With over 30 years of experience in WMD, contingency, and logistics planning, EPS offers complete solutions from the development of plans and procedures, to the recommendation, purchase, and training of equipment.

Mike Guevremont, co-founder of EPS, has over 15 years of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disaster preparedness experience. Having served 13 years in the US Army Military Police/Quartermaster Corps, Mike spent six years at the White House Communications Agency traveling in support of the President and Vice President providing secure and non-secure communications.

With the White House Agency, Mike’s responsibilities included motorcade communications, U.S. Secret Service communications, and the procurement and processing of over 30-million in assets in support of Presidential & Vice Presidential travel operations.

During his tenure with the White House Military Office of Presidential Contingency Programs, Mike was an assistant training instructor and primary logistician for residential White House WMD training course. He also served as the liaison between outside government agencies which included FEMA, FAA, Secret Service, Camp David, and the US Capitol. Responsible for the logistical upgrading of all White House emergency operations areas, he planned, negotiated, and supervised the construction of a high security storage facility for White House Emergency operations equipment.

Mike is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security, A member of Association of Contingency Planners, the 1600 Communications Association and the Winchester-Frederick County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Darla Guevremont, EPS partner, has over 11 years of sales and marketing experience. Her expertise spans across the technology and insurance industries including federal agencies.

Early in her career, Darla joined the disaster assistance team with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where she counseled and facilitated federal aid to disaster victims. With JV Arthur Inc., Darla began her sales and marketing focus where she maintained and generated both commercial and individual accounts in addition to the development of company marketing strategies. At Datalux Corporation, her responsibilities included marketing budgets, tradeshow exhibits, national and international sales.

As a project and regional sales manager, Darla perfected her skills with the development of healthcare marketing plans and new product launches where she established strategic business to business partnerships. Darla’s strategic sense has enabled her to position EPS as the leading turnkey provider of emergency preparedness solutions, protective equipment and training, where she continues to coordinate federal, state, and local contracts.

Certified in Homeland Security Level III by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, Darla is a volunteer with the Winchester Medical Center and has served on several committees including the Chamber of Commerce Woman’s Leadership Conference. Darla received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology from Shepherd College.

Steve Howe, joins EPS with over 18 years of international business experience in sales, engineering, finance, and operations management with emphasis in business improvement and restructuring.

Throughout his career with Bird Machine Company, a subsidiary of Baker Hughes Incorporated, Steve managed many re-organizations. Most recently as director of operations, Steve’s responsibilities included operations and engineering where he managed a 150 person manufacturing and aftermarket operation in which he reshaped the manufacturing, supply chain and engineering functions to reduce costs and improve sales forecasts.

Early in his career as a regional sales manager with Bird, Steve was recruited to open a European sales office and establish a company presence in Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East, and Russia. Under Steve’s leadership, his office achieved over one million in annual sales and the establishment of Bird as a leading supplier in Poland.

As director of engineering, Steve transferred to the Bird facility in Germany to assist the struggling management. Within five months, he successfully implemented a new CAD system and centralized design control and R&D in the USA operation. Steve received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bradford, England.