Witt O'Brien's experts will be at the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference, May 27-29, in Fort Worth, TX! Meet with Matthew J. Erchull, Troy M. Taylor and Kyle Jones from our team at Booth #923. We look forward to sharing more about how we can assist Texas communities with disaster recovery, resilience, and emergency management services. We look forward to seeing you throughout the event! #EmergencyManagement #DisasterRecovery #Resilience #TDEM #PublicSafety #CommunityResilience
About us
Witt O’Brien’s is a market-leading advisor that helps governments and the private sector solve complex problems and navigate crises, from long-range initiatives to emergencies and major disruptions. Public sector As a trusted partner to government agencies, Witt O’Brien’s supports the full lifecycle of federally funded and other public programs, from strategy and program design through implementation, monitoring, and closeout. Teams help agencies manage federal funds, strengthen governance, and maintain rigorous compliance and reporting while still moving quickly to deliver results for communities. Multidisciplinary experts in strategy, operations, technology, and risk help governments modernize and become more efficient and resilient. Services include advisory and program management support for infrastructure, recovery, and resilience, as well as ongoing operational and policy challenges not tied to a specific disaster, reinforcing the firm’s leadership position in the public sector. Private sector For corporate, maritime, energy, and industrial clients, Witt O’Brien’s is a leading provider of crisis management, emergency management, regulatory compliance, and business continuity services that protect people, assets, and operations. Around‑the‑clock response centers and specialist teams help contain incidents quickly, coordinate stakeholders, and sustain critical functions during disruptions. Witt O’Brien’s is also a long-standing market leader in navigating complex environmental and spill response regulations, including the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Key services include providing OPA90 strategies, vessel and facility incident planning and regulatory support, exercises and training, and support during agency audits and Government-Initiated Unannounced Exercises. Witt O’Brien’s is proudly part of the Ambipar Group.
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wittobriens.com
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- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Emergency management consulting, Emergency preparedness planning, Emergency response management, Disaster recovery program management, FEMA public assistance support, HUD CDBG‑DR grant management, Federal grants management services, Community resilience and mitigation, Crisis management and business resilience, Incident management and ICS support, NIMS‑compliant emergency operations, Response operations and EOC support, Crisis communications and public information, Continuity of operations planning, Business continuity and recovery planning, Long‑term disaster recovery planning, Hazard Mitigation, Grant eligibility and compliance advisory, Housing and sheltering program support, After‑action reviews and improvement planning, Local government disaster recovery support, OPA 90 compliance, Facility Response Plan development, Onshore oil facility spill planning, SPCC and FRP integration, 49 CFR Part 194 compliance, EPA oil spill prevention regulations, Federal and state spill compliance, National Contingency Plan alignment, Area Contingency Plan coordination, Emergency notification and NRC reporting, and OPA 90 training and exercises
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Updates
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A new Pew report confirms what many state leaders already sense: federal funds make up 36% of state revenues on average, yet most states are struggling to project, manage, and strategically deploy those dollars. Pew identifies three core challenges: forecasting volatility, insufficient grants management capacity, and cross-agency silos. Our State Roadmap addresses all three, offering enterprise-level solutions across governance, workforce, technology, risk management, and performance transparency. The states that build this infrastructure now will be the ones that secure funding, avoid clawbacks, and earn federal partners' trust. Pew report: https://hubs.li/Q04h9xdG0 Witt O’Brien’s State Roadmap: https://hubs.li/Q04h9sWb0?
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We’re on-site at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Environmental Trade Fair & Conference in San Antonio this week. Stop by the Ambipar booth to connect with our team and discuss environmental services, spill response, compliance support, and operational readiness solutions. While you're there, enter our prize draw for a chance to win a YETI Roadie 15 cooler. We look forward to seeing you throughout the event. #TCEQ2026
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When does a grant become legally binding? It’s a question many applicants get wrong—and the answer can have serious compliance implications. This article breaks down when legal obligations actually begin, what certifications and assurances really mean during the application phase, and why strong internal controls matter throughout the grant lifecycle. If your organization is pursuing funding, understanding these distinctions can help reduce risk and strengthen compliance from the start. Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04gpnxs0 #Grants #GrantCompliance #Compliance #GrantManagement
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Ambipar | United States | Witt O'Brien's will be attending the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Environmental Trade Fair & Conference in San Antonio, Texas, joining environmental professionals and industry leaders from across the country. Our team will be on-site to discuss spill response, environmental services, compliance/regulatory support, and operational readiness across a wide range of industries. 📍 San Antonio, Texas 📅 May 19-20, 2026 If you are attending, stop by our booth to connect with the Ambipar and Witt O’Brien’s team.
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Clear structure and consistency play a direct role in how grant applications are evaluated. In this CPE training, we’ll walk through how to strengthen the core elements of your proposal, including how to structure a clear narrative, connect it to a defensible budget, and ensure consistency across all required components. The session also covers how to assess project fit and position your application for more competitive funding opportunities. Participants will be eligible to earn CPE credit upon completion. 📅 May 20 | 11:00 AM ET Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04g7Zrx0
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Witt O’Brien’s will be at the NC League of Municipalities CityVision Conference in Raleigh, connecting with local government leaders on how to strengthen preparedness and recovery planning, as well as how to identify and pursue grants to meet community needs. Katie Norris Harwood will be presenting Navigating Recovery: Building Your Local Disaster Toolkit. The session focuses on early recovery actions, documentation practices that support funding eligibility, and what upcoming FEMA process changes mean for local governments managing recovery. Our team works with communities across the country on preparedness planning, training, exercises, and long-term recovery programs, with a strong focus on compliance, coordination, and practical implementation. If you’re attending, stop by and meet our team: Katie Norris Harwood and Emily Winburn, PhD.
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AI is already part of how federal agencies review grant applications, monitor compliance, and assess reporting. That shift is changing what strong applications look like. Clear alignment with the NOFO, accurate program data, and consistency across submission and reporting matter more than ever. AI can support the process, but it works best as a tool to refine and pressure-test your application—not replace the substance behind it. This article breaks down where AI adds value, where it poses risks, and how to use it to strengthen your submission. Read Part 2: Don’t Let AI Sink Your Grant https://hubs.li/Q04dmvT30
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Join Witt O’Brien’s at the CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (CESA) Annual Conference – EM Con to discuss how communities can strengthen preparedness, secure funding, protect critical infrastructure, and build resilience before the next disaster happens. Visit us at Booth #4 to learn how we support communities through planning, project scoping, budgeting, environmental permitting, mitigation strategy, and recovery support. We look forward to connecting with emergency management leaders from across California. #2026CESAConference #WittOBriens
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We're excited to co-present at the 2026 Continuity Insights Management Conference in Phoenix. Join our team at Booth 206 from April 27–29 to connect with leaders in business continuity and resilience. On April 29, Devin Sirmenis and Austin Cruz will lead a session focused on what AI can do right now for crisis management and business continuity—not future potential, but practical application. From transforming static plans into interactive tools to enhancing training and decision-making, we’ll explore how organizations are already strengthening resilience with AI. If you’re evaluating how to integrate AI into your programs, this is a conversation worth having. Stop by Booth 206 or join us for the session. #BusinessContinuity #CrisisManagement #Resilience #AI #ContinuityInsights #WittOBriens