Our Team of Specialists: Credentialed & Experienced
Redwood 3R is defined by its expertise. Our core team comprises nationally certified experts, public health professionals, and clinicians who have executed high-stakes exercises and led real-world disaster responses. Click a profile to view their specialized credentials and experience.
Tristan Keady
FOUNDER
Master of Public Health (MPH) • HSEEP Certified Exercise Designer • NIMS/ICS Expert (ICS-100/200/300/400)
Tristan is the founder of Redwood 3R and an active Paramedic, bringing a deep, hands-on clinical and operational expertise to every project. He ensures all plans are feasible on the ground, linking policy to practical response capabilities.
Key Experience & Specializations:
Clinical Focus: Provides insights into patient movement, medical triage, and mass casualty incident management.
Fire & HazMat: Extensive background in fire suppression and hazardous materials response.
Academic Background: Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Emergency & Disaster Management.
Georges Merceron, MPH
Chief Strategy Officer
CAL EMSA Paramedic & Paramedic Preceptor • NWCG Engine Boss and Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Specialist • HAZWOPER Certified
Georges is a highly experienced Public Health and Emergency Management professional specializing in operations, planning, training, and emergency response. He provides the critical public health and medical perspective that sets Redwood 3R apart, ensuring all planning is built around the needs of the community and grant compliance.
Key Experience & Specializations:
Real-World Response: Led mass care operations during Hurricane Milton and emergency housing for the Columbia Gas Explosion.
Planning Expertise: Specializes in hospital surge, patient movement, medical countermeasure logistics, and bioterrorism planning.
Government Roles: Served as Emergency Coordinating Officer for multiple events at the Florida Dept. of Health.
Brandon Ballard
Chief Executive Officer
PMP Certified • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Georges is a highly experienced Public Health and Emergency Management professional specializing in operations, planning, training, and emergency response. He provides the critical public health and medical perspective that sets Redwood 3R apart, ensuring all planning is built around the needs of the community and grant compliance.
Key Experience & Specializations:
Deliverable Management: Responsible for managing the timeline and quality control of After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans.
Stakeholder Coordination: Manages planning meetings and ensures consistent communication across all partner agencies.
Exercise Support: Provides real-time logistics support during Full-Scale Exercises and Workshops.
