Director Smitherman was selected by his peers to serve as the national chair of the J3 (Domestic Operations) Functional Advisory Council representing the states and territories in domestic operations matters. He served in leadership positions at many levels including as platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander, the J3 of Joint Forces Headquarters Alabama National Guard, and as the G3 of the Alabama Army National Guard. In all capacities, he has worked closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a joint field office following a disaster declaration.ĭirector Smitherman retired in 2015 from the US Army and Alabama National Guard completing a 28-year military career. Prior to his appointment, Director Smitherman served as the executive operations officer and the state coordinating officer with the AEMA. Before his assignment in response operations, he served as the director of recovery operations which includes the Public Assistance Program, Individual Assistance Program and various Mitigation Grant Programs. Director of the Emergency Management Agency Governor Kay Ivey appointed Jeff Smitherman as director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) on May 21, 2022. He had previously served as the director of response operations where he was responsible for managing the State’s Emergency Operation Center and incident plans. Governor Kay Ivey appointed Jeff Smitherman as director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) on May 21, 2022.
Governor Kay Ivey appointed Jeff Smitherman as director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) on May 21, 2022.
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