ResponseForce1
Robert Hull
Robert (Bob) Hull – President and CEO – joined ResponseForce1 in May of 2010 during the MC252 (BP Oil Spill) oil spill. On that engagement, he performed duties as the Logistics Chief at base camp Shell Beach in St. Bernard, Louisiana. He later performed duties as the Base Camp Manager for the Shell Beach and Delacroix sites. During the end of the deployment, he worked directly with the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for finding all vessels that participated in the project, to ensure an accurate accounting and demobilization of said vessels. He also maintained a 100% inspection rate on all equipment and supplies associated to the spill.
Bob participated as a logistics manager for Emergency generator services, after the catastrophic ice storms that hit Pennsylvania in 2014. In 2011, he performed duties as the Security Manager at the Stolthaven Chemical plant in Braithwaite, Louisiana, after Hurricane Isaac. In 2012 he responded to Linden N.J. after Super Storm Sandy, where he served as Reports and Information Manager for a 4000 person base camp. This camp was the largest ever built in the USA.
During his tenure as Vice President, Operations, Bob led all aspects of Information Technology, Accountability and Reporting operations for one of the largest mass-care shelters in the USA. This complex environment includes multiple integrated technologies, including: servers; wireless; fiber optics; VSAT; mobile devices; ethernet; land mobile radios; RFID technologies; video surveillance systems; and managing a 7×24 staff of over 50 persons. Most recently, Bob has led efforts related the Border Crisis, as well as leading in the National Response to Covid-19 Pandemic, including a senior-level role in the rollout of Operation Warp Speed.
Bob participated as a logistics manager for Emergency generator services, after the catastrophic ice storms that hit Pennsylvania in 2014. In 2011, he performed duties as the Security Manager at the Stolthaven Chemical plant in Braithwaite, Louisiana, after Hurricane Isaac. In 2012 he responded to Linden N.J. after Super Storm Sandy, where he served as Reports and Information Manager for a 4000 person base camp. This camp was the largest ever built in the USA.
During his tenure as Vice President, Operations, Bob led all aspects of Information Technology, Accountability and Reporting operations for one of the largest mass-care shelters in the USA. This complex environment includes multiple integrated technologies, including: servers; wireless; fiber optics; VSAT; mobile devices; ethernet; land mobile radios; RFID technologies; video surveillance systems; and managing a 7×24 staff of over 50 persons. Most recently, Bob has led efforts related the Border Crisis, as well as leading in the National Response to Covid-19 Pandemic, including a senior-level role in the rollout of Operation Warp Speed.
Mr. Hull is a 21 year Honorably Discharged, retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force (Special Operations), where he served in many leadership roles throughout his career.
His certifications and awards include:
- Facility Security Officer (FSO)
- 10 and 30 hour OSHA certification
- Hazwoper 20 and 40 hour courses
- Completed CPR First Aid Instructors Course
- Completed ICS training courses IS-001, IS-003, IS-005.a, IS-100.a, IS-100.HE, IS-100.Leb, IS-139, IS-200, IS-208, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, IS-244, IS-301, IS-324.a, IS-340, IS-630, IS-700, IS-704, IS-775, IS-800, IS-801, IS-802, IS-805, IS-810 and IS-1900.
- Certified CERT team member
- Certified fingerprint technician
- Anti-terrorist level 1 training
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings- New Mexico Tech
- Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombings- New Mexico Tech
- FEMA certified heavy equipment operator
- Current TWIC card holder
- Member of InfraGard