William Craig Fugate

W. Craig Fugate was appointed administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency by former President Barack Obama. He served as the FEMA administrator from May 2009 to January 2017.

Fugate led FEMA through multiple record-breaking disaster years and oversaw the Federal Government’s response to major events such as the Joplin and Moore Tornadoes, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Matthew and the 2016 Louisiana flooding. All total, Fugate led FEMA through more than 500 Presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies. Fugate set a clear and compelling vision, mission and priorities for FEMA and relentlessly drove the Agency to achieve better outcomes for survivors.

Previously, Fugate served as Florida’s Emergency Management Director under former Gov. Jeb Bush (2001–2007) and former Gov. Charlie Crist (2007–2009). Fugate was widely praised for his management of the devastating effects of the 2004 and 2005 Florida hurricane seasons.

Fugate currently provides senior-level advice and consultation in disaster management and resiliency policy through Craig Fugate Consulting LLC. He also serves as the chief emergency management officer at One Concern.