Anthony S. Mangeri, MPA, CPM, CEM  has more than 30 years of experience in emergency management and public safety. Currently, he is the Director of Strategic Relations for Fire Services and Emergency Services at American Public University System. Anthony also serves on the faculty in the School of Security and Global Studies at American Military University.  He also serves on the Fire & Life Safety Council of the American Society for Industrial Security.  During the attacks of September 11, 2001, he served as the Operations Chief at the New Jersey Emergency Operations Center assisting with the coordination of New Jersey’s response to the attacks on the World Trade Center.  He has been a volunteer firefighter and EMT for more than 25 years. He earned the rank of Assistant Chief-safety officer.  Mangeri  earned a Master of Public Administration and is a Certified Public Manager. He has been awarded the designation Certified Emergency Manager.