Brian Baker
About Brian Baker
Brian Baker serves as the Vice President at Hagerty Consulting and has extensive experience in emergency management, having held various roles at the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. He also contributes as a Commissioner on the Homeland Security Commission for the Government of the District of Columbia.
Work at Hagerty
Brian Baker has served as Vice President at Hagerty Consulting since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various initiatives related to emergency management and consulting services. His leadership at Hagerty focuses on enhancing preparedness and response strategies for clients in the public and private sectors.
Previous Experience in Homeland Security
Prior to his role at Hagerty, Brian Baker worked extensively at the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. He held multiple positions, including Assistant Director/Chief of Plans and Preparedness from 2005 to 2009, and Deputy Director from 2012 to 2018. He also served as the Interim Director in 2017 and Senior Program Manager from 2005 to 2007, contributing to the agency's strategic planning and emergency preparedness efforts.
Consulting Roles at SAIC and Beck Disaster Recovery
Brian Baker worked at SAIC as Regional Practice Manager and Principal Consultant from 2009 to 2012. He also held the position of National Director for Preparedness Consulting at SAIC for one year. Additionally, he served as Regional Practice Manager at Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. from 2009 to 2011, where he focused on disaster recovery and preparedness consulting.
Education and Expertise
Brian Baker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson and Wales University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, earning a degree in Public Health Leadership from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School, where he completed the Executive Leaders Program in Homeland Security and National Defense from 2014 to 2015.
Commissioner Role in Homeland Security
Since 2018, Brian Baker has also served as a Commissioner on the Homeland Security Commission for the Government of the District of Columbia. In this capacity, he contributes to the development and implementation of policies aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of the District against various threats.