response and unmanned systems. Justin has served as a Technical Information Specialist for the Boone County Fire District, where they contributed expertise in disaster response and recovery operations. Justin also took on the role of Task Force Leader for Disaster Situation Assessment & Reconnaissance (DSAR) and was a member of the FEMA sUAS Working Group.

In addition, Justin founded and served as President of Constellation Consulting Group, specializing in remote satellite-to-surface sensing and UAS program development. Justin provided assistance with FAA Part 107 Waivers and acted as a subject matter expert on UAS in disaster response.

Justin also served as the President and Founding Board Member of the CRASAR Center For Robot Assist Search And Rescue, mobilizing volunteer teams specializing in unmanned systems for disaster response and providing training and consultation services to emergency professionals.

Furthermore, Justin worked as the Director of Operations at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, where they focused on enhancing disaster resilience and promoting research and education in the field of rescue robots.

Justin has also held roles as a FAASTeam Representative for the Federal Aviation Administration, a member of the NFPA 2400 Technical Committee - UAS, and a Lead Researcher and sUAS Team Leader at the Center For Disaster Risk Policy at Florida State University.

Justin's experience also includes working as an Emergency Management Specialist at Harris Health System, where they collaborated on emergency management planning and served as the Decon Technical Lead and UASI Lead.

Additionally, Justin served as the Director of Operations at URSA - Unmanned Robotics Systems & Analysis, where they managed R&D activities focused on drone analytics and led the largest deployment of unmanned aerial systems for public safety during Hurricane Harvey.

Justin also worked at DataWing Global as the Director of Product Development and Regulatory Affairs, where they designed and led the development of an Unmanned Aviation Management System and managed a network of operators for emergency response deployments.

Overall, Justin's work experience demonstrates their expertise in disaster response, unmanned systems, and the integration of technology for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency in emergency situations.

Justin Adams has a history of education in civil engineering and homeland security. Justin attended Murray State University from 1990 to 1995, majoring in civil engineering. In 2020, they enrolled at Sam Houston State University and is expected to graduate in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security.

In addition to their formal education, Justin has obtained various certifications and training in different fields. Justin holds an FAA Pilot Certificate with over 1500 hours of experience in multiple types of aircraft, including UAS, fixed-wing, and rotary. Justin is also certified as a FEMA ICS 449 Instructor and has completed the FEMA Professional Development Series. Justin has completed the GAP Intl Breakthrough Leader program and the HSEEP Train the Trainer program offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Justin has also completed several certifications through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), including Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I, II, and III, Firefighter One and Two. Justin has received certifications in the Incident Command System (ICS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, 449, 700, and 800 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Justin is a Kentucky 400 Hour Certified Firefighter and has achieved various leadership positions such as Type III Logistics Section Chief, Type III Planning Section Chief, and Type III Resource Unit Lead within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

It is important to note that the exact dates of obtaining the certifications and training are not provided.