Patrick Knapp
About Patrick Knapp
Patrick Knapp is the Crisis Management Training & Exercise Coordinator at Ally, with extensive experience in disaster response and business resilience.
Current Role at Ally
Patrick Knapp currently serves as the Crisis Management Training & Exercise Coordinator at Ally. Since 2022, he has been involved in training and coordinating crisis management exercises in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. His role focuses on preparing the organization to effectively handle emergencies and crises through strategic training programs.
Previous Role at American Red Cross
Before joining Ally, Patrick Knapp served as the Regional Disaster Program Officer at the American Red Cross from 2020 to 2021 in Houston, Texas. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing disaster response programs and managing teams of emergency responders to address various crises.
Experience at Witt O'Brien's
Patrick Knapp worked at Witt O'Brien's as Vice President - Response Operations from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in Houston, Texas, he managed response operations, coordinating efforts to handle significant incidents and emergencies efficiently.
Leadership at Direct Energy
From 2016 to 2018, Patrick Knapp was the Business Resilience Manager, North America, at Direct Energy. His responsibilities included developing and implementing resilience strategies to ensure business continuity during disruptions across the North American region.
Education and Certifications
Patrick Knapp holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas, completed in 1995. Additionally, he studied Economics at De Anza College, finishing in 1998. His education has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in emergency management and business resilience.
Expertise in Business Impact Analysis and Incident Command Systems
Patrick Knapp has extensive expertise in Business Impact Analysis and Incident Command Systems. His skill set includes assessing potential impacts of business disruptions and implementing effective command structures to manage emergency responses efficiently. His experience has proven beneficial in various crisis management roles throughout his career.