Brett Burdick joined VDEM in 1994 and currently serves as the Chief Deputy State Coordinator.

Positions and Accomplishments

• Director of the Technological Hazards Division, 2000-2008, with oversight of the Commonwealth’s Hazardous Materials Emergency Response System.
• Environmental Programs manager, 1994-2000, directing the environmental restoration of Virginia’s Emergency Fuel Storage Facility in York County.
• Terrorism Program manager, directing Virginia’s Consequence Management efforts and preparedness for terrorist incidents.
• Member of the Regional Response Team for EPA Region III.
• Virginia’s representative on the Southern States Energy Board Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee.
• Member of the Department of Defense/Department of Justice Interagency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability.
• Professional Geologist in two states.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager at the Masters Level through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.
• Certified Emergency Manager from the International Association of Emergency Managers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in geology and oceanography from Humboldt State University, California.
• Master’s degree in public administration from California State University – Dominguez Hills.
• Graduate studies at the University of New Hampshire and the College of William and Mary in Virginia.
• Master of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Graduate of Commonwealth Management Institute and the Virginia Executive Institute.

Personal Info

A rugby fanatic, Brett is married and they have three children and live in Henrico County.