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TIDAL BASIN, GREGORY T. ZY S MANSKI • • PROJECT MANAGER Mr.Szymanski is a seasoned disaster recovery professional of 12 years,working positions of increasing responsibility in New York State prior to his deployment to Mississippi in 2005. Szymanski's experience with disaster recovery in New York State led to his positioning as Project Manager for Hancock County and the Mississippi State Port Authority in Mississippi, as well as Jefferson Parish in Louisiana,where, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, projects have resulted in approximately$600 million in eligible FEMA obligations reimbursements for these Recipients. Szymanski has also served as Engagement Manager and Senior Policy Advisor for the State of New York in response to Hurricane Sandy.Szymanski is currently serving as the Engagement Manager and Policy Advisor for Tidal Basin's teams deployed to the States of Texas and Florida in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Texas:PROJECT 4332-DR-TX, HurricaEXPERIENCEne Harvey,August 2017—Present Florida:4337-DR-FL, Hurricane Irma, September 2017—Present Engagement Manager/Policy Advisor: Providing executive leadership and subject matter expertise to 30 Texas and Florida sub-recipients, coordinating the response and recovery functions of more than 50 Tidal Basin/Adjusters International team members. Navigating FEMA's new Public Assistance program delivery model which has proven challenging in the recovery environment. Implementing successful policies for maximum recovery under Section 428 Alternative Procedures pilot program. New York State:4085-DR-NY, Hurricane Sandy November 2012- Present Engagement Manager: Serve as the center of the Adjuster's International (Al)engagement team, providing leadership and policy advice to more than 200(Al) staff members working on behalf of New York State in response to Hurricane Sandy. Keep the team fully updated on all FEMA and client feedback and ensure that client expectations are met. Responsible for staff supervision and management including the development of teams and their deployment to the field to analyze and inspect damage and compile data for project worksheet completion. Holds regular team meetings with FEMA,the state and local communities to constantly review data and worksheet completion activities. Report regularly to senior management about team performance and progress and secure agreement on every major initiative. Successfully transitioning Joint Field Office activities to long term recovery functions, providing guidance and best practice catastrophe procedures in the event of future disasters. Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: 4080-DR-LA, Hurricane Isaac,August 2012—Present 4041-DR-LA,Tropical Storm Lee, September 2011—Present • 1792-DR-LA Hurricane Ike, Sept 2008—Present 1786-DR-LA Hurricane Gustav, Sept 2008— Present 1603-DR-LA Hurricane Katrina,April 2007—Present Project Manager/Senior Consultant: Currently assisting and guiding Jefferson Parish through the FEMA recovery process following Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Ike, Isaac and Tropical Storm Lee.Verifying FEMA determinations of eligibility and reviewing project worksheets for accuracy and maximum Applicant reimbursement for all disaster-incurred costs. Formulating position papers and official appeals to 1