First Under Secretary of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush.  Twice confirmed by the United States Senate, first as Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and as Under Secretary, DHS.

Under Secretary of Homeland Security

Appointed by George W. Bush as General Counsel to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

General Counsel

The first Commissioner of the IAHA, charged with imposing a culture of ethics, higher education and professional responsibility on a worldwide equine membership organization, resulting in the prosecution of corruption and unethical behavior, imposition of licensing standards and education standards.

Commissioner, IAHA

At last, former Under Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Brown—infamously praised by President George W. Bush for doing a "heckuva job" in the wake of Hurricane Katrina—tells his side of the response to one of the greatest natural disasters to occur in the United States. Without making excuses for anyone, least of all the President of the United States or himself, Brown describes in detail what ultimately turned out to be the largest federal response to a natural disaster in U.S. history.

Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond

Michael Brown was the first Under Secretary of Homeland Security for President George W. Bush from 2003-2005, Director, Deputy Director & General Counsel, FEMA, 2001-2005. At the White House he served on the Consequence Management Committee, comprised of cabinet deputies, following the attacks of 9/11, and headed the White House transition team for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Department of Homeland Security. He also served on the National Security Council’s Deputies Committee.

Michael's unique perspective on homeland security issues comes from being the only Presidential appointee to have served in a legacy agency (FEMA), the transition team to create DHS, and as an Under Secretary in the newly created cabinet department. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and Deputy National Security Advisor Steve Hadley described Michael’s participation as “particularly critical.”

During his tenure in the Bush Administration Michael served as a representative to NATO’s Civil Emergency Planning Committee, working on various matters in Russia, the European Union, and Southeast Asia.

He is a frequent guest on national television news programs, providing insightful and unique perspectives on issues of national security, crisis management, and politics. He is a blogger on national security issues for The National Journal, writes on politics for The Daily Caller & The Huffington Post. He has written and served as an expert for publications such as the Homeland Defense Journal, Crisis Response Journal and others.

He is the author of “Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm” which poignantly describes the role of politics in a risk-aversion society facing natural or manmade disasters. He has spoken around the world on issues of homeland security, crisis management and disaster response.

Michael earned a Juris Doctorate and has taught law school at the Oklahoma City University and University of Denver on legislation, state & local government, and national security.

Michael recently founded a high tech company with several other partners, and now serves as its board chairman. In addition to other public company boards, he serves on the editorial board of Homeland Security Television.

Michael hosts The Michael Brown Show on Clear Channel Communication’s KOA Radio from Denver, where he is heard in 38 states, Canada, and Mexico.

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The crisis has hit, you and your company are under attack.  How do you respond?  How do you survive?  Listen to the gripping tales of being thrown under the bus by the leader of the free world in a highly public, media-driven society, and recognize the methods and traits that will keep you and your company from staying under the bus.

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Think your company or organization can survive a disaster?  Convinced that your employees are loyal, prepared and dedicated?  What really happens when the proverbial you-know-what hits the fan?  Well, think again.  In every disaster, every crisis, things happen you'd never expect.  Learn how to expect them, deal with them and survive. 

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Deadly Indifference can infect any organization, leading to a culture of arrogance that can spell doom for you and your employees.  Learn how to inoculate yourself from this deadly disease.

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Neil Cavuto interviews Michael Brown on the recent storms in the Midwest and about his new book, Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm. Part 1

Your World with Neil Cavuto: Deadly Indifference Interview with Michael Brown, Part 2

Michael Brown appears at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, discussing his book, Deadly Indifference, and taking questions regarding the book and the stories around Hurricane Katrina, George W. Bush, Homeland Security.

Michael Brown at the National Press Club Discussing Deadly Indifference

Neil Cavuto interviews Michael Brown on the recent storms in the Midwest and about his new book, Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm. Part 2

Your World with Neil Cavuto: Deadly Indifference Interview with Michael Brown

Michael brown discusses "Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm, Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House and Beyond, at the National Press Club and the Book Expo America.

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