Christopher Blake Carver is a 30-year public safety veteran who has served in agencies ranging from a one seat fire/EMS center to Director of the nation’s largest and busiest Fire Department Dispatch Operation—the FDNY. Chris served as Director of PSAP Operations for the National Emergency Number Association, supporting the roll out of NG9-1-1 and the development of essential standards to improve the performance of the nation’s 9-1-1 system. Following NENA, he moved to Hexagon SIG, where he is Director of Market Development, connecting the needs of the public safety and government industries with technology advancements, marketing, and sales processes.  He holds a BA In Geography from The Ohio State University, A master’s in public administration from Jacksonville State, and a Certificate in Public and Non-Profit leadership also from Ohio State.  He is an ENP and a CMCP and resides with his partner Jayce in Columbus, Ohio. His first book is planned for release in 2025. 

Presenting:

• Cracking the Code: Navigating the CAD/MDS/RMS Plus Procurement Maze