EMAT Regions
EMAT’s regional structure is defined in its bylaws and intentionally aligned with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) regions. This alignment ensures consistent, equitable representation of emergency management professionals across all areas of the state and strengthens coordination between local practitioners and the broader state emergency management system.
By mirroring TDEM’s regional framework, EMAT is better positioned to engage members where they work, support regional collaboration, and ensure that perspectives from every part of Texas are reflected in the association’s leadership, priorities, and professional development efforts.
Our current Board Members by region:
Region 1: Max Dunlap (Secretary), Brad Britten
Region 2: Jon Bodie, VACANT
Region 3: Shaqueena Nobles (Sargent at Arms), VACANT
Region 4: Jamie Praslicka, Scott Hudson (President)
Region 5: Kathy Ard-Blattner, Peggy Fonseca
Region 6: Mark Chadwick (Past President), VACANT
Region 7: Al Talavera, Justin Bunch
Region 8: Sara Williams (Treasurer), Martin Ritchey
At Large: Dee Harrison, Laura Gehrig, Valarie Gonzalez, Bobby Carlton
Corporate: Naji Bayeh
For more information check the Board of Directors page.