Chief Cochran’s presentation will get right to the heart of the challenges of leadership during this economic downturn, which continues to affect most communities across the United States. His overview of the budget challenges and administrative processes used to meet those challenges presented to him the day he began as Fire Chief of the Atlanta, GA Fire Department is riveting!

Today’s executives, particularly in the public sector arena, must demonstrate tenacity and resilience as they lead and utilize their administrative staffs to make tough decisions. Chief Cochran will share specific attributes, traits and personal strategies that will help provide direction and encouragement for Striving and Thriving as a Leader During Tough Economic Times.

Kelvin Cochran was appointed as Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s US Fire Administration in August 2009, following 28 years of experience from Firefighter to Fire Chief. He served as the Fire Chief for the City of Atlanta, GA and Shreveport, LA; President of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association; 1st Vice President of the Interna1`re Chiefs; and Vice Chairman of Volunteers of America.