This webinar examines the most significant emergency events of 2025—including active shooter incidents, protests, wildfires, and other natural disasters—and distills the lessons that matter most for today’s commercial property professionals. Through real case studies and emerging threat trends, speakers will outline what property managers need to know now and how to prepare for the high‑visibility events ahead, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th birthday.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of evolving risks, practical preparedness steps, and strategies for strengthening response capabilities. In addition, this webinar will equip property managers with actionable guidance to protect occupants, support business continuity, and enhance resilience in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00-3:00 PM ET!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Analyze major emergency events from 2025 to identify key lessons learned and their implications for property operations.
- Evaluate current and emerging threat types—and their potential impact on building owners, managers, and occupants.
- Implement preparedness measures to strengthen property readiness for 2026 and beyond.
- Apply best practices for preparing facilities and teams for large‑scale events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th birthday.
Joseph Donovan
Director of Operational Risk
Beacon Capital Partners
Joseph Donovan oversaw and directed the emergency and response for Beacon Capital Partners’ portfolio within the United States. He has worked with 17 real estate management companies to develop and execute emergency and crisis management programs with the goal to minimize the impact of events and to support the local, regional and national public service groups’ needs to respond to events. Mr. Donovan is also the 2013 recipient of the FBI’s Director’s Award for Community Leadership for his efforts to support the rollout of Touchstone in key cities within the United States. Additionally, he is the past Chair for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) National Preparedness Committee, a position he held from 2008 – 2012.
Matt Smith
Director of Security
JBG Smith
Matt Smith is the Vice President, Director of Security for JBG SMITH, responsible for corporate security and emergency preparedness for JBG SMITH’s portfolio throughout the National Capital Region including commercial, residential, and retail assets. Matt is a retired Captain from the Arlington County Police Department. Throughout his career in corporate security Matt has been active locally, nationally, and internationally in several professional associations and held leadership roles in the following:
Matt is active locally, regionally, and nationally in several professional associations including the following:
- Chair – BOMA International (Building and Office Managers Association) Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Past Chair – AOBA (Apartment and Office Building Association) Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Past Chair – ASIS (Association for Industrial Security) Commercial Real Estate Council
- Past Sector Chief for Commercial Facilities – FBI Infragard’s National Capital Region Chapter
- Past Member – Arlington County’s Emergency Preparedness Commission to the Arlington County Board.
Matt has a BS in Business Administration from Old Dominion University, and an MS in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. Matt is a graduate of the 239th Session of the FBI’s National Academy.
Tracy Seymour
Business Development Manager
Allied Universal
Tracy Seymour is a seasoned security industry professional with more than 33 years of experience and over three decades of leadership with Allied Universal. She currently serves as Business Development Manager for the Washington, DC office, a role she has held since 2002, where she focuses on cultivating client relationships and advancing life safety and security solutions across the region.
Throughout her career, Tracy has earned numerous honors including Allied Universal’s President’s Club, the Mid-Atlantic Top Performer award, and multiple Platinum, Gold, and Silver Club distinctions for outstanding sales achievement. She is also a three-time winner of AOBA’s Advocacy Award, receiving the accolade in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
She is deeply engaged in the security and commercial real estate communities, holding leadership and volunteer roles with organizations such as ASIS, BOMA/AOBA, and IFMA. She has been a BOMA member since 1995 and currently serves as the Vice Chair to BOMA International’s Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Tracy has contributed to industry advancement through initiatives in emergency preparedness, professional development, and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and is an active community volunteer, wife, and mother of three.
Matt Faupel
Senior Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Matt Faupel is a commercial real estate leader specializing in Class A office operations. He oversees complex assets where reliability, disciplined execution, and team readiness are essential. With expertise in property and project management, emergency preparedness, AI, and large-scale workplace operations, Matt leads with clarity and operational rigor to ensure buildings and teams perform when it matters most.
Karla Baldini
Training Consultant
Fortress Consulting LLC
Karla Baldini, based out of Atlanta, has developed and led active threat response and workplace violence prevention training for Cousins Properties, Shorenstein Realty, Granite Properties, and other major high-rise portfolios nationwide since 2013. She is a member of Crew Atlanta and serves on the BOMA International Preparedness Committee.