Emergency Preparedness: KEEP + Grand Prix
Hosted by Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairs Amy Zheng and Patchie Bergman, this session will provide an inside look at the K.E.E.P. (Knowledge and Excellence in Emergency Preparedness) Awards, including the application process and latest updates on the upcoming Grand Prix.
Using the Grand Prix as a practical example, attendees will learn what makes a strong submission, ask questions, and better prepare for this year’s awards.
Participants will also hear directly from award-winning teams and see how leading properties plan, coordinate, and respond during emergency situations.
Attendees will gain:
- Insights from K.E.E.P. Award winners
- Practical emergency preparedness strategies you can adapt to your own property
- A behind-the-scenes look at planning, coordination, and execution
- Peer-to-peer learning with industry professionals
Who Should Attend: Designed for property managers, engineers, and operations teams, this discussion delivers practical takeaways and proven practices from those setting the standard in emergency preparedness.
Speakers & Moderator
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Cierra Clark |
Tiesha Johnson |
Kathy Guy
JBG SMITH
Moderator
Want to see what sets KEEP Award winners apart?
Learn more about the program, explore past winners, and discover how properties are recognized for excellence in emergency preparedness. Click here to learn more about the KEEP Awards.
Attendees (11)
Patchie Bergman
Portfolio Manager
Akridge
Larry Edmonds
Director of Commercial Development
American Pest
Tahmina Ghaffer
Managing Partner
Urbaniqa Property Solutions
Kathy Guy
Senior Vice President, Management Services
JBG SMITH
Janice Hardy
Senior Property Manager
Blake Real Estate, Inc.
Be-Be Hernandez
Special Projects Coordinator
Southern Management Companies LLC
Chander Jayaraman
President
Strategic Educational Consulting LLC [SEDC]
Chris Leon
Property Manager
Stream Realty Partners
Donna Nurmi
Senior Property Manager
Tower Companies
Tracy Seymour
Business Development Manager
Allied Universal Security
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