John Schelling
John D. Schelling is the earthquake/tsunami program manager for Washington State Emergency Management Division. He is responsible for managing the seismic and natural hazard safety efforts in the state through the earthquake, tsunami, and volcano programs. He serves on the Washington State Seismic Safety Committee, chairs the State/Local Tsunami Work Group, which coordinates efforts to improve tsunami preparedness and mitigation efforts in tsunami hazard zones, and is currently serving as the state co-chair of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program’s Mitigation and Education Subcommittee. John also represents the National Emergency Management Association on the U.S. Geological Survey’s Advanced National Seismic System Steering Committee.
In addition to emergency management expertise, John has an extensive background in state and local government with an emphasis on policy analysis, land use planning, and implementation of smart growth management strategies. He has served as the director of planning and community development for the coastal community of Long Beach, Washington, senior planner for SeaTac, Washington, and principal planner for the Pinellas Park, Florida.
