Joseph F Myers (Tallahassee, Florida), CEO of DSI, LLC graduated from Western Carolina University in 1971.  Myers joined DSI after serving as the Director of the State Emergency Management Agency for the State of Florida.  As the Governor's Emergency Manager, Myers was responsible for the State’s Emergency Response Plan after Hurricane Andrew and ensuring coordination among cities, counties, and the state in preparation for natural disasters and in response to them.  While serving as Florida’s Emergency Manager, Myers institutionalized an annual statewide exercise program.  He came to his position in Florida from North Carolina after serving for approximately twenty years, eight as Director.  While serving as director in North Carolina, Myers developed Model Systems, a project designed to assist FEMA with the transforming from the cold war era to all hazards.  Mr. Myers was twice elected President of the National Emergency Management Association.  He has received numerous awards, including, The Neil Frank Award, The Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina National Guard and the Florida Fire Chief’s,  the Bob Sheet’s Award and The Governor’s Award for the State of Florida.  Myers has been involved in emergency management in city, county and state government for 30 years.  Mr. Myers served on Governor Jeb Bush’s Florida Terrorism Advisory Board.  Myers, as a State Director served as a State Coordinating Officer for numerous disasters, including Hurricanes Gloria, Hugo, Andrew, Opal, Floyd and in addition managed Gulf War Repatriation, Cuban Mass Migration and the 1998 Florida Fires.