"CEMA totally went over the top and did much more than we asked for or expected. Our project left us with a much greater awareness and attention to security details. The tabletop exercise was great. You got everyone involved. We found our shortcomings. CEMA really did a great job, they went way beyond the expected. Your people have real world experience in their fields, they’re not just pie-in-the-sky consultants."

Sandra Diorka, Superintendent
Delhi Township Publicly Owned Treatment Works

"Region 3 has been very pleased with our relationship with CEMA. Their work as our Regional Training Services Provider has met or exceeded all of our expectations. CEMA staff have always been available and responsive to our needs. We are extending our relationship with CEMA into our next grant cycle and look forward to continuing our productive work with them. We recommend CEMA most highly to any organization who is seeking the highest level of professionalism and quality products."

James Brasseur, Bioterrorism Coordinator
Region 3 Healthcare Preparedness Network

"When it comes to spending public school dollars one likes to see value added as a result of working with consultants. CEMA clearly delivers on it promises and Charlotte Public Schools is the better for it!"

Carl Ellinger, Superintendent
Charlotte Public Schools

"CEMA has been a tremendous asset in the development our emergency management program. CEMA’S interest in and commitment to our organization has been incredible. The depth of knowledge and experience CEMA brings would be hard to match."

John Imeson, Chief of Police
Lansing Community College

"CEMA ran two outstanding exercises for my region, and did it in a way that made my job easier. Their analysis of deficiencies was both insightful and easy to understand. These kinds of consultants will have a life saving impact on my community."

John E Snider, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Henry Ford Hospital

"...your organization provided an excellent method by which to see where our shortcomings may be and help us prepare ... the scenarios helped us find areas in which we needed work and improvement. Your professionalism, courtesy and humor were appreciated by all ... Thank you for a job well done! "

Richard Royston, Fire Chief
Delhi Township Fire Department

"Joe and his staff were precise regarding expectations and delivered on every count. I highly recommend CEMA for safety audits and emergency planning."

Tom Davis, Superintendent
Holt Public Schools

"In each of his capacities under me, Tom Shaver distinguished himself as being an innovative, hard-working, dedicated and effective professional, very much committed to the public good."

David Hollister, Mayor
City of Lansing

"I have worked with CEMA on two projects over the past several years and have found their commitment to quality exceptional. They are extremely professional, and have always gone the extra mile for us."

Chris Nelson, President / CEO
Michigan Association of United Ways

"We have worked with CEMA on different projects of various sizes. From our regional Full Scale exercise to site specific Table top Exercises I find the commitment and expertise they bring every time to be top notch. They pay attention to detail and work with you to get the most out of each exercise. They are very professional in their approach and preparation, but seem more like a working partner rather than a contractor. I have very high expectations when utilizing outside resources for our work, and CEMA has met those challenges every time."

Dr. Don Edwards, Medical Director
District 1 Regional Medical Response Coalition

"... I am very pleased to reflect back on what you have accomplished on our behalf during the time you were an employee of our organization. You have led the development of our Emergency Management Plan, established pre-incident plans with LFD, and most importantly helped to create a professional relationship network amongst first responders, law enforcement agencies with our own Protective Services group ... I believe your work has positioned this company to anticipate issues and display the necessary resilience to face potential problems as they may arise."

Mike Tanner, Vice President, Facility Development
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

"We have utilized CEMA at several – Grain Elevator & Processing Society (GEAPS) – training functions. We have also been using them to update the Emergency Action Plans & Business Continuity Plans at Star of the West Milling Company. We enjoy their practical, and cost effective approach to critical areas, not to mention their actual extensive hands on experience in these areas."

Wayne Bauer, Safety & Security Director
Star of the West Milling Co.

"Our drill (your design) was exceptional. Injects challenged us with realistic problems and then creative solutions. Controllers very organized! Materials very organized. [There were] many new learning's as a result of your team's preparation. Thanks for your work to improve our preparedness. It is a privilege to be working with you."

Michael J. Markel, Service Integration Leader/Director of Nursing Services
St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital

"We would not hesitate to work with CEMA again on emergency planning issues and have recommended them to other government human services agencies wishing to improve their emergency preparedness."

Steve Betterly, Emergency Management Coordinator
State of Michigan Office of Services to the Aging

"CEMA provided our firm with consultation regarding code compliance for fire safety issues at a large industrial facility. For this project, their expertise and professionalism enhanced our efforts in establishing an excellent working relationship with local building officials. We will definitely call CEMA in the future for similar consultation."

Scott Gillett, P.E.
O’Harrow Construction Company, Inc.

"I am writing to recommend Tom A. Shaver and CEMA in the strongest possible terms."

"Tom Shaver oversaw the outfitting of a new city Emergency Coordination Center. He completely rewrote the City’s Emergency Management Plan and developed a long-term training plan for key city staff. While accomplishing all of this, Tom demonstrated the ability to work with city departments and public and private agencies to develop a comprehensive emergency response plan for the City of Lansing. Tom was instrumental in developing city wide consensus on the development of the emergency management plan."

"Tom has excellent organizational and planning skills, a strong work ethic and can pull together diverse groups of people to consensus, and can keep the big picture in mind."

Greg K. Martin, Fire Chief
Lansing Fire Department