Please join us for this informative luncheon session regarding the State of Florida Tourism. Registration begins at 11:30 am, Luncheon and Program starts at noon. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE - Contact kate@argusfoundation.org for more information! Session Speakers: As VISIT FLORIDA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dana Young leads Florida’s official destination marketing organization in partnership with its Board of Directors and the statewide tourism industry. Throughout her career, Dana has served in leadership positions working to cultivate and protect Florida’s…

Wilton Simpson, President of the Florida Senate will provide a recap of his time as Senate President and outlook for the State of Florida.

11:30 AM Registration
Noon Lunch and Introductions, Program

Ticket Prices: $70 Argus Members/$80 Nonmembers

Kevin Guthrie will speak about hurricanes, pandemics, building collapses, and other natural disasters impacting the State of Florida and business continuity.

11:30 AM Registration
Noon Lunch and Introductions, Program

Kevin Guthrie has more than 30 years of experience in Public Safety and Emergency Management in the state of Florida, including 14 years of experience dedicated to emergency management. He spent 23 years as a Police Officer and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He served as the Public Safety and Emergency Management Director for the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners. He then served as the Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety for Pasco County, in this position he was responsible for all Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue and the 911 Communications Center Departments.

In October 2018, Governor Rick Scott appointed Guthrie as Chief of Staff for the Florida Division of Emergency Management. In January 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed him as Deputy Director of FDEM. Guthrie’s primary focuses as Deputy Director included coordinating efforts among all State agencies, Counties and Municipalities in dealing with natural and man-made disasters to ensure that all of Florida is prepared and ready to respond. During the state of Florida’s COVID-19 response, Guthrie served as the Deputy State Coordinating Officer and the State Emergency Response Team Chief.

Guthrie holds a Master of Arts in Human Services from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Columbia College. Guthrie is also a certified Master Exercise Practitioner by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Ticket Prices: $70 Argus Members/$80 Nonmembers