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IDHS > About IDHS > Mission & Executive Staff Mission & Executive Staff

IDHS Mission

Indiana, led by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with citizens, government, and private entities, will achieve the common purpose of preventing, protecting against, responding to and recovering from man-made or natural threats and events to people, property, and the economy.

Executive Staff

  • Executive Director - Joe Wainscott (view)
  • Chief of Staff - Mike Garvey (view)
  • Director of Emergency Response & Recovery - Arvin Copeland (view)
  • Director of Field Services - Gerri Husband (view)
  • Director of Fire & Building Safety - Jim Greeson - State Fire Marshal (view)
  • Director of Planning & Assessment - Jason Hutchens (view)
  • Director of Preparedness & Training - Jim Bennett (view)

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