Each year, the National Association of Counties (NACo) brings together elected and appointed leaders from counties, parishes, and boroughs across the country for its Annual Conference. This premier event provides a dynamic platform for policy discussions, leadership development, and the exchange of best practices in local governance. This year, the NACo Annual Conference will take place from July 10 to 14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, uniting county leaders and partners to address the nation’s most urgent challenges.
Connect With Hagerty
As a proud NACo Corporate Premier Partner, Hagerty is honored to attend and contribute to this year’s Annual Conference. On July 10, Stan Gimont and Aymar Mariño-Maza will provide an interactive training session on essential strategies for disaster recovery and response. This session offers practical, actionable steps local officials can take to strengthen community resilience strategies before, during, and after disasters.
Additionally, Brock Long, Hagerty’s Executive Chairman and former Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will participate in a fireside chat hosted by NACo’s Intergovernmental Task Force. This conversation will explore the future of emergency management, the importance of intergovernmental collaboration, and the evolving leadership demands facing county governments.
We are excited to connect with leaders and partners at the 2025 NACo Annual Conference, and we look forward to advancing innovative approaches to building stronger, more resilient communities.
For more details about the event, including the full agenda and registration information, visit NACo’s Annual Conference website.
Stan Gimont is the Senior Advisor for Community Recovery at Hagerty Consulting and a former senior official at the United States (US) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). During his 32-year tenure at HUD, he oversaw key programs and led long-term recovery efforts for major disasters, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. He also directed the implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC). At Hagerty, Stan provides strategic guidance on HUD programs, housing policy, and community recovery.
Aymar Mariño-Maza is a Senior Managing Associate with extensive experience in international urban development and disaster recovery. She has contributed to numerous long-term recovery initiatives, specializing in housing, planning, and resilience strategies. Before joining Hagerty, Aymar worked with the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank on climate mitigation, relocation efforts, and housing resilience programs. With over six years of multidisciplinary experience in architectural design and urban planning, she brings expertise in disaster risk management and climate action across 15 countries.
Brock Long is the Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting and the former FEMA Administrator. During his tenure at FEMA, he led responses to major disasters and implemented pivotal initiatives to strengthen emergency management systems. Previously, Brock served as Director of Alabama’s Emergency Management Agency, where he played a key role in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. With over 25 years of experience, Brock now enhances Hagerty’s leadership and advocacy efforts, advancing the future of emergency management.