Tracy Hameau has been named the new Director of Jefferson County Emergency Management. She succeeds Donna Haugom, who retired after 32 years of service with the county. Hameau’s first official day in the new position was Monday, August 26th.
Hameau most recently served as La Crosse County Emergency Management Director. Prior to that, she spent five years as the Deputy Director for Sauk County Emergency Management. Throughout her career, Hameau has been involved in Emergency Operations Center activations and disaster response events. She is a seasoned emergency management practitioner with experience in all phases of emergency management and boasts a public safety background in 911 Communications.
“We are excited to have Tracy in Jefferson County to lead our Emergency Management Department,” said Ben Wehmeier, Jefferson County Administrator. “Aside from possessing the qualifications and expertise for the job, Tracy has a proven track record of working with all necessary parties to prepare for and respond to a crisis. In Tracy, we have a team builder with excellent communication skills and relationships that are critical when faced with emergency-related events.”
Hameau is one of the few emergency managers in Wisconsin to be certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Basic Academy program, and currently is the only emergency manager in the state to be selected to attend the FEMA Advanced Academy in the coming year. In addition, she has passed her certification through Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and is a Certified Emergency Manager.
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to be working here in Jefferson County,” Hameau stated. “It is a pleasure to serve our citizens, visitors, and other stakeholders within Jefferson County preparing for all – hazards, incidents, and events. I look forward to continuing a successful emergency management program working with the whole Jefferson County community.”
