Here are some recent quotes within the last year. We have hundreds of testimonials covering more than a decade. You won't find our combination of qualifications, real world experience, curriculum, technical consultation ability, and instructor presentation anywhere else.

"This class and the training your team is providing ROCKS!" Terry Akins - 02/12/2006

“I am so impressed with the training program. It was incredible, and very informative. I have learned so much that will stand me in good stead throughout life, not just in a crisis situation. They made this program interesting, enjoyable, and a fantastic learning experience. I can not say enough good things about the instructors.” -- Robert Wear, SAIC 12/08/2005

"Your balance of classroom information and practical application in the numerous exercises was outstanding.

You challenged and encouraged us in the scenario presentations at just the right level to generate a desire to do better each time and dig deeper to get the next one more complete.

This was one of the most beneficial experiences of our career." – David Sevier - 03/07/2005

"Hands down, the best class I have ever taken." Lisa Bell - 04/30/2004

"Very informative and well orchestrated class." Captain Don Bowers - 04/19/2005

"The best training I've ever had." – Lin Volturo - 08/26/2004

"You manage to hold everyone's attention and get everyone involved. I think the willingness of the participants is a compliment to your style and approach to training." – Doris Rollins - 08/26/2004

“Derek’s instruction was the best part of the course!” – Donna Ennis - 01/20/2004

“The instructors MADE the class great!” – Jolanda Janczewski - 12/04/2003

"Derek was very good, informative, and not to mention funny. Honestly, I feel like we learned a lot and those of us who trained two years ago brushed up on some things we may have forgotten."  --  Susan Andrews - 10/22/2004

"The class was very well put together and I learned a lot. Derek Rowan was excellent." -- Robert Williams - 11/6/2004

“I feel completely confident to respond to a disaster now.” – Guy Masters

"Thanks for the great learning experience. You put a lot of effort into making this training practical and educational." – Brian Jennings - 4/05/2004

“Derek’s practical exercises were fantastic and right on the money!” – Hal Singer

“I have spent 30 years in the Military and 9 years as a VP of an Engineering company and I can tell you that your method of training and approach is hitting the mark with the realism you are putting into the training.” – Tom Reinkober. - 3/22/2004

“Your enthusiasm is genuine and infectious and it shows.” – Heather King - 06/23/2004

“Thank you for an outstanding class that more than met my expectations. The classes contained good, useful information that was presented in such a way to make it fun.”  – Bill Davis - 3/22/2004

“I believe your background combined with your teaching style make for an effective learning environment” – Liezel D'Souza - 4/18/2004

"You did an awesome job bringing it all together." – Donna Ennis 3/21/2004

"I appreciate the time, effort , and thought you have put into the class and exercises. It has been a great learning experience" – Brian Jennings - 3/19/2004

"You are a great instructor, and you are a great human being." – Stan Brown

"Derek Rowan is the greatest mentor who truly looks out after his students and inspires us to succeed, despite our own doubts and abilities. His curriculum is nothing short of outstanding." – Ben New

"As a trainer, Derek is fantastic and has impeccable credibility." – Sarah Saleh

"Derek was very knowledgeable about his subject and was professional, clear, and concise in his presentation. He brought “real world experience” to the topic and stressed the importance of making difficult choices in disaster situations we might encounter. The mantra of “doing the most good for the greatest number of people” was stressed time and time again." – Pat King.

"When a disaster strikes the adrenaline starts flowing. Without training you're in big trouble. I was very impressed with Derek Rowan. He was terrific. We're much better prepared now." – Kevin Page

"The quality of the instruction from Derek Rowan was awesome." – Lisa Bell

"The instructors were excellent and very patient. I would recommend this class to every business." – Theresa Wright

"The training was very informative and very hands-on. All the instructors were great, especially Derek Rowan. Our training seemed one on one even though we were in a group." – Shawanna Clay

“EXCELLENT class!” – Multiple students