About HaloRRS Who is HaloRRS? Outside of our technical expertise and experience, however, the most important organizational characteristic we bring to every crisis is empathy. Many of our team members have walked the difficult journey from immediate response to full recovery as survivors and leaders with a deep understanding of both current and future challenges impacting local communities, schools, and organizations. The “Why?” behind the mission of HaloRRS is simple...to provide communities with trusted advisors, needed resources, and effective solutions to overcome the challenges of response and accelerate long-term recovery efforts. Our Team Halo Response and Recovery Solutions (HaloRRS) is a woman-owned, Missouri-based, small business with diverse project management, communications, technical expertise, grant writing and management, construction, accounting, and inventory management capabilities. As our name implies, the team at HaloRRS have “boots on the ground” experience following the most unthinkable natural and man-made disasters in recent history that have impacted schools and communities. From the costliest tornado in U.S. history in Joplin, Missouri to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut our team understands the challenges as well as the opportunities to move communities and organizations forward from the initial response to long-term recovery. Jennifer Huff CEO C.J. Huff, Ed.D. Dir, Business Development Kim Vann Senior Advisor, Crisis Communications Michele Gay Senior Advisor, School Safety Martha McGeary Snider Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships Ryan Huff Dir. Business Operations Candy Goodwin Chief Financial Officer Jane Cage Advisor, Community Resilience Sallie Hemenway Advisor, Economic Recovery Seth Spencer Advisor, CDBG Funding Teresa Huff Chief Grants Officer Garrett Sherman Project Manager Ayden O'Connor Intern "Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey, Halo’s Dr. C.J. Huff provided effective, experienced, and compassionate support to the superintendents and education leaders in the Houston region. With over 1.2 million students, as well as school staff, and dozens of severely impacted communities his expertise and focus on not only response but recovery and growth were invaluable. I have the utmost respect for C.J. and called on him frequently as I dealt with additional crises in the years that followed." Pam Wells, Ed.D., Executive Director Region 4 Education Service Center

Client Testimonials Read Testimonials HaloRRS Response & Recovery Solutions Trusted advisors when you need it most 417-450-0624 Free Consultation Success Stories in local, state, and federal grants secured $75 Million natural, human-caused and technological disasters supported 20 in permanent construction projects $250 Million students and staff in public education supported 2.5 Million in additional insurance proceeds secured $75 Million About HaloRRS Rapid Response Availability Partners The HaloRRS team has the lived experiences that drive our passion to support our clients. We are readily available to rapidly deploy our team to provide immediate technical assistance to meet your immediate response and long-term recovery needs. Read More HaloRRS offers 24/7/365 access to provide the support and assistance you need, when you need it. HaloRRS offers a diverse set of tools, resources, and subject matter experts to support leaders as events unfold during dynamic crisis situations. If you are working, we are too. Our commitment to accessibility ensures that our services are available to all, regardless of location or circumstance. Read More HaloRRS is dedicated to you and the recovery of your organization and community. As a part of our mission, we are committed to partnering with our clients and providing world class service and support by bringing the best of who we are with the tenacity necessary to overcome unthinkable challenges. Read More Testimonials All Reviews "Halo provided us present, caring, and knowledgeable consultants with a presence of compassion who offered expert advice during a very difficult time. Their support was instrumental in coordinating essential services and establishing systems of support for our students, staff, and community. Thanks to their efforts, we emerged stronger than before, with lasting systems that continue to benefit us today. Beyond their role as consultants, they became a part of our educational family, staying connected and continuing to offer caring support over the years." Mary Sakuma, Butte County Superintendent "Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey, Halo’s Dr. C.J. Huff provided effective, experienced, and compassionate support to the superintendents and education leaders in the Houston region. With over 1.2 million students, as well as school staff, and dozens of severely impacted communities his expertise and focus on not only response but recovery and growth were invaluable. I have the utmost respect for C.J. and called on him frequently as I dealt with additional crises in the years that followed." Pam Wells, Ed.D., Executive Director Region 4 Education Service Center "During a devastating wildfire that impacted our entire county, we were fortunate enough to have C.J. Huff as a consultant from the Halo team. As a former Superintendent who had navigated emergencies and disasters himself, C.J. brought valuable understanding and firsthand experience." Michele Zevely, Butte County Assistant Superintendent HaloRRS Services In the face of any disaster, experts with frontline experience leading and managing response and recovery efforts can help you and your organization move forward with confidence. Tried and tested response and recovery leaders bring a wealth of knowledge to help you ask the right questions and avoid pitfalls. Their hindsight is your foresight, and foresight is the number one contributor to a successful recovery effort. A point of pride at HaloRRS is our team of leaders and the diversity of lived disaster and crisis experiences they possess. They leverage tools and expertise they have gained while managing prior crises to guide and support you during your time of need. Empathetic, understanding, and knowledgeable, the response and recovery team members at HaloRRS are here to walk alongside you throughout your response and recovery efforts. Response and Recovery Technical Assistance When institutions like schools, universities, health care systems, and businesses experience a loss, they often find they have failed to carry appropriate insurance coverage, sometimes even in cases where additional coverage was available. Even in cases where an organization is well insured, there are many nuances in the insurance field that can result in unclaimed losses. This can leave desperately needed money on the table rather than directing it toward recovery and rebuilding. Insurers, like most businesses, are driven by the bottom line, so it is important to remember that it is in the financial interest of the carrier to settle with your organization for less than what is owed to you. Whether you have experienced a loss or disaster or simply want your policy reviewed just in case, the HaloRRS team is here to support you. With more than 100 years of combined insurance advocacy experience, our team and strategic partners offer comprehensive services. We can help your organization understand coverage limits prior to a disaster, and in the event a crisis befalls you, we can represent your organization to manage the losses, maximize your claim, and minimize the impact on your organization’s ability to restart operations. Insurance Consultation and Advocacy When the immediate response ends, sustaining momentum becomes the real challenge. Long-Range Recovery Planning helps your organization chart a multi-year path that restores operations, rebuilds smarter, and measurably strengthens resilience. We translate hard-earned lessons from prior disasters into a stepwise plan, sequencing projects, aligning partners, and ensuring that people, facilities, and systems evolve together rather than in silos. Accessing and managing resources over time is critical. Our team integrates funding strategy, grants, insurance proceeds, federal and state programs, into your roadmap so initiatives remain feasible at each phase. We help you set milestones, define performance indicators, and establish documentation practices that support compliance and position you for maximum reimbursement and future funding opportunities. Recovery plans must adapt as conditions change. We build in governance, risk controls, and communication protocols that keep leaders, staff, and community stakeholders aligned through staffing transitions, shifting regulations, and evolving needs. From early stabilization to program expansion and project closeout, we walk alongside you to maintain clarity, reduce uncertainty, and deliver durable outcomes that outlast the crisis. Long-Range Recovery Planning There is nothing more disruptive to operations than a facility becoming unsafe or unusable. After a disaster, schools, agencies, businesses, and other organizations often compete for temporary space to restart operations and bring employees back to work. For large institutions like university and health care systems, this can be extremely challenging. HaloRRS and its partners have decades of experience designing and deploying high-quality temporary facilities that are safe, durable, and functionally appropriate to an organization’s needs. From classrooms to cafeterias, tornado safe rooms to storage facilities, doctor’s offices to surgical centers, all the way up to the design and deployment of an entire campus, we possess the ability to meet your needs quickly, affordably, and efficiently. In the wake of disaster, we make sure you have the safe, comfortable, and functional facilities you need to continue operations. Temporary Facilities Communication can make or break an organization’s crisis response and recovery efforts. Open, honest, and transparent communication is essential to becoming a trusted resource for accurate and timely information. Communication must be effective both inside your organization and externally with the public. This simple fact is relevant before a crisis, but during and after a crisis, ineffective communication can create secondary crises of its own. The team at HaloRRS understands the importance of effective communication and has the technical expertise required to deliver it. With more than 25 years of experience providing crisis communication management services in the public and private sectors, we can develop and implement proven communication strategies in your organization to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the most challenging human-caused, natural, or technological disasters. Crisis Communications The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the first federal agency on the scene after a presidentially declared disaster. Although FEMA and its partner agencies bring knowledge, increased capabilities, and support, these government agencies also pose operational challenges to organizational leaders of affected communities. Trying to understand and comply with government terminology, rules, and regulations can be difficult and discouraging. Even when funding opportunities are available, accessing government resources requires technical expertise and capabilities that are often beyond the capacity of locally impacted organizations. This can frustrate community leaders at the worst time and create undue stress on frontline staff who, in addition to their normal responsibilities, are suddenly required to be experts on the ins and outs of FEMA relief. The risk of missing funding opportunities is serious, and there is the added danger that FEMA might de-obligate funding if an “I” is not dotted or a “t” is not crossed. Thus, creating unexpected financial hardships for communities already struggling to rebuild and recover. The HaloRRS team includes FEMA subject matter experts who can walk alongside you during your organization’s long-term recovery journey to alleviate stress and mitigate financial risks. Our team of FEMA experts provide consistent and reliable support during the many staffing transitions you will experience throughout the course of a FEMA-aided recovery. This includes documentation and logging of FEMA-eligible projects via the FEMA Grants Portal, attending FEMA meetings, providing technical assistance and guidance, and advocating to ensure you receive the support and financial assistance your community deserves from day one until FEMA project closeout. FEMA Technical Assistance Grant writing is both an art and a science. Matching your funding needs to the right funding opportunity is key, but finding the right match is only 10% of the challenge. The other 90% is making a strong case to funders while keeping in mind the fact that many other grant writers are pursuing the same funding. Consistently successful grant writers find the right match, build a relationship with the funder, and get the funder’s attention with a well-written grant application. Whether you are seeking additional funding on a “blue sky” day or need funds for recovery after a disaster has occurred, having a competent and organized grant writing team with a track record of success in your corner is essential. The professional grant writers at HaloRRS have secured more than $100 million in grants through government agencies, private foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Our team will help you find the right sources of funding for the projects, programs, and strategies you need to implement to achieve the mission of your organization. Grant Writing Across the country, education systems, faith-based organizations, businesses, and nonprofits have been forced to prepare for previously unthinkable human-caused, natural, and technological disasters. Preparedness is the key to protecting your organization from cyberattacks, mass shooter events, and natural disasters, but preparedness requires technical expertise and lived experiences that cannot be taught in a classroom or webinar. The HaloRRS team’s nationally recognized safety professionals and partner organizations bring unique experiences, training, and subject matter expertise to meet the health, wellness, and safety planning needs of your organization. Whether you need training on behavioral threat assessment, plans for evacuation and reunification, or a full safety audit, our team is ready to provide you with the services and support you need to protect your organization, your staff, and your clients. Safety Consultation and Technical Expertise When disaster strikes, debris cleanup can be one of a community’s largest expenses. FEMA may reimburse these costs only if the work is properly monitored and documented. HaloRRS keeps operations compliant and organized with on-site monitoring to verify FEMA-eligible work, accurate tracking of truck load sizes, disposal locations, and contractor activity, and comprehensive documentation including load tickets, photos, and logs. We also provide cost analysis across debris removal and emergency management to ensure transparency and compliance. Without debris monitoring, communities risk reduced or denied FEMA reimbursements. HaloRRS acts as your quality-control and compliance safeguard so you can focus on recovery while we handle the details. With HaloRRS, debris cleanup is properly documented, fully compliant, and positioned for maximum reimbursement. Debris Monitoring Fast, effective, and reliable communication with survivors is one of the primary challenges community leaders face after a disaster has occurred. The ability to provide accurate information and immediate access to resources boosts the credibility and effectiveness of community leaders while reducing stress on survivors. HaloRRS has developed a mobile app, Halo Responder™ , that makes it easy to build a virtual one-stop shop where survivors can find up-to-date information, access needed resources, and connect instantly to caring people during their time of need. Halo Responder™ is the world’s first fully automated response and recovery app. The technology allows communities to create custom response protocols based on available resources and the ever-changing needs of survivors. Featuring secure chat, mass communication tools, and real-time data, Halo Responder™ is a powerful way to communicate immediate response information and support the long-term recovery of survivors in your community. Halo Responder™ Software Solution Our Team Halo Response and Recovery Solutions (HaloRRS) is a woman-owned, Missouri-based, small business with diverse project management, communications, technical expertise, grant writing and management, construction, accounting, and inventory management capabilities. About Us View Team Jennifer Huff CEO C.J. Huff, Ed.D. Dir, Business Development Kim Vann Senior Advisor, Crisis Communications Michele Gay Senior Advisor, School Safety Values The “Why?” behind the mission of HaloRRS is simple...to provide communities with trusted advisors, needed resources, and effective solutions to overcome the challenges of response and accelerate long-term recovery efforts. Empathy Experience Foresight Integrity Results Case Study More Insights Since arriving in Wynne the day after a deadly tornado devastated our town, Dr. C.J. Huff and the HaloRRS team have been invaluable to our district's recovery efforts. The Halo team's compassion, lived experiences, deep knowledge, and strong connections at the state and federal level have made a tremendous impact on the rebuilding of our schools and supporting the mental and behavioral health recovery of our students and staff. As a result of their support, we can refocus on our primary mission: educating our students. - Stacie Schlenker, School Board President, Wynne Arkansas School District Disaster Response to Long-term recovery

Chief Financial Officer Candy drives our disaster recovery work with professionalism, precision, and care, leading end to end recoveries for school districts, agencies, legal teams, and insurers. As CFO and Project Manager, she applies expertise in disaster coordination, federal programs, insurance, and finance to deliver compliant, dollar-accurate reporting and on-schedule execution, helping clients recover stronger and prepare for what comes next. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Candy is a key part of our disaster recovery efforts and brings unmatched professionalism, precision, and care to everything she does. With experience in disaster coordination, federal programs, insurance operations, and financial management, Candy leads with both heart and expertise. She works directly with school districts, agencies, legal teams, and insurers to guide major recovery projects from start to finish. As CFO, she ensures every dollar is tracked, every report is compliant, and every client receives the reimbursement they deserve. As a Project Manager, she keeps projects on schedule and organized with strong communication, detailed auditing, and steady leadership. Candy's leadership helps our clients recover stronger and prepare for the road ahead. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Chief Financial Officer Candy Goodwin

Dir. Business Operations Dr. Ryan Huff is a mission driven operations executive known for leading complex, multisite organizations through growth and change, and for doing it with clarity, accountability, and care. Over more than two decades across public education, nonprofit operations, and financial services, he has stewarded enterprise budgets up to $23 million, delivered capital programs on time and within budget (including a $1.6 million build), and implemented systems that scale without sacrificing culture. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Before stepping into the private sector, Dr. Huff served as a superintendent, leading 300+ team members across eight facilities. He chaired an 11 member executive cabinet spanning seven departments and partnered closely with boards to tighten governance, streamline processes, and reduce risk. His teams’ outcomes include recognition as the 7th most improved district in the state, top 5% gains in highschool test scores, and districtwide initiatives that significantly improved achievement for Hispanic students. He has also built highdiscipline financial operations, creating an account-receivable process that achieved a 98% collection rate (a 40% improvement) and securing a $500,000 federal grant that expanded access and opportunity. Safety and design are core to his operating philosophy. Dr. Huff holds a certification in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), which informs his approach to building and campus planning, visitor flow, and capital investments. Under his leadership, organizations have enacted major safety upgrades and developed futureready facility plans, including STEM center designs and multisite capital improvement roadmaps. A community minded operator, he has convened large professional events, among them a 1,000 person development summit on overcoming socioeconomic barriers to learning and served on nonprofit boards that raised more than $60,000 for local needs. He is known for turning strong relationships with boards, community partners, clients, and frontline teams into durable results. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Dir. Business Operations Ryan Huff

Chief Grants Officer Teresa is a distinguished grant writer and nationally sought after trainer recognized as an expert in the field. Her “Grant Writing Simplified” podcast provides mentorship to nonprofits and grant writers to leverage skills, grow earning potential, and make a bigger impact. With 150+ episodes and over 100,000 downloads, the show is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography As a nonprofit grant strategist and advisor, Teresa has supported non- profits in building local capacity and grant readiness resulting in over $7.5 million in winning grants for clients. As part of her role, Teresa assists in the oversight of federal and foundation grant implementation, reporting, evaluation, and strategic planning to increase capacity and impact. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Chief Grants Officer Teresa Huff

Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships As a parent, former educator, entrepreneur, community and national leader in both the business and public sectors, Martha McGeary Snider’s career has been diverse, dynamic and impactful. In response to the world’s growing need for safety and security solutions, Martha co- founded CecureCor in 2023 and serves as the company’s CEO. CecureCor provides best-in-class solutions, products and services for those leaders who must make the critical decisions that provide protection for those who depend upon them. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography As a parent, former educator, entrepreneur, community and national leader in both the business and public sectors, Martha McGeary Snider’s career has been diverse, dynamic and impactful. She is a consultant and creative strategist with experience in business development and strategic relationship building for new and established companies, foundations and ventures. In response to the world’s growing need for safety and security solutions, Martha co-founded CecureCor in 2023 and serves as the company’s CEO. CecureCor provides best-in-class solutions, products and services for those leaders who must make the critical decisions that provide protection for those who depend upon them. As a consultant spanning multiple verticals, Martha specializes in the interrelationships between technology, media, community relations, sports, arts and entertainment. Her career is highlighted by her roles in both ownership and management in the sports and entertainment industry where she actively participated in the corporate expansion of Spectacor and, later, Comcast Spectacor, a sports, entertainment, media and facilities management company. She led all aspects of design for the sports and entertainment arena in Philadelphia, now called the Wells Fargo Center. Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell appointed Ms. McGeary Snider to serve as Policy Advisor on Arts and Culture, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where she served for both of his terms in office through 2011. As an active philanthropist, Ms. McGeary Snider has served on local, national and international organizations and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award in Philanthropy in 2009. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia and was active in the museum’s founding and is also a member of the National Council on White House History of the White House Historical Association. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships Martha McGeary Snider

Project Manager Garrett is a dedicated professional focused on community resilience and recovery, with a history degree from the University of Arkansas and published work through the university’s museum. At 26, he played a key role in disaster relief after the 2023 tornado in Wynne, Arkansas, helping schools recover and reorganize. He has also worked with special needs adults, reflecting his commitment to all members of his community. With experience in radio and social media, he blends communication skills with hands-on disaster management expertise. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Garrett, a dedicated and driven professional with a passion for community resilience and recovery. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Garrett is a published historian through the university's museum, bringing a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience to his work. At just 26 years old, Garrett has already made significant contributions to his hometown, having worked tirelessly in disaster relief efforts following the 2023 tornado in Wynne, Arkansas. His efforts have included helping local schools recover their inventory and become more organized in the wake of the disaster. Garrett has also spent time working with special needs adults, demonstrating his commitment to supporting all members of his community. With hands-on experience in radio and social media, Garrett combines communication skills with his deep understanding of community needs, making him an asset in disaster management and recovery. His background in history, community involvement, and organizational recovery gives him a well-rounded perspective on how to approach complex challenges in disaster situations. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Project Manager Garrett Sherman

Advisor, Community Resilience Jane Cage is a nationally recognized facilitator, resilience expert, and community leader whose work has shaped disaster recovery practices across the United States. She gained national attention as Chair of the Joplin Citizens Advisory Recovery Team following the 2011 tornado that devastated her city. Leading more than 100 community leaders from health, education, utilities, and government, she spearheaded the development of a long-term recovery vision that won broad approval and laid the groundwork for Joplin’s renewal. She documented these lessons in Joplin Pays It Forward, a collection of essays that continues to inform recovery efforts nationwide. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Jane’s expertise has made her a trusted partner for FEMA, where she is a certified instructor for E0210: Disaster Recovery – The Role of the Local Community, and a subject matter expert for FEMA’s Just-In-Time training for disaster-impacted communities. She contributed to FEMA’s National Resilience Guidance (2024), ensuring that local community perspectives were included in national policy. Her teaching, consulting, and facilitation are grounded in the belief that resilience begins with inclusive engagement and shared leadership. In addition to her FEMA work, Jane leads InsightFive22, a consulting firm dedicated to facilitation, strategic planning, and long-term recovery. She has facilitated peer groups for national firms, guided citywide planning efforts, and partnered with institutions such as the National Academies of Science and Colorado State University’s Center of Resilience. Her work has brought her to national stages, where she has delivered keynote addresses, facilitated resilience summits, and advised communities on post-disaster leadership and planning. Jane’s leadership has been recognized with some of the highest honors in the field, including the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience from the Department of Homeland Security, the Harvard Meta-Leader of the Year Award, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Wake Forest University. Named one of “50 Missourians You Should Know” by Ingram’s Magazine, she continues to champion collaborative leadership and resilient community development as cornerstones of sustainable recovery. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Advisor, Community Resilience Jane Cage

Senior Advisor, Crisis Communications Kim’s experience in crisis and disaster communications in schools and communities spans nearly 15 years. In 2011, As the Executive Director of Communications for the Joplin Schools, Joplin MO, she was responsible for successfully leading the post-disaster communications, volunteer, and donations effort following the Joplin Tornado. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography This included managing over 8,000 individual donations, tens of thousands of volunteer hours, managing local, state, national, and international media, and coordination with the Missouri Governor’s Office and the White House to facilitate visits from every level of government, including the President of the United States. Kim continues using her experience and expertise to support school district communication efforts across the country through the non- profits SafeandSoundSchools.Org and BrightFuturesUSA.Org. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Senior Advisor, Crisis Communications Kim Vann

Advisor, Economic Recovery Sallie Hemenway is a respected leader in community and economic development, with more than three decades of public service and consulting experience at the state, regional, and national level. She served over 20 years with the Missouri Department of Economic Development, advancing from CDBG Recovery Coordinator to Director of Business and Community Services. In that role, she managed five teams and 100 staff, administered $500 million annually in state and federal incentives, and led statewide initiatives to strengthen community revitalization, business expansion, and disaster recovery programs. Her leadership produced lasting improvements in compliance, research, and program delivery, including the nationally recognized DREAM Initiative for downtown revitalization. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Sallie Hemenway has extensive disaster recovery expertise, beginning with her leadership during Missouri’s major flood and tornado events in the 1990s, where she coordinated statewide recovery efforts and collaborated with FEMA. She later authored CDBG disaster recovery manuals, delivered training to states nationwide, and partnered with Guidehouse and ICF to develop frameworks for cities including St. Louis. Through her firm Nexus Group, she continues advising communities on finance, redevelopment, and long-term recovery, designing curriculum for regional planning commissions and assisting jurisdictions with federal programs. Her service on state and national boards, contributions to HUD and OMB measurement systems, and recognition for government innovation reflect her enduring commitment to resilient communities and effective recovery planning. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Advisor, Economic Recovery Sallie Hemenway

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Senior Advisor, School Safety As the co-founder of the non-profit SafeandSoundSchools.Org, Michele has built a reputation as one of the foremost leaders on best practices in school safety. Her passion for this work stems from her background as a special education teacher and lived experience as a mother who lost her daughter at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14, 2012. Email. Tel. LinkedIn Biography Over the years, Michele has built a network of subject matter experts and knowledge base that is tremendously beneficial to schools evaluating school safety protocols, school construction through the lens of school safety, and current best practices. She has been recognized for her work by the United States Secret Service, FBI, Association of School Business Officials, and more. She also serves on numerous national committees and boards with a focus on school safety and mental health. Experience Practice Areas Contact for Consultation Senior Advisor, School Safety Michele Gay