Chris Izworski

Solutions Consultant · 911 Executive Director · Certified Public Manager

A proven leader with more than 20 years of experience in emergency services, public safety technology, and organizational management. Chris Izworski combines deep expertise in 911 operations with practical knowledge of artificial intelligence, strategic planning, and public administration. He is a Certified Public Manager with a reputation for high-quality work in deadline-driven environments.

Areas of Expertise

911 Operations Artificial Intelligence Next-Generation 911 Emergency Management Strategic Planning Project Management Budget Management Public Safety Technology Policy Development Grant Writing Labor Relations IT Infrastructure Organizational Development Human Resource Management Disaster Response

Experience

Solutions Consultant

Prepared911

Consulting on AI-powered solutions for 911 centers and emergency services agencies. Bridging the gap between public safety operations and next-generation technology — drawing on two decades of firsthand 911 experience to help agencies implement tools that support dispatchers and improve outcomes.

December 2025 – Present

9-1-1 Executive Director

County of Saginaw, Saginaw, MI

Directed all financial and business processes for 911 service delivery to Saginaw County residents. Led initiatives in AI integration for non-emergency call handling, dispatcher training programs, and operational efficiency improvements. Work covered by WNEM TV5 and Bridge Michigan.

2022 – 2025

Finance Officer / Information Systems Director

County of Bay, Bay City, MI

Directed all accounting, financial, and purchasing services across County departments and funds. Led all Information Technology resources, creating innovative solutions through technology.

2022

9-1-1 Director

County of Bay, Bay City, MI

Directed all financial and business processes for 911 service delivery to Bay County residents. Researched statewide 911 funding mechanisms and devised a multi-year stable funding model that was passed into law. Created the Great Lakes Bay 9-1-1 Consortium — an eight-county collaborative initiative to implement an Emergency Services IP Network. Implemented a Public Safety Software Consortium for shared CAD, jail, and related systems across two counties.

2013 – 2022

Emergency Management Coordinator

County of Bay, Bay City, MI

Coordinated all aspects of disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for Bay County. Successfully managed response to numerous local and national disasters. Implemented training and emergency management exercise programs.

2007 – 2013

Director, Disaster and Military Services

American Red Cross, Bay City, MI

Supervised all financial and business processes for disaster response and military services across Arenac, Bay, Huron, and Tuscola counties.

2002 – 2007

Key Accomplishments

Researched statewide 911 funding mechanisms and devised a multi-year stable funding model that was passed into law in the State of Michigan.

Created the Great Lakes Bay 9-1-1 Consortium — an eight-county collaborative initiative implementing an Emergency Services IP Network across the region.

Implemented a Public Safety Software Consortium — a two-county effort sharing computer-aided dispatch, jail software, and related systems.

Subject matter expert in applying artificial intelligence within public safety, specializing in operational efficiency, automation, and next-generation 911 technologies.

Implemented numerous critical systems including Smart911, mass notification platforms (BAY Alerts, Saginaw Alerts), Priority Dispatch EMD, CAD systems, 800 MHz radio, countywide outdoor siren systems, and AI tools including GPT-Trainer and custom-built solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Northwood University

Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Certified Public Manager

Saginaw Valley State University

Leadership & Service

Michigan Communications Directors Association
Treasurer (2024–2025) · President (2020) · Board Member (2018–2022) · Legislative Committee (2017–2025) · Training Committee (2020–2022)
State of Michigan
9-1-1 Certification Subcommittee (2023–2025) · Legislative Action Subcommittee (2024–2025)
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority
911 Risk Advisory Committee (2024–2025)
Board Member — Great Lakes conservation nonprofit
Bay County Medical Control Authority
Board Member (2015–2021)
Bay County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Chairperson (2006–2013)
Region 3 Homeland Security
Strategic Planning Workgroup Chair (2009–2013) · Citizens Preparedness Chair (2010–2013)
Bay County United Way
Allocations Committee (2009–2015)
Bay County Association of Managers, Professionals and Supervisors
President (2011–2013)
American Red Cross
State Disaster Committee Chair (2004–2007) · Proud to Be American Fund Committee (2003–2007)

Writing & Thought Leadership

Chris writes about practical AI, emergency services technology, and Michigan gardening across multiple platforms:

LinkedIn — AI thought leadership, including articles on daily AI practice, the jagged frontier of capability, and AI as infrastructure.

Medium — Long-form essays on AI agents, the future of work, and the economics of intelligence.

Reference Guides — Comprehensive guides on daily AI practice, the jagged frontier, AI as infrastructure, seed saving, Zone 6a planting, and more.

Freighter View Farms — Gardening blog covering heirloom seed saving, Zone 6a growing, and Great Lakes ecology from Bay City, Michigan.

Press Coverage

WNEM TV5: AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County

WNEM TV5: Experts Discuss Dangers of AI

WNEM TV5: Saginaw County 911 Explains Siren Activation

Bridge Michigan: 911 Dispatchers Push for Change

Full archive → chrisizworski.com/press

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