WHO WE AREThe Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a voluntary coalition of the state's business and government leaders, who share a commitment to strengthen the capacity of the state to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through public-private collaboration. Created in 2007 by the Iowa Business Council and representatives from key state agencies, the Partnership empowers businesses to integrate business resources, expertise, and plans with those of government during all stages of disaster management. The government cannot and should not be the only responders in a disaster situation, as the private sector has a wealth of knowledge and assets that may be needed during an emergency. Public-private partnerships help to establish relationships prior to incidents, when familiarity with each other's capabilities and response procedures are paramount. These partnerships enable the public and private sector to develop all-hazard plans to pool resources and information, coordinate response and recovery efforts and share training and exercise opportunities. Safeguard Iowa Partnership became an Iowa nonprofit corporation on July 25, 2008 and granted 501(c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service. |
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURESafeguard Iowa Partnership organizational structure includes Board of Directors and a full-time Executive Director. |
2022 Board of Directors |
Executive Committee - The Executive Committee Consists of the Past Chair, Chair, Vice Chair and the Treasurer.
 | Curt Sullivan | 2023 Past-Chair BHE Renewables, LLC | Curt Sullivan is the Director of Compliance and Security Operations at BHE Renewables, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business. He was formerly the business continuity and security investigations manager for MidAmerican Energy Company where he coordinated the implementation of business continuity and security investigation programs across MidAmerican Energy in Iowa, Illinois and South Dakota. Some of his responsibilities included conducting threat and vulnerability assessments; developing business continuity plans; designing and instructing exercises for company leadership to enhance preparedness efforts and serving as a liaison with various government, emergency management, and federal, state and local law enforcement officials. Prior to joining MidAmerican Energy Company in 2014, Curt worked at Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management as a regional planner and asset protection specialist. His activities included regional emergency planning efforts, Capitol Complex planning, continuity of government planning and supporting state emergency operations response coordination during natural disasters. Curt served as a liaison in the Iowa Department of Public Safety Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center where he coordinated with public and private sector partners to foster asset protection programs. Curt earned his Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Community and Regional Planning. |
| A.J. Mumm I 2023 Chair Polk County Emergency Management Agency | In September 2004, the Polk County Emergency Management Commission appointed A.J. Mums to lead the countywide agency responsible for preparing for, responding to and recovering from natural and man-made disaster. He originally began his service with the Polk County Emergency Management Agency in January 1999 as a disaster mitigation planner and went on to join the State of Iowa's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division in July 2001 where he was eventually promoted to the position of Chief Planner. Mumm received a Bachelor's degree in biology and geography from Drake University and a Master's degree in community and regional planning from Iowa State University. A native of Westside, Iowa, A.J. and his wife Sabetha live in Ankeny with their two young children. |
