Fran Santagata
Emergency Management Director
Ms. Santagata currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management for Douglas County. Her role includes directing the Office of Emergency Management in preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation for all-hazards (natural and technological/terrorism related incidents). Previously, Ms. Santagata served as the Program Administrator for the Denver Urban Area Initiative (UASI), the Regional Homeland Security program funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Her duties included both programmatic planning for the Urban Area Working group, it’s 15 associated committees and grant management. Previously, Ms. Santagata was the Governor’s Special Assistant, Homeland Security and All Hazards Coordinator. As Special Assistant, Ms. Santagata advised the Governor on Homeland Security/All Hazards issues. She provided oversight, guidance and direction for all homeland security related programs in the State of Colorado. Her role included oversight and coordination of grant requests, strategic planning, and communication of all homeland security related messages. Ms. Santagata was responsible for the maintenance of the homeland security strategy for Colorado which provides a roadmap for the implementation of all homeland security efforts in the state
Tim Johnson
Emergency Services Coordinator
Tim Johnson has been with Douglas County since 2001. He previously worked as a Classification Specialist in the Detention Center. Prior to coming to Douglas County, Tim was the Law Enforcement Academy Director for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office in Fort Collins. Tim is also a former Air Force Instructor Pilot, and Senior Search and Rescue Coordinator.
Tim's duties include coordination, facilitation and collaboration of incident management in Douglas County. He works with all agencies and partners, public and private, to ensure effective and responsive emergency management is provided to the citizens of Douglas County.
Tim graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in Geography. He also holds a Master's degree in Human Behavior from National University.
Cherie Abbott
Emergency Management Specialist
Cherie Abbott has been with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office since August 2002 . She previously worked as a Dispatcher in the Communications Center. Prior to coming to Douglas County, Cherie worked for the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and the Cheyenne Police Department
Cherie's duties include coordination of emergency management resources, both within and when necessary, outside the county. She serves as a Logistics Section Chief on the Douglas County Incident Management Team. Cherie is also coordinates the CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) and CART (County Animal Response Team) programs for the county.
