Eric Letvin

Eric Letvin is the vice president and director of Regional Resilience & Mitigation for Michael Baker International’s Mitigation, Environmental, Response, Recovery & Resiliency business vertical, which unites Tidal Basin Group, MLU Services, and Michael Baker’s Emergency Management & Response team, where he leads strategies to strengthen community resilience and reduce the risk posed by hazards. A nationally recognized leader in disaster resilience and hazard mitigation, Letvin brings more than 30 years of experience advancing federal programs and delivering impactful outcomes.

Prior to joining Tidal Basin, Letvin served in senior leadership roles at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the White House National Security Council, and across federal hazard mitigation initiatives. Most recently, as Deputy Assistant Administrator of FEMA’s Mitigation Directorate, he oversaw all FEMA mitigation grant programs, including the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance program. He supervised more than 290 staff, led national floodplain management efforts, and helped expand access to federal funding for communities nationwide.

With a background in environmental engineering and law, Letvin has led the development of national risk mitigation policies and co-authored more than 25 FEMA publications focused on protecting communities from floods, earthquakes, wind, and wildfire risks. At Tidal Basin, he helps clients navigate complex federal funding programs and position projects for success in an increasingly competitive environment.