Cadence helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex challenges. From crisis communication to wildfire mitigation, from emergency planning to operational resilience, our work is grounded in one purpose: protecting life, property, and resources.
We partner with agencies, companies, and communities across the country to build systems that work when they’re needed most. Whether supporting a national laboratory, a local government, or a private-sector partner, our approach stays the same — we lead with purpose, act with integrity, and deliver with care.
MEET THE TEAM
JESSE SIEVERS
CEO & OWNER
Over 20 years of experience in emergency management and response
Department of Energy Emergency Management Contractor of the Year 2020
Experience managing and developing emergency management and other safety related programs at LANL, Sandia, WIPP, DOE Office of Legacy Management and the USFS
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM)
Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of New Mexico
Active DOE Q-level Security Clearance
WE EXIST TO KEEP PEOPLE
AND WHAT THEY VALUE MOST SAFE
CODY DYE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Over 15 years of experience in emergency management and response
Experience working at multiple DOE sites across the complex, as well as the oil and manufacturing industries.
Served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist.
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Active DOE Q-level Security Clearance
KAITLIN MARTINEZ
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
13 years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder relations, and regulatory management
BA and MA in communications
Demonstrated leadership in emergency preparedness programs — planning, readiness assurance, training, drills and exercises, emergency response organization and offsite interfaces
Applied expertise in program design, development, and execution, including change-management strategies
Applied experience in environmental outreach programs, including legacy waste cleanup programs
Extensive contractor assurance experience — including causal analyses, corrective action plans, assessments, effectiveness reviews, and contract management
Over 10 years of experience working in forest and fire management
Experience with planning, implementation, and monitoring of long-term, cross-jurisdictional forest and fire management efforts across the Southwest
Experienced firefighter
Trained facilitator
Master of Science in Forest Ecosystems and Society from Oregon State University
Certified spatial data analyst through ESRI
GEORGIA LEHMANN
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSISTANT
Over 15 years of experience in sales and customer service
Proven track record of building strong client relationships
Experienced in leading dynamic teams to success
Skilled in implementing customer-focused strategies
Passionate about creating meaningful connections and fostering long-term loyalty
GABE KOHLER
WILDLAND AND FORESTREY PROGRAM MANAGER
