The Texas Emergency Management Conference, hosted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), will take place May 26 to 29, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. As the premier gathering for emergency management professionals in the state, the conference brings together more than 4,000 attendees from across Texas and beyond to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance the field of emergency management.
This multi-day event convenes elected officials, first responders, emergency managers, private-sector partners, nonprofit organizations, voluntary agencies active in disaster response, and other key decision-makers. Through collaboration, innovation, and shared experience, the conference helps strengthen Texas’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Attendees can look forward to:
- A robust lineup of workshops featuring leading experts and emerging best practices in emergency management
- Educational sessions designed to advance knowledge and support real-world application in the field
- Valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration with statewide and national partners
- A large-scale exhibit hall showcasing innovative industry technology, tools, and services
- A closing celebration concert honoring the dedication and service of emergency management professionals
As TDEM Chief Nim Kidd noted, “The Texas Emergency Management Conference is where experience meets innovation,” bringing together the best minds and most dedicated responders to strengthen Texas’s disaster readiness.
Connect with Hagerty
Hagerty is excited to attend this year’s conference and join partners in Texas to connect, learn, and advance the future of emergency management. At the event, the Hagerty team will present the following sessions:
- Align, Don’t Redesign: Framing Projects to Fit Evolving Funder Priorities
May 26, 2026 – presented by Senior Managing Associate Kaylin Taylor - GMS Integration: Building a Successful Grants Management, Accounting, and Compliance System
May 27, 2026 – presented by Vice President and Practice Leader Anthony Trasatti - Creative Strategies to Find Grants: Turning Project Concepts into High-Yield Search Terms
May 27, 2026 – presented by Senior Managing Associate Val Craven - Planning for Post-Disaster Housing Needs: Building Coordinated, Survivor-Centered Housing Strategies
May 28, 2026 – presented by Senior Advisor for Community Recovery Stan Gimont
Hagerty’s Francisco Sanchez, Tracey Phillips, John Hageman, and Spencer Sheppe will also attend to engage with peers and support conversations on resilience and recovery. If you are attending this year’s conference, we invite you to join our sessions and connect with our team!
To learn more about this year’s event, visit the official conference website.
About Our Presenters
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 has led major federal housing and community development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs, overseeing billions in funding to support long-term recovery efforts following disasters such as hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. He also directed the implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC), advancing innovative approaches to housing recovery and resilience. At Hagerty, Stan provides strategic guidance on HUD programs, housing policy, and community recovery.
Anthony Trasatti is a Vice President at Hagerty Consulting with more than 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and disaster recovery consulting. He specializes in large-scale program management, operational analysis, and financial oversight, and has supported major recovery efforts such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina. Anthony has led high-performing teams delivering complex housing and recovery programs funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and HUD. At Hagerty, he helps clients navigate complex funding requirements, strengthen program operations, and implement efficient, compliant recovery strategies.
Kaylin Taylor is a Senior Managing Associate with specialized expertise in project management and federal grants compliance across the full grant lifecycle. She has led a team supporting a large portfolio of active projects totaling several hundred million dollars in federal mitigation funding on behalf of a state-level client, and she currently manages operations for a state technical assistance program that has helped local entities submit over 110 competitive applications and secured nearly $15m in federal funding in less than two years. Her experience includes navigating requirements and best practices across a range of federal funding sources, with a focus on tailoring compliance strategies that maximize funding opportunities and reduce risk for state, local, and nonprofit clients. Her expertise spans key state and federal regulations, including the Stafford Act, 2 CFR 200, and related program policies.