EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
  The Home of Texas Emergency Management Professionals

The EMAT Board of Directors consists of eighteen (21) members; 16 regional members, 4 at-large members and 1 corporate member. The EMAT Executive Committee is selected from the current Board of Directors.

EMAT Executive Committee

Scott Hudson, CEM, TEM - President

Scott is an accomplished emergency management leader with more than 22 years of experience in public safety, school district security, and government operations. He currently serves as Director of Emergency Management for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, one of the largest school districts in Texas, where he oversees comprehensive safety and security programs supporting more than 117,000 students across 101 campuses and 32 facilities. His responsibilities include overseeing security and safety infrastructure initiatives, implementing threat assessment and risk mitigation protocols, and coordinating district-wide emergency operations and preparedness efforts.

Scott is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Texas Emergency Manager (TEM), and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Public University and has completed advanced training through the National Emergency Management Academies. His leadership extends beyond the district. He is the founding chair of the IAEM K-12 Education Caucus, has served as IAEM-USA Region 6 Vice President, and currently serves as a Regional Board Member for the Emergency Management Association of Texas.

In addition to his professional roles, Scott actively contributes to advancing the emergency management profession and school safety initiatives through service on national, state, and local committees and advisory councils. Through these efforts, he collaborates with public safety, education, and government partners to help shape policy, strengthen preparedness standards, and promote best practices in emergency management and school safety.

Throughout his career, Scott has led high-stakes crisis response efforts, facilitated multiagency coordination, and secured federal and state grant funding to enhance resilience. His expertise in planning, training, and operational readiness continues to strengthen organizational preparedness and community safety.

Jon Bodie CEM, TEM  - Vice President

Jon Bodie is the Emergency Management Director for Frisco ISD, the 3rd largest K-12 school district in the DFW region with an enrollment of over 63,000 students and 8000 employees. Jon is a credentialed Texas Emergency Manager (TEM), and also maintains a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).  Since 2023, Jon has served as the chairperson for the IAEM K-12 Education Caucus. Jon’s daily responsibilities are focused on K-12 emergency management functions including hazard and risk analysis, emergency operations plan development, continuity of operations planning, training & exercise facilitation, and coordination of district incident response & recovery operations.

Prior to being hired in 2018 as Frisco ISD’s first emergency manager, Jon spent a decade in the field as an Operations Section Chief and Incident Management Team Coordinator with the Emergency Management Division (EMD) of BCFS Health & Human Services, a nonprofit government contractor responsible for all-hazard incident response and recovery operations supporting various federal, state, and local government agencies during incidents of national significance.  Jon’s incident management experience includes deployments for Hurricane Ike in 2008, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Labor Day 2011 Bastrop Complex wildfires, Hurricane Harvey response & recovery operations in 2017 and various deployments on behalf of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and multiple federal agencies during border surge mass care operations.  In addition to Jon’s deployment experience, Jon is also an Incident Command System (ICS) instructor.

Max Dunlap, TEM  - Secretary

Max Dunlap is an emergency management and public safety leader whose career has focused on operational leadership, service, and strengthening collaboration across the public safety profession. His background spans military service, fire service, emergency communications, emergency management, and law enforcement training, giving him a multidisciplinary perspective on building resilient communities and improving coordinated response operations.

Max began his public service career in 2003 as a volunteer firefighter in rural Southwest Colorado, where early experiences in a small mountain community shaped his commitment to preparedness, partnership, and service during crises.

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University of Denver to complement his operational experience and further strengthen his approach to public safety leadership. He is also a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Certified Public Manager (CPM), reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and leadership development.

In 2019, Max joined the City of Amarillo as an Emergency Management Planner and was promoted to Deputy Director in 2020, where he helped coordinate regional COVID-19 response efforts. In 2022, he was appointed Director and continues leading initiatives focused on preparedness, continuity of operations, critical infrastructure resilience, emergency communications, and regional coordination across the Texas Panhandle.

An active member of the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) and the International Association of Emergency Managers since 2019, Max remains committed to advancing the emergency management profession through collaboration, mentorship, and service.

Sara Williams, CEM, MPA- Treasurer

 A member of EMAT since 2009, Sara has been actively engaged in supporting and advancing the emergency management profession across Texas. She had served on multiple committees throughout her time with EMAT, and is currently the Treasurer and the chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee.

With more than 20 years of experience in local emergency management, Sara brings deep expertise in program management, grants administration, training, and interagency coordination, GIS and technology, and community engagement. She currently is the Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management for the City of Killeen. In her role with EMAT, she provides financial oversight and supports initiatives that promote collaboration, professional development, and practical solutions for local jurisdictions.

Sara is a graduate of the Emergency Administration and Planning program at the University of North Texas, and holds a Master's of Public Administration from American Public University. She received her CEM designation in 2020 from the International Association of Emergency Managers, and has been actively involved within that organization for many years. She strives to help those around her to become the best versions of themselves whether it is at work or at home among her family and friends. 

Shaqueena Nobles,  TEM- Sergeant at Arms

Shaqueena, “Sha” Nobles, is the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Beaumont and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lamar University. In November 2013, she was hired as the Emergency Management Specialist for the Emergency Management Division of the Beaumont Police Department. This division serves as Office of Emergency Management for the City of Beaumont as a whole. Sha is an IAEM and Texas Certified Emergency Manager, and active member of the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) and the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). She is also a member of 2 state emergency management advisory committees, which facilitate state processes and standards, and better advise the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) chief for the state of Texas. Shay serves as the Sargent-at-Arms and the Chairman of the Training and Education Committee for the Sabine Neches Chief’s Association (SNCA), and is instrumental in recruiting, hosting and teaching several courses in the field of Emergency Management. She currently holds a provisional status as a Resource Unit Leader for the SNCA’s Golden Triangle All-Hazard Incident Management Team.

Sha joined the Emergency Management Division after serving 12 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. During her tenure with TDCJ, she was a Correctional Officer, Senior Correctional Mentor, Alternate Risk Manager and lastly Risk Manager. Her collateral duties included acting as the Lead Risk Manager for the Beaumont Prisons cluster, certified Hostage Negotiator for TDCJ, Staff Safety and Risk Management Trainer, and Safety Officer during ICS operations and incidents affecting prisons.

Of the many titles and roles she carries, Wife and Mother are her most esteemed. She has the honor of being married to Martell Nobles for the past 17 years and they recently welcomed a set of boy/girl twins in January 2020.

Dr. Mark Chadwick, CEM, TEM - Immediate Past President

Mark is the author of “Organizing Chaos: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Management” and brings over 36 years of experience in disaster response and emergency management. He currently serves as an Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshal for Medina County, supporting response and recovery operations for major incidents and disasters. He is also a member of the Region 6 Texas Type III Incident Management Team.

He holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Texas Emergency Manager (TEM), Master Military Emergency Management Specialist (M-MEMS), and Certified Texas Fire Inspector.

Mark is actively engaged in the emergency management community through leadership and advisory roles, including service on the EMAT Board of Directors, EMAT Awards Committee, AHIMTA Law Enforcement Committee, and the San Antonio College Emergency Management and Homeland Security advisory board. He has also contributed to state-level initiatives and previously served as President of the South Central Emergency Management Association (SCEMA).

As a credentialed instructor and exercise developer, Mark teaches state and federal emergency management courses and has designed and facilitated numerous training exercises across South Texas.

A U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Texas State Guard Colonel, Mark served more than 30 years in federal and state military roles and has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his service.