John Scardena is a subject matter expert in emergency and disaster management. As a former Federal Emergency Response Official, John has been a driving force in every aspect of the Disaster Lifecycle. He has been integral in the development of emergency management teams, technologies, and processes in all levels of local, state, and federal governments. John developed and led FEMA’s first tactical level drone team in disaster. He is credited with the successful mitigation of numerous man-made threats and natural caused potential crises. 

John hosts the Disaster Tough Podcast and the Founder of The Readiness Lab and the Chief Executive Officer at Doberman Emergency Management Group.