In eight (8) years, Dr. Bentley obtained an AAS in Emergency Management, a BT in Emergency Responder Administration,  an MS in Homeland Security, and a Ph.D. in Emergency Management.  Dr. Bentley has over 20 years boots-on-the-ground experience on the front lines of disaster events consisting of, acts of terrorism (OKC  Bombing-9/11), missing children (Kirsten Renee Hatfield), natural disasters (tornados-floods-hurricanes-etc.), mass casualty events (OKC bombing, 9/11), auto accidents, etc.   Her vision for MRS, MRSPPE and The  Nationwide Resilience Project™ encompasses a combination of Transformational and Servant Leadership, and she believes in leading by example using a framework of open-door communication practices at all levels in an atmosphere that upholds integrity, honesty, and ethically-based principles. 

Dr. Bentley delivers superior Design/Build Consulting Services and is a co-inventor for numerous resilience-based / disaster-resistant products.  Her impeccable research proficiency and comprehension allow for extensive design, viability, and applicability across multiple industry platforms.  She reviews manuscript submittals for the International Journal of Cyber Criminology, and in previous years, she specialized in public relations and marketing, as well as real estate and property management, which gives her a unique edge in mitigation and prevention strategies across the board.  

Dr. Bentley’s creative drive, intuitive leadership ability, and instinctual outside-the-box thinking allow for dynamic and lucrative research and development projects that focus on community resilience, critical and strategic mitigation practices, and pragmatic solutions to rebuild the nation’s critical infrastructure.  As a valued member of our team, her foresight is to create a legacy that will lead the nation in sound implementation practices that encourage and promote her profound passion; to protect and defend life and property from natural and man-made disasters.  

Dr. Bentley brings a unique, innovative talent to MRS, MRSPPE, and The  Nationwide Resilience Project.  Her ability to visualize solutions to challenging problems through the development of carefully engineered products provides substantial opportunity for resilient community redevelopment and significant ROI. 

Mr.  Howard specializes in consulting, estimating, FEMA infrastructure grants, sub-contract staffing services to FEMA prime contractors,  dispute resolution, federal contract management, policy interpretation,  code implementation, and forensic-style account reviews. He has successfully managed numerous contracts for over fifteen (15) years with  FEMA as an SAE and Core Employee, Technical  Assistance Contractor, and state and local consultant.  He is a Project  Specialist, Certified  CEF, Estimator, PA Mitigation Specialist, Public  Assistance  Coordinator, State Liaison, TAC Group Lead, and FEMA Deputy Task Force  Lead.  His relevant FEMA training includes, but is not limited to Cost  Estimating Format (CEF) Train the Trainer, NEMIS (Mitigation) Train the  Trainer, Data Warehouse Train the Trainer, Managing FEMA Staff in the  JFO, Team Building for Supervisors, and Contracting Officers  Technical  Representative Training.

Mr.  Howard has been on the front lines of over twenty (20) disasters and managed recovery operations in approximately fifteen (15) parishes surrounding Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike. As the FEMA   Deputy Task Force Lead for SW Louisiana (SWLA), he managed dozens of   FEMA personnel and thousands of recovery project grants for local government entities, which equated to over $1 billion in federal funding.  These projects included repairs to, and often replacement of,  hospitals, airports, schools, police stations, fire stations, and more.  

Mr. Howard has been a professional estimator for nearly 30 years, and over the last decade, has prepared more than 700 estimates totaling over $500  million.  His extensive career also includes employment in industries such as Architecture, Construction, Engineering, and Fabrication.

Mr. Howard brings proficient, strategic, and technical expertise to MRS and The Nationwide Resilience Project™ and is a valuable member of our team.  His ability to think outside the box is unparalleled by any standard and is a co-inventor for numerous R&D projects.

Mr. Frederiksen, Co-Founder, Rensair, is a specialist in air purification and protecting and enhancing lives through clean air.  Rensair’s patented technology, which combines H13 HEPA filtration with germicidal  UVC light, was developed to meet the strict standards of Scandinavian hospitals and is independently validated by scientific research laboratories, including Eurofins, Norconsult, Oslo University Hospital, and the Danish Technological Institute.  The air purification units destroy a minimum of 99.97% of airborne viruses, including coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and meets all the standards recommended by the UK SAGE committee and US EPA.  In many cases, Rensair products are eligible for ARPA  funding. 

Mr. Frederiksen collaborates with clients to develop the optimum indoor air quality for meeting building requirements and government recommendations for mitigating the risks associated with viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, bacteria, VOCs, and other airborne contaminants.   Before recommending a tailor-made solution, Mr. Frederiksen considers all aspects of the planning and mitigation process; floor plans, existing HVAC systems, occupancy rates, etc. 

Rensair made Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021.  To make the list, a selection committee evaluated the product against several criteria: effectiveness, safety; successful real-world implementation; the quality of research studies demonstrating the product’s effectiveness; and the company’s stability to support future implementations. 

With  operations in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Asia, Mr. Frederiksen and  Rensair’s mission is to provide clean air for every space: from hospitals, dental practices, schools, and gymnasia, to hospitality venues, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets.