Tyres Tatum Resume
Mayodan, North Carolina336.453.4384TATUMNCAG@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Public safety and emergency management professional with extensive experience in homeland security, disaster response, emergency planning, inspections, agricultural regulation, and public-sector leadership. Recognized for coordinating statewide preparedness initiatives, managing FEMA and DHS grant programs, and leading response efforts during major natural disasters. Strong background in government operations, regulatory compliance, leadership development, and interagency coordination.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
More than 20 years with North Carolina Emergency Management supporting statewide emergency preparedness and disaster operations
Managed and monitored over $103 million in DHS/FEMA grant reimbursements for North Carolina counties
Responded to all major North Carolina hurricanes and tropical storm events from 2002–2025
Led emergency deployment team to Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria response operations
Served as Multi-Hazard Field Planner for Domestic Preparedness Regions 4, 5, and 6
Recipient of North Carolina’s prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Former North Carolina FFA State Vice President and National FFA American Farmer Degree recipient
Former State President, North Carolina Federation of Republican Men’s Clubs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Carolina Emergency Management
Homeland Security Assessor / Emergency Management Planner
2002 – 2026
Conducted homeland security assessments and emergency preparedness evaluations throughout North Carolina
Developed and supported regional emergency management and disaster preparedness planning initiatives
Coordinated with local governments, public safety agencies, and federal partners on emergency response operations
Managed Homeland Security Grant Program oversight and reimbursement coordination
Assisted counties with successful reimbursement requests totaling more than $103.5 million
Supported logistics, finance, and operational response activities during hurricanes, severe storms, and disaster events
Deployed for Hurricane Katrina operations in Raleigh, North Carolina (2005)
Led six-person deployment team during Hurricane Maria response in Puerto Rico (2017)
Deployed to Catawba County for Hurricane Helene logistics and finance operations (2024)
City of Winston-Salem
Assistant Superintendent of Inspections
2000 – 2002
Assisted in managing municipal inspections and regulatory enforcement activities
Coordinated inspections staff operations and compliance procedures
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Pesticide Inspection Project Officer
1998 – 2000
Managed pesticide inspection projects and regulatory compliance initiatives
Worked alongside Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation programs
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Pesticide Inspector I & II
1994 – 1998
Conducted pesticide inspections and enforcement activities across North Carolina
Ensured compliance with state and federal agricultural safety regulations
Agricultural Education Instructor
Madison-Mayodan High School / McMichael High School
1988 – 1994
Taught agricultural education and supervised student leadership development programs
Supported FFA educational and vocational initiatives
DuPont de Nemours and Colours, Inc.
Agricultural Chemical Representative
Roanoke, Virginia | 1987 – 1988
Shell Agricultural Chemical Company
Agricultural Chemical Sales Representative
Omaha, Nebraska | 1986 – 1987
FARMING EXPERIENCE
Tobacco, Produce and Sweet Potato Farmer
1977 – Current
Managed agricultural operations and crop production activities
Maintained farm operations, equipment, and land management responsibilities
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science — Agricultural Education
Minor: Poultry Science | 1986
R. Flake Shaw Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship
Phillip Morris Foundation Scholarship
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Rockingham Community College
Coursework Completed | 1981 – 1983
Patrick & Henry Community College
Coursework Completed | 1983
HONORS & LEADERSHIP
Order of the Long Leaf Pine Recipient
Order of Kentucky Colonel Recipient
North Carolina FFA State Vice President- 1981-82
National FFA American Farmer Degree Recipient-1983
National FFA Washington Leadership Conference Participant
President, Rockingham County Republican Men (2020–2024)
State President, North Carolina Federation of Republican Men’s Clubs (2021–2025)
South Carolina Constable Certification
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Emergency Management • Homeland Security • Disaster Response • FEMA/DHS Grants • Public Safety Operations • Regulatory Compliance • Emergency Planning • Government Coordination • Leadership Development • Logistics Operations • Inspection Administration • Agricultural Education