Meet Our Team
At Emergency Services Consulting International, our amazing team members are working to change the world, one community at a time. Our full-time staff of industry experts have backgrounds ranging from public safety executive experience to Industrial/Organization Psychology to data analytics & GIS. When the need arises for expanded experience, ESCI pulls from a team of dedicated consultants nationwide. We look forward to working with you!
Our Leadership Team
Joe Powers, CFO, EFO, MPA
ESCI Managing Director | Director - Planning & Strategic Services Division
Virginia
Joe is a 29-year fire service veteran and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. Both locally and internationally, Powers works with fire departments to improve operational response, reduce organizational workload, and tie data to strategic decision-making. He worked for 20 years in Henrico County (VA) as a shift commander, strategic planner, accreditation manager, and innovator. Powers became the first Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction at the Charlottesville, Virginia Fire Department, a position he built from the ground up. In Charlottesville, Powers believed the industry’s value was found in response and in building more resilient communities through risk assessment, partnerships, and matching resources to needs. By tying social service, community health, and mental health resources together, Powers and his teams matched resources to the community to decrease the workload in emergency response. Additionally, Powers worked closely with the Center for Public Safety Excellence, the International Association of Fire Chiefs as a board member for the Fire & Life Safety Section, and the Vision 20/20 Project as a steering committee member. He continues to speak frequently at conferences on topics like community risk reduction, strategic planning, and fire service data.
Jennifer Flaig, MS
Director - Human Capital Division
Virginia
Jennifer currently serves as the Director of the Human Capital Division for Emergency Services Consulting (ESCI). She brings over 20 years of experience to the ESCI team developing and directing testing and training programs for public safety departments throughout the United States. She has developed hundreds of valid, defensible public safety exams to assess all ranks within the fire service from firefighter to Fire Chief.
Flaig holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her areas of expertise include job analysis, test validation, test administration, candidate development, diversity training, performance evaluation, supervisory/ leadership training, and organizational assessment. In her role as Director, her responsibilities include new business development, employee development, budgeting, and the coordination, delegation, and implementation of all client programs.
Flaig has designed a public safety test preparation book, supervisory training programs, and leadership training programs. She has also developed and implemented innovative testing approaches that minimize group differences (adverse impact), as well as innovative scoring procedures designed to increase assessor consistency and test reliability. Additionally, Flaig is an adjunct professor at George Washington University in Arlington, VA, and the current President-elect for the Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington (PTC-MW).
Our Staff
Jennifer Alamanteoff
Project Lead, HC Division
Virginia
Jennifer is currently a Project Lead at Emergency Services Consulting International. She holds her Bachelor’s in Psychology from The Ohio State University and her Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from George Mason University.
Chris Armstrong
Project Manager, PSS Division
Florida
Chris is a retired fire chief with over 35 years of leadership in fire-based EMS systems including a major metro-sized department. As a graduate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a master’s degree in emergency services management, his expertise in public safety and administrative leadership is unparalleled.
Benjamin Calilao
I/O Associate, HC Division
Virginia
Ben serves as an I/O Associate at ESCI, contributing to the creation of promotional assessments for public safety organizations nationwide. Leveraging his background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, he enjoys blending creativity with I/O principles in his projects. Outside of work, he’s often exploring the latest food spots in the greater Washington, DC area.
Camryn Cooper
I/O Associate, HC Division
Virginia
Camryn serves as an I/O Associate at ESCI, where she applies her Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from George Mason University towards crafting promotional materials for public safety agencies. Committed to personal and professional growth, she continuously seeks innovative methods to enhance her work and positively impact the lives of others.
Richard Curtis
Senior Project Manager, PSS Division
Washington
Richard has a distinguished career in the fire service, starting as a volunteer with Hoodland Fire District in Oregon, then becoming Battalion Chief for Bonney Lake in Washington. He served as Fire Chief for Anacortes for 22 years before retiring in 2018. Post-retirement, Richard filled interim fire chief roles for Astoria, Oregon, and South Pierce Fire & Rescue near Tacoma. In October 2021, he joined ESCI as an associate consultant, later becoming a Senior Project Manager in February 2022. His expertise includes master planning, community risk assessments, and strategic planning for fire departments.
Andrea Hobi
ESCI Business Manager
Oregon
Introducing our dedicated Fire Service Professional, Andrea Hobi. Andrea graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. With over 20 years of industry experience and a passion for serving the community, Andrea brings invaluable expertise and unwavering commitment to our team at ESCI. Andrea has experience at both Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue as well as the Bureau of Emerency Communications in Multnomah County Oregon. Andrea is well-versed in tackling complex challenges, implementing effective strategies, and ensuring top notch customer service with our clients and employees.
Katie Kelley
Senior I/O Psychologist
Maryland
Katie is one of ESCI’s senior I/O psychologists and project managers with over a decade of experience managing a wide variety of successful public safety testing processes. Katie has a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development and has two post-baccalaureate certificates: one in I/O Psychology and one in Leadership Development. Katie enjoys developing creative and ambitious test exercises and is always willing to try something new.
Sandi McLean
Testing Associate, HC Division
Virginia
Sandi has dedicated over 35 years to serving others. With more than a quarter-century as an Emergency ER Technician at a hospital in Northern Virginia, her extensive experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, serving multiple counties, and contributing as a first responder volunteer. Furthermore, Sandi has demonstrated her leadership and organizational skills as a Practice Manager, successfully overseeing two medical offices’ launch and ongoing management.
Maggie North
I/O Associate, HC Division
Virginia
Maggie is an I/O Associate with a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from George Mason University. She also has experience in mental health education, music, and social change policy. She enjoys learning about and implementing new strategies of team dynamics, as well as interacting with the Emergency Services personnel she works with during the promotional process.
Heather Peyton
Office Manager, HC Division
Virginia
Heather is the HC Division office manager at the Chantilly (VA) office. Heather plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office, overseeing administrative tasks, and contributing to a positive and efficient workplace. Her dedication to supporting her colleagues and enhancing organizational effectiveness is evident in her daily interactions and professional approach to challenges. Working with ESCI, Heather is keen to contribute excellent customer service in all that she does.
Mike Roth
Operations Manager, HC Division
District of Columbia
Since joining the company in 1998, Mike has played a crucial role in overseeing our promotional assessment processes. His extensive experience encompasses many public safety testing elements, making him an invaluable asset to our team. Mike is dedicated to enhancing ESCI’s offerings, focusing on the clarity, fairness, technical accuracy, and precision of all materials. His meticulous attention to detail ensures that our assessments not only meet but exceed industry standards, reflecting his commitment to excellence and the highest level of professionalism.
Jeff Stone
Project Manager, PSS Division
Georgia
Jeff is a retired fire chief with 30 years of service in public safety. His background includes volunteer and career agencies in rural county and municipal areas. He holds multiple educational degrees, is an EFOP graduate from the National Fire Academy, and is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer from the Commission on Professional Credentialing.
Chris Truty
Senior Project Manager, PSS Division
Illinois
Chris draws on over forty years in the fire service, including volunteer, combination, and career, retiring as fire chief at the end of 2020. In addition, his background ranges from municipal fire departments in metropolitan Chicago to rural Colorado fire districts understanding the significant cultural differences between the two. He enjoys working closely with fire departments to move them forward through strategic change, data-informed decision-making, with special attention to internal politics and culture.
Katie Yeloushan
GIS & Data Analytics Program Manager
Florida
Katie is a skilled GIS (Geographic Information Systems) professional with a strong focus on public safety. She has established herself as a trusted expert in leveraging GIS technology to support real-time data-informed decisions in the critical realm of emergency services. She has a proven track record of extracting actionable insights from geospatial data, helping emergency services move forward. Her analytical skills have been instrumental in identifying trends, vulnerabilities, and potential areas for improvement. Katie has a deep passion for enhancing the safety and resilience of communities and enjoys translating complex geospatial information into actionable intelligence.
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