Joseph Chaves serves as Senior Security, Risk Management, and Crisis Strategy Director for Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions, with more than 20 years of experience supporting high-consequence operations across government, intelligence, and the private sector. He brings executive-level disciplined execution, and operational credibility to organizations navigating complex security, operational, preparedness risk.
A decorated career U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and veteran of numerous critical combat operations supporting elite U.S. Special Operations Forces worldwide, Mr. Chaves provides operational leadership grounded in real-world response and high-consequence crisis environments. His experience includes directing incident response following significant security breaches, supporting complex interagency operations, and implementing actions to strengthen policy, procedures, and training.
A Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) and Certified Strategic Planning Professional, Mr. Chaves applies data-driven analysis, structured planning, and cross-functional coordination to support training exercise development, emergency response planning, and continuous improvement. His approach ensures preparedness programs move beyond compliance on paper to demonstrable operational readiness.
At Patriot, Mr. Chaves supports public agencies, critical infrastructure owners, and private organizations by strengthening all-hazards emergency planning through the development of the highest caliber and operationally effective Emergency Operations Plans, Continuity of Operations (COOP/COG) programs, and risk-management frameworks to ensure that emergency preparedness programs are both compliant and operationally effective.
Joseph Chaves’ experience and leadership strengthens Patriot’s ability to deliver highly effective, compliant, and sustainable preparedness solutions that meet all requirements, withstand regulatory review, and perform effectively during emergency incidents.
Ray Davis serves as Director of New England Operations for Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions, where he oversees all regional operations, including emergency preparedness planning, Emergency Operations Plan, development, Emergency Response Plan design, training delivery, and exercise execution. He brings more than 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors, leading complex preparedness initiatives and strengthening organizational readiness in high-risk environments.
A former Infantry Officer in the United States Army, Ray served in combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan, where he led teams in dynamic, high-pressure operational settings. His military background forged a mission-focused leadership style grounded in risk assessment, decisive action, and operational execution, principles he now applies to emergency management strategy and program implementation.
Ray is highly skilled in working with municipal emergency management programs as well as private-sector organizations, bridging public safety coordination with institutional preparedness needs. He ensures that clients receive clear, executable plans that integrate regulatory compliance, operational practicality, and real-world response capability. Under his leadership, Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions delivers structured, resilient preparedness programs that strengthen readiness, reduce risk, and protect the communities and facilities they serve.
Joshua Mendoza is the Director of Operations for Patriot Emergency Preparedness, overseeing the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. With over 20 years of experience across government, intelligence, Information Technology and the private sector, he offers executive-level insight, meticulous execution, and strong operational credibility to organizations managing complex security, operations, and preparedness risks.
A decorated U.S. Army Field Grade Intelligence Officer and veteran of multiple combat operations deployments supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces globally, Josh offers operational leadership honed in high-consequence environments. His expertise spans directing responses after major security breaches, assisting in complex interagency operations, and driving initiatives to enhance policies, procedures, and training.
Mr. Mendoza leverages data-driven analysis, structured planning, and cross-functional coordination to aid in training exercise development, emergency response planning, and continuous improvement. His approach ensures that preparedness programs go beyond theoretical compliance to achieve demonstrable operational readiness.
At Patriot, Mr. Mendoza supports public agencies, critical infrastructure owners, and private organizations by enhancing all-hazards emergency planning through the creation of top-tier, operationally effective Emergency Operations Plans, Continuity of Operations (COOP/COG) programs, and risk-management frameworks to guarantee that emergency preparedness programs are both compliant and highly effective in practice.
Joshua Mendoza’s extensive experience in preparedness risk management, emergency response, and leadership strengthen Patriot’s capacity to deliver effective, compliant, and sustainable preparedness solutions that meet all requirements, withstand regulatory scrutiny, and perform optimally during emergencies.
Allan Alpert serves as Training and Exercise Director for Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions, bringing more than 40 years of leadership in emergency management, public safety communications, preparedness planning, and exercise development. He is among the longest-tenured Emergency Management Directors in Massachusetts, having served 41 years in municipal emergency management, including 35 years with the City of Chelsea, where he also served for over two decades as 911 Director and Superintendent of Fire Alarm, and six additional years with the City of Melrose. Throughout his career, Mr. Alpert has built and led comprehensive emergency management programs designed to protect high-occupancy facilities, vulnerable populations, and complex institutional environments.
Mr. Alpert’s experience directly supports the preparedness and regulatory needs of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, senior housing communities, large apartment and condominium complexes, K–12 schools, colleges, universities, and healthcare organizations. He develops practical Emergency Operations Plans, evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures, active threat protocols, severe weather response plans, and continuity strategies that are executable under real-world conditions. He designs and conducts tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises that strengthen leadership decision-making, improve staff coordination, and enhance integration with local fire, police, and public health agencies.
Working with administrators and facility leadership, Mr. Alpert ensures preparedness programs align with all published emergency preparedness regulatory requirements, OSHA Emergency Action Plan standards, NFPA life safety guidance, and state fire code provisions. His decades of operational experience provide clients with confidence that their staff are trained, their plans are compliant, and their organizations are prepared to respond effectively when it matters most. Through his leadership, Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions delivers practical, regulatory-aligned preparedness programs that reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and protect lives.
Michael Castro serves as Director of Hazardous Materials Planning, Compliance, and Training Programs for Patriot Emergency Preparedness Solutions. He is widely recognized as a top nationwide leading subject matter expert in hazardous materials management, EPCRA compliance, Tier II reporting, and the development of Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plans for public- and private-sector organizations. With more than 30 years of fire service leadership and hazardous materials operational experience, Mr. Castro delivers authoritative guidance in regulatory compliance, chemical risk reduction, and emergency response preparedness.
Mr. Castro retired as a Deputy Fire Chief with the Newton Fire Department after more than three decades of service, where he also served as Hazmat Unit Coordinator. In that role, he oversaw hazardous materials investigations, coordinated chemical analysis with the State Laboratory Institute, and led complex response operations. His experience in incident command and chemical emergency management has made him one of the region’s most respected hazardous materials professionals.
He currently serves as Chair of the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) and is a voting member of the Massachusetts State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). In these roles, he leads regional hazardous materials planning efforts, supports municipal and facility EPCRA compliance, assists with Tier II reporting requirements, and helps certify Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant eligibility.
Mr. Castro’s leadership, experience, and expertise enables Patriot Emergency Preparedness to provide clients with unmatched guidance in hazardous chemical safety planning, regulatory compliance, and emergency response readiness, ensuring organizations are prepared and protected to meet both state and federal requirements.
Nancy B. Smith is a seasoned public health preparedness and volunteer program leader with over two decades of experience advancing emergency management, community resilience, and equity-driven preparedness in complex urban environments. At Patriot Emergency Preparedness, she leads all public health–related programs and volunteer program initiatives, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program development, training, and sustainment.
Nancy currently serves as a Program Manager with the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), where she oversees CERT and Volunteer Operations and acts as the CERT liaison for the Metro Boston Homeland Region, supporting coordinated preparedness efforts across multiple jurisdictions. Her work strengthens regional interoperability, volunteer readiness, and compliance with FEMA preparedness objectives.
Previously, Nancy served as Program Manager for Community Resilience and Engagement at Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP), Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). In this role she led community-based preparedness initiatives in close coordination with emergency management, EMS, and public health partners. Over her career within public health, she has worked across multiple departments and bureaus, building durable partnerships that improve preparedness outcomes for diverse and at-risk populations.
Nancy is nationally recognized for her leadership in inclusive preparedness and volunteer engagement. She is a member of the National CERT Association (NCA) and serves as Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair. Her work ensures preparedness and volunteer programs are accessible, culturally competent, and aligned with best practices for engaging Access and Functional Needs (AFN) populations.
Nancy is a member of Team Rubicon, and an active contributor to national climate and environmental justice initiatives. At Patriot, her expertise enables both public and private-sector clients to design, implement, and sustain compliant public health preparedness, CERT, and volunteer programs that meet regulatory requirements, enhance operational readiness, and strengthen community resilience