William Smiley

William Smiley, CEM, CFM, currently serves as the Director of Tulsa County Emergency Management, overseeing all phases of emergency management to enhance community resilience. With 32 years of experience in emergency management, homeland security, and force protection across military, private sector, and governmental organizations, William has managed disaster preparedness and response for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and Joplin's debris mission. Previously, William held leadership roles in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Air Force, mastering contingency planning and risk management. Furthermore, William is pursuing degrees in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University and American Military University.