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James Buttleman MA, PEM, MEP, PCP, CHSP, CHEP, CHFM has extensive work experience in emergency management, safety, and environment of care. Currently, they serve as the Regional Director (Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Safety) at Medxcel Facilities Management, overseeing hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and healthcare clinics. Prior to this, they worked as a Lieutenant/EMT-Basic at the Onondaga Township Fire Department and as an Instructor at FEMA. James also has experience as a Travel Agent at Storybook Getaway, providing vacation planning services.

James has served as an Emergency Management Consultant at CEMA, Inc., specializing in emergency planning, training, and exercises for healthcare organizations. Previously, James worked as the Director of Operations at Unified Command, leading the Emergency Management division and coordinating incident management support for events. James also served as Emergency Management (Senior Business Support II) at Consumers Energy, where they integrated the Incident Command System and developed emergency plans and procedures.

In terms of healthcare, James has held managerial positions at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals, responsible for overseeing emergency management, safety, and environment of care programs. James has also been actively involved in the Michigan Emergency Management Association as the 2nd Vice President.

Overall, James Buttleman has a diverse background in emergency management, safety, and environment of care, with experience in both the public and private sectors.

James Buttleman MA, PEM, MEP, PCP, CHSP, CHEP, CHFM has an extensive education history. James obtained a Doctor of Science degree in Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University in 2023. Prior to this, they completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from the American Public University System in 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from the same institution in 2013. James also holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Emergency Management from Frederick Community College, which they earned from 2010 to 2012.

Before pursuing higher education, James attended Baker College of Muskegon from 2006 to 2007 to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, although they did not obtain a degree. James completed their high school education at White Cloud High School, where they received a General Education Diploma.

In addition to their academic achievements, James Buttleman has obtained numerous certifications. Most recently, in 2023, they obtained certifications in Trained Crowd Manager from the International Association of Venue Managers, EPA Section 608 Certification, Indoor Air Quality, and Industrial Hygiene Basic from Mainstream Engineering Corporation. In 2022, they achieved the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification from the American Hospital Association. In 2021, they attained the Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) and Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certifications from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM), as well as the DOD Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) certification from the United States Department of Defense. In 2020, James obtained the 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health certification from the OSHA Safety Training Institute.

James'searlier certifications include Company Officer I & II from the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Division, Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems (MGT 345) from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX, Firefighter Health and Safety Officer (HSO) from the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Division, Firefighter Leadership 1 and 2 from the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Division, Instructor Training Course from FEMA, NFPA 101-2012 Healthcare from NFPA, Tornado Awareness (AWR-326) from the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC), Continuity of Operations- Trainer from FEMA, Professional Continuity Practitioner from FEMA, and Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support- Trainer from the NATIONAL DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT FOUNDATION, INC.