George's aspirations led him to not only be accepted but complete a graduate degree from Georgetown University. Professionally, he recently retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Field Office. His career spans over 30 years in federal and local law enforcement. George is a proven, highly accomplished leader who has demonstrated a wide array of fisting capabilities leading major crises, complex criminal and national security investigations, and large-scale events. Most notably, George was selected as the team leader and interrogator for the FBI team responsible for the interrogation of Saddam Hussein. During this time, George spent seven months leading the interrogation of Saddam Hussein and other key figures within the former Iraqi regime. At the time, George had only five years of experience as a special agent in the FBI.

Over the course of his FBI career, George received numerous awards for his intelligence and law enforcement service, including the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, the FBI Director's Award for Excellence, ADL's Blue Shielf Award for Counter Terrorism Excellence, Multiple FBI Combat Theater Awards, and the FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement for life-saving action. George was privileged to have had one of the most unique, distinguished careers, retiring as one of the most decorated special agents in FBI history, recognized as the 5th greatest special agent in FBI history.

His motivational presentation will inspire and provide a roadmap for success in the face of challenges. George will share the values that helped him succeed not only in his law enforcement career but also as a Brazilian Jujitsu fighter. His discipline and hard work led him to be featured in Muscle and Fitness, and more importantly win the 2022 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship. George believes that "everyone wants to be a champion but not everyone is willing to put in the hard work." There is no perfect way, no easy path towards success. There are common characteristics shared by great leaders and champions - most of these traits are present in everyone but must be developed by the individual.

Throughout his career, Charlie has held various assignments, including roles in several Engine Companies, the MIRT Team, Ladders 3 and 6, and as an EMS Supervisor and inspector. His work as a Special Events Paramedic has seen him take on unique challenges, such as serving as a Ringside Medic for Spartyka Fight League and the UFC.

Charlie's dedication has been recognized with several awards, including the Department's Medal of Honor and the AHA Save a Life Award in 2001 for rescuing an 11-year-old boy from near drowning in the James River. In 2018, he received a Unit Citation Award for his crucial role in the extrication of a small child trapped in a swimming pool intake.

Educationally, Charlie attended North Carolina Wesleyan College, where he studied Political Science, and Tidewater Community College, where he earned his National Registered Paramedic certification. He is also a graduate of the Southside Fire Academy. Throughout his career, Charlie has obtained several Heavy Tactical Rescue certificates, Office Development certificates, and Advanced Tactical Operations Medical Specialist certification (ATOMS). He was also an ACLS, BLS, and Stop the Bleed Instructor.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Charlie was a founding member and served on the Board of Directors and as Project Manager of American Veterans Tribute, an organization dedicated to celebrating veterans and their service, as well as supporting PTSD research. He has also been a proud member of the IAFF Local 2801 since its formation in Suffolk Fire & Rescue.

In his current role, Charlie is passionate about integrating Operative IQ into Suffolk Fire & Rescue's operations, believing it to be the essential tool for managing the department's Logistics Chain. He lives by the words of management theorist Peter Drucker: "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it," and strives to be the driving force behind this critical transformation.

He holds an associate degree in Emergency Medical Services Management from Luzerne County Community College and several board certifications in disaster preparedness and management. Under his leadership, Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance was recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, as the EMS Agency of the Year in 2019. Edward also participated in the NEMSQA Lights and Sirens Collaborative and is currently involved in the NAEMSP yearlong Quality Improvement and Safety Course and NAEMSQA's Airway Management EQuIP Collaborative. In establishing the regional ALS program for his service, Chief Szafran has developed, educated, and collaborated with others to maintain fiscally responsible, patient- and provider-centric prehospital services.

Laundrie was instrumental in the expanded use of Operative IQ within the department. Shifting from a traditional centralized warehouse-based system to a direct shipment to station through Operative IQ using integrated and non-integrated accounts for office, building, and EMS supplies. Partnering with BoundTree Medical, his team created a unique EMS supply system allowing supplies and medications to be ordered individually. EMS supplies arrive from BoundTree packaged for delivery directly to each of Volusia's 19 fire stations. He initiated the department's UCapIt-5 program, allowing automated vending and 24-hour access of EMS supplies from 4 separate locations.

Chief Laundrie graduated from The University of Florida with a B.S. in Fire & Emergency Services Management. Prior to that, he graduated from St. Petersburg College with an A.S. in Fire Science. He holds a Paramedic Certification, State of Florida Fire Officer IV, and Fire Instructor II certifications. Chief Laundrie is a member of the Central Florida Fire Chief's Association. Chief Laundrie and his wife Jenny, along with their four children, reside in Flagler County Florida.