Upcoming Chapter Meeting and Speaker Information

When: Thursday, July 18, 2024, Noon - 12:30 PM Remote Meeting.

Where: Zoom Meeting. Please RSVP to Eric Olson

About the Presentation: This special and very personal presentation comes straight from one of our chapter members, Tom Serio!

As crisis managers, our role is crucial. We are expected to remain calm and in charge during a disaster or crisis. People turn to us for guidance, support, and information during the worst possible times. But what does a crisis manager do when the crisis impacts them? What is their procedure to follow? Who is there to assist? Who covers for the crisis manager? These are the questions Tom will address in our upcoming meeting.

The presentation will focus on three real-life scenarios Tom dealt with as the crisis manager. The first scenario involves a company declaring a disaster due to a hurricane, the second involves the crisis manager position being downsized, and the third involves a medical emergency thrusting the crisis manager into a situation they were unprepared for. Join the session and learn what you can do to be better prepared.

About the Speaker:

Tom Serio, MTS & Associates, BC/DR/CM Sr. Consultant is a season continuity professional with over 37 years of experience in information technology, business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and resilience. He has held leadership positions with Publishers Clearing House, Office Depot, and Verizon Wireless among others. In these roles, Tom has experienced everything from cyber incidents, hurricanes, and personal tragedies that have driven him personally and professionally towards resilience and continuous improvement. From his experience with these tragedies and incidents, Tom will share share lessons learned to help participants improve preparedness and resilience.

The ACP Mid-Florida Chapter was founded in January 1993, and was granted benefits and privileges of the Association of Contingency Planners upon acceptance of its Articles of Association on February 3, 1993.

The Mid-Florida Chapter invites you to join us at one of our monthly meetings to share information and experiences. The initial meeting is complimentary as our guest, after which membership is required to attend additional meeting and events. The initial meeting is complimentary as our guest, after which membership is required to attend additional meetings and events.

This is an excellent way to make contacts with other professionals in the business continuity/disaster recovery field and resource information to improve your plans for your own organization.

ACP – Mid-Florida 2023 MVP Award Recipient

The Mid-Florida Chapter is pleased to honor Adam Eckstein as our 2023 MVP Award recipient. Adam serves on the Board as the Program Director and works tirelessly to bring our members world-class programs and speakers. Congratulations Adam, and thank you for your MVP support to ACP, the Chapter, and.the profession.

Chapter Resources

Welcome to the Mid-Florida Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). We serve the Central Florida area. Under normal conditions, meetings are typically held in Orlando, on the third Thursday of each month. However, we have moved to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and welfare of our members and guests. We have worked hard in this environment to secure a host of amazing and knowledgeable speakers. Please visit the Events section below to view the current meeting schedule and topic areas.

Our Chapter's Vision Statement: To be recognized throughout Central Florida as THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION for contingency planners and business continuity professionals.