Meet the Staff

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Alex McCarthy is the Director of Delaware County Emergency Management. Alex is previously served as the Director in Tuscarawas County and actually began his EM career as an intern here at Delaware County. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science as well as a graduate interdisciplinary minor in Public Sector Policy and Management.

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Scott has served with the office as an EMA Specialist since 2019 and was promoted in 2022. He has been a vital asset during COVID-19 response and has tackled numerous projects with enthusiasm and creativity. He has a strong background in public safety due to his career in the fire service and as a member of Ohio Task Force 1. He serves as the information coordinator for the Delaware County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and is heavily involved with response operations and the coordination of trainings for public safety partners, including the Delaware Area Response Team (DART).

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Jecy joined the office in 2021. She holds a Masters in Emergency Management & Homeland Security and comes to the office with first responder background, from a career in law enforcement as a Park Officer. Her position is focused on planning. She serves as the liaison to school safety committees, and is the initial point of contact for reviewing school emergency plans. She helps to support public education and outreach programs. She worked on updating the Delaware County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was last updated in 2024 – this process included threat & hazard identification, ranking, and analysis. 

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Yvonne joined the office in 2024. She was previously a volunteer for DCOHSEM. She is excited take a new direction in community service and has always been an active volunteer in Delaware County.