Tony Coletta

Tony Coletta

Director of Emergency Management Services

Tony is a proven emergency management expert skilled in problem-solving, alliance building, and organizational communication. For over 25 years, he has managed or deployed to state and national level disasters and conducted on-the-ground assessments of international disasters in both Chile and Japan.

During his career, Tony has

• Built robust emergency management teams
• Lead multimillion-dollar regional homeland security programs
• Authored best practice emergency plans
• Led the construction of state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centers His Emergency Management expertise includes instructing and course design, emergency operations center design, recruitment and succession planning, strategic planning, grants management, and performance management.

Tony supports JGA clients through emergency management planning, training, exercises, and technical assistance that strengthen organizational readiness and community resilience. His favorite JGA value is Synergy, reflecting his belief that aligned teams outperform individuals and that great outcomes emerge from shared judgment and experience. Outside of work, Tony spends time hiking, fishing, and reconnecting with the natural environment, which brings clarity and balance to his work.