Opportunities Abound for Disaster Reconstruction Industry Professionals with the NDRExpo's Conference Line-up

Comprising the National Disaster Reconstruction Expo's (NDRExpo) conference program are the country's foremost experts in the disaster reconstruction industry. The keynote speakers and session facilitators represent FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Emergency Preparedness, and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), among many other top industry organizations.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 28, 2008 -- Comprising the National Disaster Reconstruction Expo's (NDRExpo) (http://www.ndrexpo.com/) conference program are the country's foremost experts in the disaster reconstruction industry. The keynote speakers and session facilitators represent FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Emergency Preparedness, and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), among many other top industry organizations. The NDRExpo launches June 17-18, 2009 at the Morial New Orleans Convention Center.

"Our keynotes not only reflect our industry today, they are creating the industry of tomorrow," said Jimmy Mouton, president of Imago Trade Shows (http://www.imagotradeshows.com/), the producer of the NDRExpo. "What these speakers have to share is far too important to risk admission fees discouraging those who work to rebuild our communities after catastrophic events from attending, so we are waiving the general session and expo hall registration fees."

As Director of the Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office for FEMA, Mr. Tony Russell (http://www.ndrexpo.com/Conferenceagenda.html#femakeynote) will educate attendees on the changes in FEMA since Hurricane Katrina. He will also review planned programs and policies, including new primary threats and challenges and how these will affect contractor procurement by state and local authorities in preparation and response.

Mr. Paul Rainwater (http://www.ndrexpo.com/Conferenceagenda.html#keynotelra), executive director of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, serves as the governor's representative to FEMA and the state's chief hurricane recovery advisor. Leading the most extensive rebuilding effort in American history, Rainwater partners with state and federal agencies to oversee more than $20 billion worth of programs, speed rebuilding, remove hurdles and red tape, and ensure that Louisiana recovers safer and stronger than before. His keynote will address these efforts and seek to identify professional opportunities.

Mr. T. Bradley Keith (http://www.ndrexpo.com/Conferenceagenda.html#landrieu) has worked with New Orleans' Senator Landrieu through her Gulf Coast recovery efforts. He will share insights of the team in securing federal recovery dollars, the changes that have been essential for the State of Louisiana in preparing for and responding to catastrophic events, and the role of the private contractor.

Additional highlights include LtCol. Jerry Sneed, of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, and Ms. Jennifer Smither of LLIS.gov. A full conference schedule can be found at www.NDRExpo.com/Conferenceagenda.html.

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