Reese is a two-time combat Marine veteran, SBP’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, and oversees SBP’s strategic and government affairs across the United States. Reese consults with community and elected leaders at all levels on how best to develop and implement long-term disaster recovery programs to avoid common mistakes and barriers to a prompt, efficient and predictable recovery. Reese is a sought-after resilience and recovery expert with more than 11 years of experience in recoveries across the nation. His work and policy recommendations enable communities to recover more efficiently and effectively. Reese has helped lead SBP since 2011.