Kevin's Utz Resume' Elect Kevin for Mayor City of Westminster, Md Elect KEVIN UTZ for Westminster, Md MAYOR (City of Westminster, Md. 21157 21158)
11/14/2008: Kevin Utz KEVIN R. UTZ
352 Doral Court∙ Westminster, MD 21158 ∙
(410)848-6999 or (410)984-8204 ∙
Kevin@teamutz.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished community leader with excellent consensus building skills. Proven ability to perform well in multi-faceted setting, leading disparate groups to accomplish common goals. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. A seasoned professional with extensive "all hazards" experience in preparedness, prevention, response and recovery. A natural leader with proven abilities in local community issues, state wide law enforcement, fire suppression, emergency medical services and emergency management.
ACHIEVEMENTS
4 years of local legislativeØ experience as an elected Councilman Westminster, Maryland
28 years of lawØ enforcement experience covering all aspects of criminal justice. Uniformed road patrol, criminal investigation of misdemeanor and felony crimes, response coordination to large scale emergencies, resources management and dispatch responsibilities, aerial law enforcement and medical evacuation, community policing and hostage barricade situations.
36 year veteran and Life memberØ of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department rising to Chief responsible for a $1.5 million operating budget providing fire and emergency medical services to over 33,000 people.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Westminster Maryland (2004 to Present)
Councilman
• Elected as Councilman in 2004 to uphold the laws of the City, State and Nation and to legislate for residents of Westminster with a total budget of over $44,000,000.
• Chair, Public Safety Committee, Implemented strategy for the creation of continuity of operations plans for all city agencies.
• Provide leadership and established interoperability between all response agencies in the City.
• Co-Chair for the Council of Governments leading the state and county efforts to establish memorandum of understanding between governments to work as a unified force in the event of a catastrophic event.
• Representative to the Maryland Municipal League – Legislative and Communications Committee
• Member of the Carroll County Emergency Planning Group charged with the responsibility to discuss, implement emergency response, planning and training for all agencies across the whole spectrum of the County Government. This group includes government and non-profit volunteer assistance organizations.
• Appointed by Carroll County Commissioners to the Carroll County Regional Airport Technical Advisory Master Plan and worked to assure emergency management issues were being recognized.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Engineering Assistant 2008 – Present
National Security Technology Department – Homeland Security – Planning, Preparedness & Response
• Provide subject matter expert and technical consultation in the field of public safety and emergency services.
Fire Safety Officer-Lieutenant 2003-2008
Direct the operation and administration of the fire department.
• Respond to structural and vehicle fires, emergency rescue situations, and hazardous chemical spills. Drive or accompany emergency vehicles on call.
• Operate appropriate equipment to suppress fires, assist rescue, or provide emergency medical treatment.
• Inspect Laboratory buildings for potentially hazardous conditions and compliance to code.
• Operate, test and maintain all fire and emergency equipment.
• Teach or assist with fire department sponsored training classes, and act as resource to all Laboratory staff on fire and safety issues and inquires.
MARYLAND STATE POLICE (1975 – 2003)
Shift leader/Supervisor Westminster Barrack, Carroll County Maryland
• Managed, directed, and coordinated uniformed road patrol personnel responsible for law enforcement services for Carroll County Maryland.
• Established command and control of large scale emergencies coordinating the emergency response of fire service personnel and acting as liaison officer for law enforcement investigators.
• Led a team of eight criminal investigators to successfully investigate and close major crimes including murders, armed robberies and multi-jurisdictional burglaries
• Coordinated investigative services with Federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• Analyzed criminal investigation reports to develop operational intelligence to determine trends, and "mode of operations" in county wide multiple case investigations.
• Provided on scene direction and control of hostage barricade incidents.
• Performed community policing techniques by providing a communications link between the State Police and the community. Conducted security surveys, crime prevention activities, and investigated traffic complaints considered to be a community hazard.
Flight Paramedic, Aviation Command
• Provided managerial oversight to the Aviation Command Training Section and improved medical continuing education for 54 flight paramedics by developing enhanced standards and contracting physicians to provide professional-level medical training.
• Established, staffed and managed the flight dispatch center (SYSCOM) responsible for the appropriate use of eight twin engine instrument flight rule equipped helicopters, providing full medical evacuation, search and rescue and law enforcement services to the State.
• Drafted policy and established contingency plans for the flight dispatch center's transition through the Y2K event.
• Subject matter expert on the procurement of a $30 million twin engine, multi-functional helicopter fleet acquisition, replacing aging medevac helicopters.
• Functioned as a Flight Paramedic providing emergency medical advanced life support and rescue capabilities in a state wide helicopter medevac program.
Civilian Police Communications Operator
• Five years experience in a full service police installation taking 911 calls for emergency and routine law enforcement services.
• Experience in coordinating law enforcement response with allied police agencies.
• Experience with law enforcement data resources such as the Criminal Justice information System; the Maryland Information Law Enforcement System and the National Crime Information Center.
Westminster Volunteer Fire Department (1975 – Present)
Fire Lieutenant
• Former Chief of the Department responsible for the fire suppression, emergency medical care and rescue services to 33,000 residents of the City of Westminster. Voluntary reduction in rank to assume duties as Westminster City Councilman.
• Provided leadership and accountability for 125 personnel (paid and volunteer) utilizing 12 emergency response vehicles housed in a 29,600 square foot facility.
• Coordinated fiscal oversight with administrative officers for the $1.5 million operating budget.
• Provided command and control authority on all incidents involving fire and rescue services in the City.
• Active member of the Carroll County Emergency Services Association Operations Committee; responsible for establishing county wide policy and procedures for response and recovery from emergencies. Providing leadership and strategic planning for the future of fire suppression, emergency medical services and rescue capabilities for the county.
• Represented Carroll County to the Metropolitan Chiefs Association and was instrumental in obtaining Urban Area Security Initiative funding for General Staff and Command training.
• Joined the Carroll County Elder Health Working Group by invitation from the group leader to provide an overview of the ongoing needs of the elderly community as it related to the emergency fire and EMS system in Carroll County and provided invaluable resource information for publication to the elderly community.
• Identified high profile Critical Infrastructure/Key Assets and established real time communications link with 911 Center and first responding fire and police units. Currently Carroll Hospital Center, McDaniel College, Carroll Community College and Carroll Lutheran Village have communication capabilities with incoming units.
• Implemented a coordinated response plan for all hazards at the Carroll County Regional Airport working directly with State and Local Emergency Managers and County Commissioners.
• Participated in annual terrorism related emergency response exercises for county wide response to WMD events.
EDUCATION
2008 UMUC
Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
1997 Essex Community College
EMT – Paramedic Certificate
1996 Saint Cloud State University
Driver Education and Safety Credits.
1981 Catonsville Community College
Criminal Justice study – 30 credits.
1981 Maryland State Police Academy
Maryland State Police Trooper.
1975 Westminster High School
High school diploma.
CERTIFICATIONS
University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
University of Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Systems Services
United States Fire Administration
National Fire Academy
Certified Fire Officer I and II
Certified Fire Instructor I
Certified Firefighter III
Hazmat Technician
Rescue Technician Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (1982 - 2001)
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Staff and Command Leadership courses
Incident Command
Introduction to Command and General Staff
Command and General Staff Functions in the Incident
Command and General Staff - Incident Management Team
Awards
• Superintendent's Commendation in 2003, Westminster Barrack for providing outstanding leadership and superior managerial performance as the Criminal Investigation Division supervisor.
• Governor's Citation 2003 for 28 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Maryland
• Superintendent's Commendation in 2003 for 28 years of outstanding performance.
• Superintendent's Commendations for outstanding performance in criminal investigations in 2000
• Awarded Westminster Volunteer Fire Company's 2000 Fire Fighter of the Year for exemplary department and community leadership.
• Qualified as an expert witness, Carroll County Circuit Court, in the kinetics of injury involving motor vehicle collisions in 1998.
• Letter of Recognition for outstanding performance from Superintendent 1994.
• Letter of Recognition for exemplary performance from the Carroll County State's Attorney in 1983.
• Received citizen letters of recognition for commendable acts of kindness and compassion
Affiliations
Maryland State Troopers Association Lodge 20
Maryland State Police Alumni Association
Maryland Fireman's Association
Maryland Fire Chiefs Association
Carroll County Emergency Services Association
Business Networking International
Maryland Municipal League
National Realtors Association
Carroll County Association of Realtors
Realtors Association of York and Adams County
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