Hans K. Wagner,
CPM, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
An emergency response specialist of national renown, possessing more than 35 years of professional experience in the private and public sectors.
Hans K. Wagner is a nationally recognized emergency response specialist with over 35 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. As Co-Founder and CEO of EarlyAlert, he combines his deep expertise in emergency response and preparedness consulting with his extensive background in usre service to offer a unique perspective on crisis management and business resiliency.
After serving 23 years as the Fire Chief and Emergency Manager for the City of Marathon, Mr. Wagner shifted his focus to EarlyAlert, where he now spearheads all business and growth strategies. His firsthand experience with major catastrophic events, beginning with Hurricane Andrew, has shaped his approach to emergency management. He has applied his expertise during numerous disasters, including Hurricanes George, Irene, Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Wilma, Harvey, and Irma. Additionally, Mr. Wagner has held key roles as Incident Commander, Operations, and Logistics Chief within emergency operations centers and command posts, ensuring effective response and recovery efforts.
William A. Wagner
III, CEM, Co-Founder & President
A nationally acclaimed senior public and private sector executive with over 40 years of experience in crisis and emergency management, business continuity and resilience, incident command, strategies, among other areas.
William A. Wagner, III, the President and principal owner of EarlyAlert, Inc., stands as a luminary in the realm of emergency management and public administration, embodying the core values that define EarlyAlert's commitment to excellence. With over four decades of rich administrative and operational experience, Mr. Wagner has not only weathered the storms of emergencies and disasters but has orchestrated responses that exemplify preparedness, resilience, and unwavering leadership
His journey spans a diverse landscape, from setting up a command post during Hurricane Andrew, where he led over 150 FireFighters in search and rescue efforts, to coordinating incident management support teams during Hurricanes Sandy, Harvey, Irma, Ian, Idalia and 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In each endeavor, Mr. Wagner's commitment to precision, innovation, and empathy shines through, aligning seamlessly with EarlyAlert's values.
Beyond the accolades, including FEMA's Outstanding Achievement Award for Region IV and the National Hurricane Conference's Distinguished Service Award, Mr. Wagner's role in shaping emergency management extends to prestigious committees and teams. His service on the FEMA Hurricane Liaison Team and the International Association of Fire Chiefs – Emergency Management Committee attests to his dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements in the field.
Whether commanding incident responses or contributing to key committees, Mr. Wagner epitomizes EarlyAlert's commitment to being proactive, innovative, and actionable. His leadership is a testament to the values that underpin EarlyAlert's mission, crafting a safer and more resilient tomorrow for businesses and communities.
Kyrie Wagner
CMC, Chief Operating Officer
An experienced leader with 20+ years in emergency management, specializing in project management, strategic planning, and crisis response.
As Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Kyrie Wagner oversees all operational functions, ensuring teams effectively align with strategic business objectives. With over 20 years of experience in emergency management, she has held key leadership roles in both the private sector and municipal government, including serving as the Municipal City Clerk for Islamorada, Florida, where she managed project coordination, public outreach, and records retention.
Ms. Wagner has extensive expertise in Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), mitigation strategies, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations. She has played a critical role in EOC exercises and has coordinated emergency response efforts between public and private sectors during hurricanes, severe weather events, pandemics, wildfires, civil unrest, oil spills, and other crises.
Beyond emergency management, Ms. Wagner brings strong expertise in client relations, social media marketing, strategic planning, and onsite liaison coordination. She is proficient in a range of software programs and has led the organization’s social network marketing initiatives.
A highly motivated and collaborative leader, Ms. Wagner excels in project management, strategic planning, and communication. Her strong organizational skills and ability to foster teamwork make her an invaluable asset in driving projects from conception to successful execution.