Allison Whitsitt named as leader of expanded emergency management service.
Tulsa, Okla. – WSB, a forward-thinking design and consulting firm, today announced the promotion of Allison Whitsitt to director of emergency management. This marks the launch of an expanded service area dedicated to solving the evolving challenges communities face before, during and after a disaster. Under Whitsitt’s guidance, our new service line will provide communities an opportunity to prepare, respond and recover quicker, supported by a team of emergency management professionals with profound understanding of federal requirements and local needs.
With an extensive background in disaster coordination and hazard mitigation, Whitsitt brings deep expertise and a proven track record to her new role. As director, she will oversee both the preparedness & mitigation and response & recovery services, guiding strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening community resilience, streamlining disaster response, and expanding WSB’s offerings to clients nationwide.
“Allison’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to public safety make her the clear choice to lead this critical new service area,” said Jay Kennedy, vice president of municipal services at WSB. “Her vision and experience will provide our clients with industry-leading support throughout the entire lifecycle of emergency management.”
Whitsitt previously served as the northeast regional coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and most recently was a planning manager in the Oklahoma region at WSB. Her strategic insight, technical expertise and commitment to empowering communities have positioned her as a trusted leader in emergency management.
“I am honored to lead WSB’s expanded Emergency Management service area at such a pivotal time,” Whitsitt said. “In a world of increasing uncertainty, our team is committed to delivering innovative, holistic solutions that help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. I look forward to expanding our impact and working with clients and partners across the U.S.”
The expanded Emergency Management service area will provide a comprehensive suite of offerings, including hazard mitigation planning, emergency operations plans, public assistance project support, FEMA 406 mitigation, and technology-driven disaster response solutions.
