Margaret Larson

Margaret Larson is the Senior Vice President of Client Services at AG Witt, LLC, based in Santa Ana, California.1 She has extensive experience in emergency management and disaster recovery, with a career spanning nearly 30 years in various roles across federal, state, and local levels.3

Career Highlights

Current Role: Margaret has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Client Services at AG Witt, LLC since January 2020.1 AG Witt is an emergency management consulting firm established by former FEMA Director James Lee Witt.2

Previous Experience:

• Emergency Management Consultant at EY (2015-2020)
• Western Region Program Director at Witt O'Brien's (2013-2015)
• Manager at Anaheim Enterprise Zone (2012-2013)
• Emergency Management & Government Relations Consultant (2011-2012)
• Disaster Services Specialist at Feeding America (2009-2011)
• Director of Washington D.C. Office for the State of Illinois (2005-2007)
• Various roles at FEMA, including Executive Officer of Response Division (2001-2005)
• Legislative Affairs Specialist at Federal Emergency Management Agency (1996-2001)
• Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (1991-1996)1

Expertise

Margaret's expertise includes:

• Emergency management
• Disaster recovery
• Government relations
• Policy development
• Program management
• Federal disaster grant programs (FEMA, HUD)13

Education

Margaret holds a BA in International Relations and History from Tulane University (1987-1991).1

Professional Contributions

In her current role, Margaret leads clients in their COVID-19 disaster recovery efforts and compliance with CARES Act requirements. She has also been involved in wildfire recovery projects in California.23 Her extensive background allows her to provide valuable insights and leadership in emergency management and disaster recovery consulting.