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

Upcoming Chapter Meeting and Speaker Information

June Virtual Chapter Meeting and Presentation

ACP Members and Invited Guests, please join us for this insightful presentation on how to better handle for your next disaster!

About the Presentation:

What: Emergency Management 101: Tips for Coping with the Next Disaster

Join industry professional, Erin Laske, for an informative webinar about planning for, responding to, and recovering for the next incident or major disaster that impacts your organization. Erin will provide helpful tips on multiple topics including emergency response plan contents, dealing with service providers, mass notification products, lessons learned, and candid advice about working with executive leadership. Bring your questions and comments to this webinar to engage with Erin and your fellow colleagues.

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

Where:Zoom Meeting: Please RSVP to receive the Zoom Meeting information

About the Speaker:

Erin Laske, Corporate Emergency Response Manager, Jones Lang LsSalle (JLL)

Erin Laske (pronounced Las-key) is the Corporate Emergency Response Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). JLL is a global commercial real estate company, operating in over 80 countries. She manages JLL’s Corporate Emergency Response Team (JLL CERT) with a vast cadre of JLL employees from across the business, advises on Emergency Response Plan/Emergency Action Plan development, and provides training on emergency preparedness and response topics.

Erin has over 10 years of emergency management experience in higher education, government contracting and the private sector. She is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEMs), holds a master’s degree in emergency management and leadership (MAEML), and is a rostered member of multiple Incident Management Teams.

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.