Ryan Kerwin is a former United States Marine who honorably served his country for four years as a Sergeant in an Infantry Anti-Armor platoon. This is where Ryan began to understand the importance of education, training, and preparation. Upon returning home from the Marine Corps, Ryan was hired by a municipal Fire Department where he currently serves as a Deputy Fire Chief.

Throughout his duties, he encounters everyday citizens who may be experiencing one of the worst days of their lives and the losses that comes with those emergencies. Ryan realized that there was a gap in personal disaster preparedness efforts due to a perceived sense of safety, confusing/conflicting information and unrefined safety education or skill sets to place the minimum necessary "preps" into motion.  Ryan determined that the best course of action of those impacted by these events could have been made easier by being proactive in preparation versus reactive in the recovery process.

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Ryan felt it prudent to close the emergency preparedness gap by providing a service that can offer peace of mind before a disaster strikes, especially in these uncertain times. EVP was created after years of personal research, experience, and continuous education regarding public safety.

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"EVP is more than just a service to me—it's a passion project born from the belief that I have been blessed with a unique skill set and a gift from God that I am meant to share with others. I am deeply passionate about using my talents to help people in the emergency preparedness realm, and I feel called to offer my assistance free of charge. My payment is knowing that I have helped others learn how to protect their family. I offer in-home emergency assessments, where I personally visit your home (or via video conference) and collaborate with you to identify and resolve any immediate emergency preparedness concerns or needs."

Ryan graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Safety Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and continues to seek educational and personal growth opportunities along with his family, faith, friends and community by his side.