Dr. Kristin Medyanik
Shattered Glass Leadership
Dr. Kristine Medyanik is a renowned speaker and leadership expert, specializing in organizational psychology and business strategy. With over 15 years of teaching experience and a doctorate in Business, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations unlock their true potential. As the founder of Shattered Glass Leadership, Dr. Medyanik combines her deep knowledge of personality assessment, motivation, and brain science to create transformative retreats and workshops. Her unique approach allows participants to explore their goals, confront real challenges, and develop action plans for meaningful change in their lives. She's passionate about our community, and continues to champion leadership development in non-profits, small businesses and young women beginning their leadership journey.
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Rob Fisher
Young Officers on Fire
Rob “Robbie” Fisher is a suburban firefighter from the Pacific Northwest. He has been a student of the fire service for 36 years. Rob is a retired Battalion Chief from a medium-size suburban department 25 miles north of Seattle in Snohomish County. Prior to being promoted to Battalion Chief, Rob spent 20 years as a company officer, 15 of those assigned to the department’s only ladder company. He was also a member of his county’s regional technical rescue team. Additionally, Chief Fisher has worked multiple assignments in his department’s Training Division, former Chief of the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy (SCFTA) and a cadre instructor for live-fire and truck operations.
Rob instructs with multiple groups. In addition to Brothers in Battle, he is affiliated with County Fire Tactics, Roof Pervs, and the Highwaymen. Rob also co-founded Young Officers on Fire, an online mentoring/leadership group.
Robbie has been an active member with the Puget Sound FOOLS since 2002. He has been on the International’s E-board since 2013. He was the Education/Training Chair until he accepted a new position within the International as the West Coast Region Representative in 2022.
When not instructing or talking shop, Rob enjoys traveling with his wife of 31 years, Jodie. He enjoys cooking, wine, music, and spending time with his two granddaughters.
Asst. Chief Shaughn Maxwell
South Snohomish County Fire, WA
Chief Maxwell has dedicated 35 years to the fire service, working in both urban and wildfire environments. He began his career in wilderness rescue and now serves as the executive officer of a large urban department north of Seattle, which responds to 40,000 calls annually. Shaughn holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Development and a Master of Science in Human Factors (Performance) Psychology.
Passionate about optimizing human performance, Chief Maxwell extensively researches the methods and techniques used by elite operators and athletes. He integrates these insights with the science of human performance, focusing on enhancing responders' capabilities in high-stress, high-consequence situations. His work bridges the art and science of elevating the performance of individuals serving under demanding conditions.
Chief Jason Hoevelmann
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, MO
Jason Hoevelmann is the fire chief for the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District and is a 28-year career firefighter. Chief Hoevelmann is a contributor to Fire Engineering and serves on the FDIC Advisory Board. Chief Hoevelmann is the author of The New Company Officer and No Exceptions Leadership. Chief Hoevelmann holds an MBA in Public Administration and is a National Fire Academy EFO program graduate.
Lieutenant JD DuCharme
JD DuCharme is a 12-year veteran of the fire service. He shares life’s moments with his five children and his partner in crime, Danielle, and currently resides in Oconomowoc, WI. JD graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree from UW Whitewater in 2006 and served as a Special Agent for the US Government from 2007 to 2013 before entering the Fire Service.
JD started as a volunteer firefighter in rural WI before becoming a career firefighter. JD promoted in 2023, and is currently a career Lieutenant on Truck 53 at a Suburban Fire District after serving with the Beaver Dam and City of Oshkosh Fire Departments.
JD was the training Trustee for the FOOLs from 2017 to 2022. He currently one of the organizers of the Sawdust City Fire Expo and Heart of the Lakes Fire Summit, and assists at multiple conferences across the country. JD has a passion for training and mentorship, and has been involved in developing multiple successful Fire Cadet and Leadership programs throughout the state, along with establishing training and family oriented cultures in his firehouse.
JD is open about his fire service evolution from problem finder with everything to say, to a problem mitigator with an inherent desire to listen and learn. From Misfit Toys to the Renegades of Rockwell, JD shares his experiences of growth in an open and honest forum.
James Johnson
Vancouver Fire Department, British Columbia
James Johnson is a senior firefighter in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Before becoming a career firefighter, James worked in the construction trades and completed an apprenticeship as a Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter. James teaches extensively on the subject of building construction and represents the International Association of Fire Fighters as a Building Codes and Standards Representative.
Captain Clark Lamping
Clark County Fire, NV
Clark Lamping has been on the Clark County (NV) Fire Department for 27 years and has been a captain for 15. He has a masters degree in Crisis and Emergency Management from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Clark teaches classroom sessions and HOT in the US, Canada, and Europe. He is currently assigned to Firehouse 38B.
Assistant Chief (Ret.) Dan Shaw
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, VA
Dan has been a student of the fire service since 1992, starting in the fire service in Howard County, MD as a volunteer. In 1995, he was appointed to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, VA and has held every rank throughout his career. He retired in July 2024 as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the department.
Dan also delivers fire service instruction around the country and taught at many national conferences covering firefighting, leadership, and officer development.
He serves on the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Advisory Board, is the chairman of the NFPA 1403 committee, and is a panel member for the Underwriter’s Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute.
He co-authored the book “25 to Survive: Reducing Residential Injuries and LODD” that was published in 2013 and has also written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.
Dan had the distinct honor of being the keynote speaker at FDIC International in 2022.
