About DIRS
Building resilient communities through expert disaster recovery consulting
Our Mission
To empower state, local, and tribal governments to recover swiftly and effectively from disasters by providing expert guidance throughout the FEMA Public Assistance process, ensuring timely financial recovery and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of future disasters.
Our Vision
To be the trusted leader in disaster recovery consulting, recognized for our integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping communities rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient for the future.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Integrity
Ethical practices and transparent communication guide every engagement.
Excellence
Commitment to delivering superior results that exceed expectations.
Responsiveness
Rapid mobilization and dedicated support when communities need it most.
Partnership
Collaborative approach that treats clients as valued partners.
Our Approach
Flexible solutions tailored to your needs
Full Operations Management
We offer comprehensive operations management to lead your disaster recovery program from start to finish, handling every aspect of the FEMA PA process with expertise and accountability.
Targeted Technical Services
We provide specialized technical services — including cost estimates, analyses, and validations — designed to complement and strengthen the work of consulting firms and applicant teams.
Strategic Partnership
Our firm combines the capacity to lead operations from start to finish with the agility to intervene strategically on specific tasks, providing flexibility that adapts to your unique requirements.
Leadership Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to your community's recovery
Former FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer with over 30 years managing military and federal disaster operations. Expertise in overseeing the allocation of $2.6B+ in federal funds to successfully support recovery from 19 presidentially declared disasters. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Recognized for delivering strategic guidance, streamlining recovery processes, and securing funding that empowers organizations and municipalities to rebuild effectively. Retired U.S. Army Colonel with Top Secret SCI clearance.
Credentials
- • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP)
- • Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
- • Executive MBA, Colorado Technical University
Experience
- • FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer
- • Advisory Specialist, Deloitte & Touche
- • Program Director, ICF
- • Civil Engineer, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Joe M. Girot
Project Executive
Senior Leadership
Experienced project executive providing strategic oversight and leadership for disaster recovery programs.
Yenny Reyes
Administrative Assistance
Administrative Support
Provides essential administrative support ensuring smooth program operations and stakeholder coordination.
Indira Maneiro, Architect
Cost Estimate Team Lead & Senior Program Manager - PA
Infrastructure Recovery Lead
Senior subject matter expert in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs with extensive experience in infrastructure recovery.
Ricardo Torres, PE
Senior Program Manager
Engineering & Construction
Senior subject matter expert in engineering construction with extensive experience in infrastructure projects.
Organizational Structure
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Programs Management
Joe Girot
Project Executive Director
Cost Estimate Team Lead and Senior Program Management - PA
Indira Maneiro, Architect
- Infrastructure Recovery
- PA & Hazard Mitigation
Senior Program Management - Engineering
Ricardo Torres, PE
- Engineering Construction
- Infrastructure Projects
Technical Support
Multidisciplinary Team
- Architecture-Engineering
- Environmental & Historic Preservation
- Policy-Legal Advisors
Cost Estimate Team
Felix Merced, Sam Efein, Eng. Capestani, Mech Eng Luis Diaz
- Proposal Development
- SOW/Cost Analysis
*Note: Incident command structure, span of control, and assigned resources may increase or decrease according to operational needs.
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Contact our team to discuss how DIRS can support your disaster recovery needs.
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