Christopher Todd Application PackageTodd Christopher
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
4925 Collins Ave Apt 8F Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
HomeWork
miamibeach@christophertodd.us
Email Address
+13054906030
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
3921 Alton Road Ste 255
City
FL
State
33140
Zip Code
AIRT, Inc
Occupation:Business Name:
Executive Director
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
USCG Merchant Mariner
Credential USA000648483 5/23/2022 5/23/2027
Transportation Workers
Identification Card 10/20/2026
FAA Remote Pilot Certification 3906569 9/1/2016 12/1/2025
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a ,b or c of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met one or more of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled with
the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Prior member of the Marine Authority Board (2005-2013).
USCG Licensed Captain, 100 Gross Tons Near Shore
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Past Flotilla Commander, Small Boat Forces Coxswain
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
o Commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for appointment to
a City agency, board, or committee, each applicant must voluntarily agree that in the event the applicant files with
the City Clerk a Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the
City Clerk shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board or committee, and the member's
automatic resignation shall thereby immediately create a vacancy in the agency, board, or committee.
o If an appointee is engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office,
or (2) a political committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against
candidates for City elected office, such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from such City
agency, board, or committee. (Miami Beach City Code Section 2-22)
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
AIRT Executive Director
Florida Peninsula Chapter of AUVSI, Inc.President
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
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I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Christopher Todd agreed to the following terms on 8/6/2024 1:48:27 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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YES I voluntarily agree to the resignation from the City agency, board, or committee, if I file a Statement
of Candidate for a City Elective Office (1).
(1) I understand that commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for
appointment to a City agency, board, or committee, I must voluntarily agree that in the event I file with the City Clerk a
Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the City Clerk shall be deemed a
tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
YES I understand that (2).
(2) If am engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office, or (2) a political
committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against candidates for City elected office,
such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
Christopher Todd, CEM®, FPEM
4925 Collins Avenue, Apt 8F Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (305) 490-6030 | Email: ctoddus@gmail.com | FEMA SID 0000862519
Objective
To disrupt conventional wisdom surrounding emergency management strategies through the robust deployment of technology that
dramatically evolves mission-critical preparedness, response, and recovery operations serving the Whole Community.
Specialized Skills
Advanced Public Information Officer (FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard)
Blue/grey sky operations including JIC, international multi-agency coordination, public/private partnership coordination, media relations,
news writing, feature writing, photography, video production, social media, and aerial photography via UAS
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®)
International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) since 2019
Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot (FAA)
Drone pilot with day/night disaster response experience across multi-mission areas including SAR, PIO, damage assessment. Coordination
of SGI/TFR airspace authorizations via FAA Tactical Systems Operations Center in Washington DC for low-altitude emergency operations.
Experience
AIRT, Inc. (Executive Director) Miami, FL 2017 - Present
Founded Florida-registered 501(c)3 non-profit, non-governmental volunteer organization that provides innovative airborne capabilities to
help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex emergencies and major disasters.
Airborne Response (President) Miami Beach, FL 2016 - Present
Founded Miami-based firm that provides Mission Critical Unmanned Solutions™ to government and industry. Airborne Response UAS
flight teams capture imagery and data in the world’s most challenging environments and disasters.
SANCAS Realty Ltd (Broker of Real Estate) Miami, FL 2015 – Present
Serve as the designated broker of record for boutique commercial and luxury real estate firm operating in Florida and Belize.
Altametry (Director of Marketing and Business Development) Miami, FL 2014 - 2017
Directed marketing and business development efforts for emerging aerospace firm developing lighter-than-air UAV technology.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (Deputy Director, Public Affairs) Miami Beach, FL 2010 - 2012
Served as chief-of-staff for national public and government affairs department supporting Coast Guard and DHS response to large-scale
incidents as FEMA advanced-level public information officer with operational experience in maritime surface operations.
Professional Certifications and Licensure
Advanced Public Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2008
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2019
Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM), Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) 2019
Master of Vessels not more than 100 gross tons, U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Remote Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration 2016
Search and Rescue Coordination Instructor, U.S. Coast Guard National Search and Rescue School 2009
State of Florida, Broker of Real Estate 2012
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Education
Northwestern University Evanston, IL 2015 to 2018
Candidate, Master of Science in Crisis Communications and Integrated Marketing Communications at the Medill School of Journalism
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) College Station, TX 2017
Certificate, Critical Infrastructure Protection
Miami Ad School Miami, FL 2009
Executive Digital Bootcamp for Digital Advertising and Marketing
U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center Miami, FL 2009
Leadership and Management School
Drake University Des Moines, IA 1992
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications
Majors: Advertising, Public Relations, Minors: History, Political Science
Associations and Organizations
Airborne Incident Response Team (AIRT), Founder and Executive Director
American Red Cross, Disaster Response Volunteer
American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Past Member
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President, Florida Peninsula Chapter
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association, FPEM, Member
Florida Realtors Association, Member
InfraGard, South Florida Chapter, (public/private partnership between industry and the Federal Bureau of Investigation) Member
International Association of Emergency Managers, CEM®, Member
Miami Realtors Association, Member
National Association of Realtors, Member
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Member
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Member
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Member, past Flotilla Commander, past Deputy Director for Public Affairs and Government Relations
Awards and Commendations | U.S. Coast Guard
National “Auxiliarist of the Year” U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Auxiliary Achievement Medal U.S. Coast Guard 2009
Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Award U.S. Coast Guard 2009
Auxiliary Commendation Award (2) U.S. Coast Guard 2008, 2011
Auxiliary Examiner Award U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Auxiliary Instructor Program Ribbon U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Auxiliary Membership Service Award U.S. Coast Guard 2011
Auxiliary Operational Excellence Award U.S. Coast Guard 2008
Auxiliary Operations Program Ribbon U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Auxiliary Operations Device Award U.S. Coast Guard 2009
Auxiliary Operations Service Award (3) U.S. Coast Guard 2007, 2008, 2009
Auxiliary Public Education Service Award (2) U.S. Coast Guard 2009, 2010
Auxiliary Recruiting Service Award (3) U.S. Coast Guard 2008, 2009, 2010
Auxiliary VE/MDV Service Award U.S. Coast Guard 2009
Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation (8) U.S. Coast Guard 2008 (2), 2009, 2010 (3), 2011 (2)
Coast Guard Unit Commendation U.S. Coast Guard 2010
Coxswain Device Award U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Personal Watercraft Operator Device Award U.S. Coast Guard 2007
Public Affairs Specialist Award (3) U.S. Coast Guard 2009
RBS Device Award U.S. Coast Guard 2009
Sustained Auxiliary Service Award (7) U.S. Coast Guard 2007, 2009 (4), 2010, 2011
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Boards and Committees
AUVSI, Florida Peninsula Chapter Board of Directors 2017 - Present
City of Miami Beach, Marine Authority Board ` Past Chairman/Member 2006 - 2013
Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Aviation Committee, UAS Working Group Chairman 2017 - Present
Miami-Dade College, Aviation Advisory Committee Member 2018 - Present
U.S. Coast Guard, National Evergreen Working Group Member 2011 - 2012
FEMA Certifications
• AWR-213 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness 05/30/2017
• E-388 Advanced Public Information Officer (EMI Resident Course) 12/04/2008
• IS-015 Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety 11/24/2006
• IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System 11/17/2006
• IS-139 Exercise Design 08/19/2008 • IS-120 An Introduction to Exercises 05/04/2018 • IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 11/30/2006 • IS-230 Principles of Emergency Management 08/20/2008 • IS-235 Emergency Planning 08/28/2008
• IS-240 Leadership & Influence 08/29/2008
• IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving 08/30/2008 • IS-242 Effective Communication 08/31/2008 • IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers 09/01/2008
• IS-250 Emergency Support Function #15 – External Affairs 07/23/2008
• IS-288 Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management 07/25/2017
• IS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents 08/27/2008
• IS-400 Advanced ICS 12/12/2008
• IS-559 Local Damage Assessment 06/20/2017
• IS-700 NIMS, an Introduction 11/30/2006
• IS-702 NIMS Public Information Systems 12/01/2006
• IS-775 EOC Management and Operations 07/31/2017
• IS-800 National Response Plan, an Introduction 11/24/2006
• IS-802 Emergency Support Function #2 – Communications 08/17/2008
• IS-806 Emergency Support Function #6 – Mass Care & Emergency Assistance 07/31/2017
• IS-809 Emergency Support Function #9 – Search and Rescue 06/30/2008
• IS-813 Emergency Support Function #13 – Public Safety and Security 08/17/2008
• L-146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) 05/16/2018
• L-960 Division/Group Supervisor 09/29/2016
• MGT-310 Jurisdictional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 02/01/2017
• MGT-315 Critical Asset Risk Management (CARM) 06/28/2017
• MGT-346 EOC Operations and Planning for All Hazards 12/08/2016
• MGT-414 Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection 09/21/2016
• O-305 All-Hazards Incident Management Team 04/19/2019
Notable Deployments
• Haitian Earthquake Response USCG D7 Public Affairs Command 01/12/2010
• Deepwater Horizon Response USCG D7 Public Affairs Command 05/10/2010
• Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-135 USCG, STS Program Manager 07/08/2011
• Operation Black Swan Exercise USCG D7 Command 04/01/2013 • Hurricane IRMA Response Florida Power & Light Company 09/08/2017
• FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse FIU Emergency Management 03/17/2018
• Dual Aircraft Collision, SW Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Fire Rescue 07/17/2018 • 5900 Collins Building Collapse Miami Beach Police Department 07/23/2018 • Hurricane MICHAEL Response AIRT / Airborne Response 10/12/2018 • Hurricane DORIAN Response AIRT / Airborne Response 09/09/2019 • SARS-CoV-2 Response Florida Division of Emergency Management 04/04/2020
• Champlain Towers Surfside Building Collapse SE FL R7 AHIMT 06/26/2021