• Is Your Company or Organization Prepared for the Next Disaster?

  • ABOUT

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    Principal consultant Vince Davis is an internationally renowned expert, a future of disaster leader, a keynote speaker, author, and business resilience advisor.

    As Founder and CEO of Preparedness Matters, an organizational design and transformation firm, keynote speaker, and author, Vince Davis has advised and consulted with many of the world’s leading brands and organizations on the key shifts happening in disaster planning, emergency management, crisis management, business continuity, and community resilience.

    Vince is a master of change and innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work. He also coaches high-performing leaders with practical, life-tested ideas, concepts, and frameworks to elevate their impact and create lasting legacies.

  • Experience Matters

    More than 35-years in government, non-profit, corporate, and disaster relief organizations.

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    U.S. Air Force & Nat'l Guard 23-Years Service

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    External Affairs & Community Relations

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    Regional Preparedness Manager

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    Project Mgr. Regional Catastrophic Team

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    Emergency Readiness & Response Mgr.

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    Emergency Preparedness Mgr.

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    Mgr. Workplace Resilience

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    Sr. Director Disaster Services

  • Who We Are

    A network of subject-matter-experts who know how to listen and understand your unique needs.

    Passion, Independence, Courage

    Preparedness Matters founder Vince Davis has developed disaster frameworks for iconic companies such as Walgreens, Sony, and Amazon, and has decades of experience from his work at FEMA, the American Red Cross, the DHS Regional Catastrophic Planning Team, and Feeding America. You won't find anyone with more diverse knowledge, expertise, and innovative, creative approaches to problem-solving.

    With Preparedness Matters expert coaching, you'll better understand how and where you spend your time and effort on disaster planning, crisis management, and business continuity. You will think more strategically about how you manage your business resiliency, workforce, and organization, feeling more in control, and focusing on what counts.

    We approach each problem with three essential elements: strategic thinking, creative solutions, and proven results. Whether you have existing plans or not, our unique approach can take your organization's resilience to the next level.

    We're here to help you clarify your goals and get you started along the road to becoming well-prepared for any emergency or crisis.

  • What We Offer

    These are just a few of our innovative solutions

  • Virtual Solutions

    Customized in-person and virtual keynotes, workshops, and e-learning resources to help your organization grow through change. Preparedness Matters has an international network of highly experienced leaders in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Crisis management.

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    Keynote Speaking

    Over three decades of real-world experience distilled into instantly applicable mindset, behavior, and tools to grow through change in today's 'new normal.

    Previous Conference Experience:

    • International Crisis Management Conference - Newport
    • Disaster and Emergency Management Conference - Toronto
    • Blacks In Green distinguished Speaker Series - Chicago
    • South Dakota Public Health Coalition
    • National Tribal Emergency Management Conference - Spokane
    • International Network of Women in Emergency Management - N.J.
    • Partners In Emergency Management Conference- Seattle
    • Washington State Emergency Management Conference - Spokane
    • Emory University - Public Health Studies Program

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    Corporate Consulting

    Customized consulting, training, and project development sessions that give your organization a mindset, resources, and a clear path to resilience. We help your team design cost-effective plans and processes aligned with your goals.

    We've designed and launched programs for Fortune 100 companies. Find out how our solutions can help your business prepare for the 'new normal'

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  • Partners Gallery

    THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR PARTNERS

  • Contact Us

    Don't hesitate to reach out. You + us = awesome

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central Time M-F or evenings and weekends by appointment only
    630-632-6682
    630-632-6682
    vincent.b.davis@outlook.com
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