Brian Coates, CBCP PricewaterhouseCoopers 1201 Louisiana, Suite 2900 Houston, TX 77002 Tel: (713) 356-8347 Fax: (713) 356-5920 Email: Brian.s.coates@us.pwcglobal.com • Consultant • Speaker • Writer

Expertise in process re-engineering, emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity planning for financial services and manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
BS in Emergency Administration & Planning from the University of North Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have audited and developed BCP / DR programs across all industries. I have utilized many of the commercially available software packages to assist with BIAs and plan development. Engagements have included small regional insurance providers to multi-national banks to large domestic wireless providers. I have managed teams of one to teams of 12 to meet milestones and work with sponsors to deliver the desired message to Senior Management.

FEE STRUCTURE
Projects are billed on a time and materials basis with capped fees per project phase.

TOPICS FOR SPEAKING, WRITING, & CONSULTING
Basics of a Business Impact Analysis
Lessons Learned from 9/11
Integrating BCP, DRP and Crisis Management to build a Holistic BCP program
Auditing BCP programs