Erik S. Gaull, CEM, CBCP, CPP

Erik Gaull is a nationally recognized leader and subject matter expert in public safety, emergency management, homeland security, and enterprise resilience. With over four decades of experience, he has served in key leadership and operational roles across all levels of government and the private sector. His expertise spans crisis response, security policy development, interagency coordination, and enterprise resilience. Erik’s commitment to advancing public safety and security is reflected in his extensive work with federal agencies, international organizations, and local governments. He is a Senior Advisor of Resilience for CSA.

Experience

• Corporate Security Advisors - Senior Advisor
• Office of Mayor Anthony A. Williams, Operational Improvements Division - Director
• Samsung - Senior Client Partner
• Applied Research Associates, Inc. - Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management Programs
• The World Bank Security and Intelligence Operations Center - Program Manager
• TriData Corporation - Director, Local Government Studies
• First Responder Network Authority, U.S. Department of Commerce - Board Member

Qualifications and Certifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Georgetown University
• Master of Public Policy, Georgetown University
• Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies, Columbia University
• Certificate in Executive Leadership, Cornell University
• Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard Kennedy School
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP®)
• Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt