Steve Howie is currently serving as the Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator having held that position since 2010. Previously he had been with the Dallas Fire Department for over 32 years having held the rank of Lieutenant for 20 of those years. Steve has also served as a patrol officer with the Terrell Police Department and in the U.S. Military as a Sergeant. He has also served as a Boy Scout leader (Is an Eagle Scout), Red Cross volunteer and served on the Dallas Area Chapter Board of Directors. In his capacity of Emergency Management Coordinator Steve serves on numerous committees in the region such as the NCTCOG Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee, Co-Chair of the Emergency Management Working Group, Economic Recovery Committee, NCT 911 Strategic Advisory Committee, and Communications Working Group to name a few. Steve has a passion for managing disasters and preparing for them while taking the safety of the Citizens of Kaufman County as his number one priority. He is continually working hard with Federal, State, and Local agencies to ensure their wellbeing and ability to recover from disaster.