Cody Hobart
Rising Sun
Summary
Accomplished leader in safety, security, and emergency management, bringing 21 years of experience in federal program oversight and extensive safety initiatives. Expertise includes incident management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level risk mitigation. Recognized for enhancing safety culture and modernizing emergency systems while leading cross-functional teams through critical events. Equipped to deliver strategic oversight as Vice President, Safety, Security & Compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Eastern Region - U.S. Forest Service
Milwaukee
09.2021 - Current
- Leads safety, security, emergency management, and compliance programs for 18 organizations, 2,500 personnel, 2,000 vehicles/equipment, 155 facilities, and 12 million acres across 20 states, ensuring operational integrity comparable to a major airport system.
- Directs region-wide Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversees compliance with federal safety, emergency, and security requirements; delivered executive-level briefings and conducted risk assessments to inform strategic decision-making.
- Supervises emergency management and safety specialists; provide leadership to 15 unit-level safety managers.
- Lead emergency medical services, emergency management, and continuity of operations programs.
- Co-chairs the region’s physical security program, coordinating with law enforcement, engineering, and local partners.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for all-hazard incidents, public safety events, security incidents, and crisis response.
- Supervises incident database operations, facilitating effective reporting and collaboration with federal and state partners
- Develops and authors regional and national emergency, safety, and continuity plans to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
- Directs quality control reviews, training programs, and organizational learning initiatives.
- Designed and deploys rapid damage assessment and incident management applications used across the region.
- Regional Forester’s Team Award (2024 & 2025)
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group Emergency Medical Response Award (2022)
Unit Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Idaho Panhandle National Forest - U.S. Forest Service
Coeur d’Alene
09.2015 - 12.2021
- Managed safety, security, emergency management, and continuity programs for seven districts, an air tanker base, a tree nursery, 450 personnel, and 2.5 million acres across three states.
- Directed emergency exercises and security evaluations, enhancing multi-agency preparedness for diverse incidents.
- Advised dispatch centers and duty officers during emergencies; evaluated dispatch operations for readiness and compliance.
- Conducted facility inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and improving operational readiness.
- Supported all-hazard and wildland fire incident management teams, streamlining logistics and safety processes for effective incident response.
- Regional Forester’s Honor Award (Safety) - Emergency Medical Services Program Implementation (2017)
- Multiple recognitions for fire season safety support (2015, 2018)
Military Safety & Occupational Health Manager
U.S. Air Force
06.2005 - 09.2015
- Led safety, emergency management, and compliance programs supporting aviation, industrial operations, explosives safety, and contingency response.
- Advised installation commanders on aviation safety and emergency operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted accident investigations and trend analysis, developing corrective action plans to enhance safety protocols.
- Evaluated operations to integrate risk management strategies and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Developed and delivered training programs ensuring workforce qualification and readiness.
- Served as Crisis Action Advisor for natural disasters, deployments, and terrorist threat scenarios.
- Recognized as Command Safety Professional of the Year for outstanding safety leadership in 2011 and 2009.
- Achieved Command Safety Office of the Year designation for superior safety initiatives in 2013, 2009, and 2008.
- Received Aviation Safety Well Done Award for outstanding safety performance during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2013.
- Achieved excellent rating in Nuclear Surety Inspection, demonstrating high compliance standards in 2007.
Education
Master of Science - Operations Management (Safety Emphasis)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARBachelor of Science - Technical Management, Occupational Safety & Health, Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLAssociate of Science - Safety
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell, AFB Skills
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management
- Risk Management Program Leadership & Risk Mitigation
- Crisis Leadership & Continuity of Operations
- Regulatory Adherence
- Public Safety, Law Enforcement Coordination & Dispatch Oversight
- Physical Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Executive-Level Program Management
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Budgeting, Contract Oversight & Resource Allocation
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Learning & High-Reliability Operationsons
- Emergency Medical Services Management
- Employee Coaching & Leadership Development
- Corporate Database Management
- Lead Career Field Training Instructor
Community Service
- Youth Soccer Coach
- Youth Softball Coach
- School Volunteer
Timeline
Regional Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Eastern Region - U.S. Forest Service
09.2021 - Current
Unit Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Idaho Panhandle National Forest - U.S. Forest Service
09.2015 - 12.2021
Military Safety & Occupational Health Manager
U.S. Air Force
06.2005 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Operations Management (Safety Emphasis)
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Occupational Safety & Health, Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Safety
Community College of The Air Force