Consulting Services
Obsidian LLC Focus
FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PA) PROGRAM MANGEMENT SPECIALISTS
Obsidian, LLC works with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments, private nonprofits (PNP),
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support disaster recovery. Under the Public
Assistance (PA) Program, FEMA can provide funding to SLTTs and PNPs after a Presidential Disaster
Declaration to support debris removal, emergency protective measures (e.g., sheltering, search/rescue,
etc.), permanent facility restoration, and hazard mitigation projects. Our services are tailored to the specific
needs of our clients through every step of the PA process. OBSIDIAN, LLC is registered with the State of
Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office in Good Standing. OBSIDIAN, LLC possesses the Experience,
Integrity, and financial stability to complete Projects/Grants successfully.
We have over 60 years of combined experience within our staff to help clients understand the process of
federal programs that may interact with PA and navigate community recovery. Obsidian focuses on
developing communications and strong partnerships between PA applicants, recipients at the state, tribal,
or territorial level, and FEMA. We believe our clients are best served by resolving disputes up front to
minimize time-consuming and costly appeals. This allows our clients to claim all eligible PA costs, execute
recovery projects promptly, and close out grants in a timely and efficient manner. Our professional team includes PA experts with deep backgrounds in Emergency Management and FEMA Disasters that are
critical in document preparation, cost estimating, grants management, hazard mitigation, insurance,
procurement, contracting, and overall policy.
CAPABILITIES:
• FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Management/Administration
• Damage Assessment & Cost Estimation
• Disaster Cost-Recovery Management
• Disaster Declarations
• Mitigation Projects
• Audits & Appeals
Safe School Grants
Professional Team
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
731-487-5008
Certified in Incident Command
FEMA Professional Development
Debris Management
Damage Assessment
EOC Management
Over 20 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and disaster Management/Recovery events. Certified in Emergency Response and Unified Command Management. Worked in multiple command centers in planning and Information Dissemination, Experienced in FEMA Go Portal and Grants Management Portal for Federal and State submissions.
Disaster/Deployments- I have worked 9 Natural Disasters within the states of Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. I worked as the liaison between Madison County TN Government and FEMA/TEMA on several county disasters and deployments through EMAC. I prepared all the documentation and submissions for the recovery of costs to Madison County and City of Jackson TN. as well as The Department of Homeland Security/ Tennessee Department of Safety- I am currently the Point of Contact and the Grant Administrator for the TDHS for District 10 DHS. District 10 is comprised of 8 counties in West TN, and I have filled this role since 2019. I coordinate with the eight EMA Directors within this district to fill their county’s specified team needs through state funding to better serve the district. The teams include EOD Bomb Squads, SWAT Tactical Teams, Mass Casualty, Incident Management, Communications, Swift Water Rescue and Criminal Investigation Teams. Budget and Financing- I have 19 years of experience in budget and financing, spending 10 years in the private sector as a tax preparer and 9 years in the public sector for local municipalities. Since 2019, I have overseen the budget for The City of Jackson & Madison County TN Emergency Management, including over twenty-five special funded grants through Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Safety, Governor’s Highway Safety, Hazard Mitigation Grants and Local Emergency Planning Committee Grants.
Norma Eaton
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
SR FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINSTRATOR
662-279-6329
MS CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MANAGER
FEMA Consultant and Liaison, Consulting for Emergency Management. Served more than 30 years in Emergency Management on Local, State and Federal Projects in 40+ Presidential Declarations. Served at the request of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in various capacities to assist in disaster response and recovery throughout the State of Mississippi. Highly skilled multi-talented professional with a comprehensive background in
building and delivering successful community-oriented response and recovery programs. FEMA Consultant, Project Manager/Planner/Administrator (Sub Contractor) 2009> Served in the areas of FEMA PA Specialist, Grant Management, Exercise Coordinator, Project Management, Emergency Management Consulting, and planning in both public and private
sector entities. Areas include Public Assistance to include Categories A through G/Z for FEMA Reimbursements, Grants Portal Data Entry Management and Administration, Hazard Mitigation/ Planning, Exercises, Grant Preparation and Management including section 404 and 406 of the Staford Act. Management of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Emergency Management COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds. Performed FEMA Consultant and Project Manager/Administration for 20+ Public Entities related to flooding. (Entities available upon request). Area Coordinator, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency <2009 Served as a State liaison to FEMA during disaster declarations and a to local jurisdictions for all aspects of Emergency Management activities. Responsibilities included providing assistance with management, coordinating, planning, mitigation, floodplain, response and recovery and day to day operations. Responsibilities also included assistance with the planning process with the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) for catastrophic planning in Mississippi, public assistance, debris management, conducting damage assessments, preliminary damage assessments with FEMA, assisting counties with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters, radiological emergency preparedness activities, providing assistance with Emergency Management Performance Grants and monitoring progress, training and exercise assistance, maintaining the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact, and providing assistance for counties in the local EMA program.
Tracy Pharr
Stephanie Williams
Tracy Pharr
FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
National Certified Floodplain Manager, CFM
662-279-5848
Mississippi Certified Emergency Manager, MCEM
UAS Part 107 Pilot
Graduate of National Emergency Management Basic
Academy Served over 20 years as a liaison to local and state entities for the response and recovery of multiple federal disasters throughout the State of Mississippi and deployments to other states. Also, serving as an EMA Director and 911 Director responsible for management of each emergency service and document preparation for each. E x p e r i e n c e d i n preparing FEMA Public Assistance Category A-G Project Worksheets and associated documentation
management. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) 09/2006-2024 Area Coordinator-Interim Field Services Bureau Director
During this time served one year as the Field Services Bureau Director (Interim) and a Area Coordinator serving as a liaison between MEMA/FEMA and the local emergency managers. As required, provide situational awareness to the Field Services Bureau Director and other agency staff. Assist with identifying local training, planning, and exercise programs for the local emergency managers. Facilitate and coordinate quarterly district meetings. Support local jurisdictions with damage assessment and Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments. Assist with deployment assignments in and out of State. Town of Golden, MS 3/2002-09/2006 Emergency Management Director/Certified City Clerk-Court Clerk
Served as the Grant Administrator and was responsible for all funds. Assist with duties and record keeping. Supervised in municipalities during elections. Developed emergency plans for the Town of Golden