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Garland introduces new director of emergency management, Joe Ellis
Summary
Garland City Council on March 17 received a briefing introducing Joe Ellis as the city's new director of emergency management; Ellis started Feb. 24 and brings previous experience at TxDOT, Parkland Hospital and in the private sector.
The Garland City Council on March 17 heard a brief introduction of Joe Ellis, the city's new director of emergency management, who started in the position Feb. 24.
Why it matters: The director oversees the city's emergency operations and public alerts for severe weather and other incidents; council members noted Ellis' rapid involvement in issuing a recent weather bulletin.
Misty (last name not specified in the transcript) introduced Ellis and said he holds a bachelor's degree in emergency management and a Master of Public Administration; she noted certifications including Certified Emergency Manager and Master Exercise Practitioner and experience at the state level and with TxDOT. "Please help me welcome Joe Ellis to team Garland," she said.
Ellis told the council he had returned to the area from Austin and said Misty had been a mentor when he started his career in 2007. The mayor noted Ellis' first emergency bulletin the prior week during high-wind weather.
The introduction was informational; council members offered a welcome and no formal action was taken.
