Our Team
Disasters, man-made and natural, are an unfortunate reality of our world. In the midst of that reality, we seek to serve states, municipalities, and other organizations as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from such events. Our company was built on positive relationships and word-of mouth. You can learn more below, but we prefer to speak personally. Let us know how we can serve you.
Tom Rankin, Founder
Tom was a proud North Carolina native who loved and served his state and country for more than 40 years. He and his wife Nancy raised two boys who are now successful men in their own rights. Tom’s focus and passion was emergency management. His depth of knowledge and experience in the regulations, policy, and procedures allowed him a unique perspective and insight into helping others succeed in response and recovery to disaster.
Professional Legacies
April 1997 – August 2022 – TF Rankin & Associates, Inc.
Disaster Recovery Consultant / President / Owner
Began as Consultant to Governor of Guam related to obtaining Federal funding (FEMA, USDOT, USEPA, US Dept. of State and US DoD) for recovery from Super Typhoon Paka, 1997
- Traveled to Guam three times for 90-day deployments each
Managed projects ranging in size from $25,000.00 to $34,000,000.00 for a total recovery of reimbursement exceeding one half Billion Dollars
Contracted by the State of Georgia Emergency Management to act as State Debris Coordinator following the April 9, 1998 tornado that hit Dunwoody, Georgia
Led deployments across the country to floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, the 9/11 attacks, and many other events.
Leadership Legacies:
August 1994 – April 1997 State of North Carolina
Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Division of Emergency Management
Title: Multi-Hazard Planner / Area Emergency Coordinator
May 1989 – August 1994 State of North Carolina
Department of Insurance – Fire and Rescue Services Division
Title: Deputy State Fire Marshal
September 1986 – April 1997 Environmental & Occupational Compliance, Inc.
Title: Owner / Consulting Fire – EPA and OSHA Planning, Consulting, Training and Emergency Response to public and private clients
Our Leadership
Stephen
Executive VP
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Sean
Senior VP
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Brandee
Regional Director of Southwest Region
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Griff
Regional Director for Mississippi Delta Region
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