David Young is a battle and crisis-tested leader with 24 years of real-world emergency management experience. His expertise in emergency management has propelled him forward as an internationally recognized and award-winning EM technology innovator, with 2 patents in his name. His experience has earned him multiple "Nationwide Best Practice" results from renowned organizations like FEMA, FAA, NTSB, and DHS. David is currently serving as the Senior Emergency Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where he leads teams in solving complex problems, achieving operational goals, and creating full-spectrum organizational resiliency. Throughout his impressive career, he has held various positions, including Director of Emergency Operations Center at the United States Air Force and Section Chief, Resources and Training, Section Chief, International Flight Dispatch, and Command and Control.