Association of Continuity Professionals - FL: Mid Florida (Orlando)

Upcoming Chapter Meeting and Speaker Information

May Special In-Person Chapter Meeting and Presentation

This in-person meeting is a two-fer, as we get to see UCF’s EOC and hear NOAA’s take on this year’s Hurricane Season.

Lunch will be served

About the Presentation:

What: 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:00 PM-1:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: IN-PERSON @ UCF EOC - 3504 Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL 32816 (Click below for directions & parking)

Directions and Parking for UCF EOC

About the Speaker:

Will Ulrich, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Melbourne, FL Forecast Office

Will Ulrich serves as the primary liaison between the forecast office and its key partners with east central Florida, including federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as the media and the public. Additionally, he is responsible for executing weather safety programs designed to mitigate the loss of life, injury, and property damag

e caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe weather phenomena.

Will was born and raised in southern New Jersey where he gained an interest in meteorology at age 7, when the March 1993 Superstorm roared up the eastern seaboard of the U.S. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's in Meteorology from the Florida Institute of Technology.

The ACP Mid-Florida Chapter was founded in January 1993, and was granted benefits and privileges of the Association of Contingency Planners upon acceptance of its Articles of Association on February 3, 1993.

The Mid-Florida Chapter invites you to join us at one of our monthly meetings to share information and experiences. The initial meeting is complimentary as our guest, after which membership is required to attend additional meeting and events. The initial meeting is complimentary as our guest, after which membership is required to attend additional meetings and events.

This is an excellent way to make contacts with other professionals in the business continuity/disaster recovery field and resource information to improve your plans for your own organization.

ACP – Mid-Florida 2024 MVP Award Recipient

The Mid-Florida Chapter recognizes Eric Olson as its 2024 MVP. Eric has led our chapter as President for more than 20 years and inspired us all to be better continuity professionals. He is the consummate leader – quick to listen and provide help or guidance. His support to ACP National has been demonstrated by coordinating the ACP booth at numerous DRJ conferences and excelled in voicing chapter concerns to the National Board. It is with pleasure that we honor him in this way.

Chapter Resources

Welcome to the Mid-Florida Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). We serve the Central Florida area. Under normal conditions, meetings are typically held in Orlando, on the third Thursday of each month. However, we have moved to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and welfare of our members and guests. We have worked hard in this environment to secure a host of amazing and knowledgeable speakers. Please visit the Events section below to view the current meeting schedule and topic areas.

Our Chapter's Vision Statement: To be recognized throughout Central Florida as THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION for contingency planners and business continuity professionals.