EP 25 Business Emergency Response Training

As a professional tall ship sailor in the U.S. Coast Guard, he learned the intricacies of literally hundreds of moving pieces working together. That experience brought about the formal organization of volunteers around a topsail ketch in Southern California as he became Commodore of Friends of Argus,   In his litigation career, with more than 35 years experience as resolution specialist guiding over 4,000 businesses through the litigation process, if a case from his firm was resolvable before trial, it was resolved. Specialties were Eminent Domain, Construction, and IRS assistance. The national credential of Certified Paralegal further assured clients of an attention to detail that helped move their case forward. That work required digging into a client’s business at an intimate level that brought insights to its weakness and operational needs so that potential future litigation was mitigated. Working as a volunteer in the Santa Ana Urban Area for the DHS Urban Area Strategic Initiative brought amazing and rewarding success in bringing businesses together to help each other. Several business people realized that as responsible business-people their purpose is to help themselves until First Responders arrive.  On 9/11/2008, with the help and encouragement of several leaders, Bill established BERT – Emergency Operations Management. With his innate ability and experience to bond with all sizes of businesses and all levels of management, the common description is one of "..making the material come alive” He is a nationally certified Emergency Operations Professional from ACAC.org.    BERT Supports Safety teams inside any company or organization to implement and expand their influence to develop a culture of safety using state of the art technology in APPs and training programs.  Using EMERGALINK, companies can tie themselves together to help each other in any systemic emergency. BERT has grown into a strong, viable resource for OSHA compliance and VPP designated companies. BERT’s parent company is a Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise designated by the State of California.  Bill is the father of four and grandfather of three girls.  He lives with his wife, Holly in Orange, California. Links  linkedin.com/in/wfcunningham bertinc.org  (844) 808-3834 [email protected]