Brenda Gardner is a professional with a multi-faceted background in emergency management, communications, search and rescue, and management. With a BS in Computer-Based Information Systems, Brenda has worked in various roles such as Information Systems Intern at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Facilities Engineer at Sprint Nextel, and Technical Support/Customer Service at Modis. She has also served as an Operations Specialist - Reservist at FEMA and as an Emergency Management Support Officer at the Platte County Sheriff's Department.

Brenda has managed CERT training records and site inventory and led projects related to public safety and industry data processing. She has also trained and managed new contractors, performed cost analysis and invoice research, and analyzed Azure cloud service processes and storage. Her experience with incident management systems such as ICS, NRF, NIMS, and NPG makes her a valuable asset in emergency management situations. Brenda's K-9 handling skills and her CERT Search and Rescue training further complement her diverse skillset.