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BICEPP is happy to announce the members recently elected to serve on the BICEPP 2026-2027 Board of Directors

 

We are pleased to welcome our four newest members to the BICEPP Board of Directors in 2026, Mark Benthien, Vivek Kaliraman, Christina Silva, and Joe Steinmetz. Each of these individuals brings a strong commitment to our mission, along with valuable experience, insight, and leadership that, in collaboration with the ten returning Board Members, will help guide BICEPP forward. The entire BICEPP Board shares a dedication to strengthening our organization, supporting our members, and enhancing the ability of the business sector to respond to, manage, and recover from business interruptions.

 

On behalf of the entire BICEPP membership, thank you to our new board members for stepping into this important role. We look forward to your ideas, energy, and contributions as we work together to build on our successes and continue moving BICEPP toward a strong and impactful future.

 

Members are elected to serve a two-year term. Please join me in welcoming the 2026-2027 BICEPP Board Members:

Newly elected and re-elected Board Members:

 

Lee Goldstein

Business Contingency Group

Les Borsay

The J. Paul Getty Trust

Brenda Rodriguez

LA City EMD

Terri Chapman

Delta Dental

Glen Granholm

Earthquake Consulting LLC.

Vivek Kaliraman

Perci Ready LLC

Mark Benthien

Statewide California Earthquake Center

Joe Steinmetz
APS
 Christina Silva  
Camies2Civies C2C Foundation 

 

 

Continuing Board Members:

 

Chris Wright

Wrightway Emergency Planning

Ross Kocen

First on Scene Training

Tim Padilla

Sony Pictures

Jeff Edelstein

SOS Survival Products

Elizabeth Rupert

Joffe Emergency Services



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February 10, 2026
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Highland Park Bowl
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BICEPP - Helping Businesses Become Disaster Resilient
Founded under the direction of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1983


What: BICEPP is a non-profit professional association of emergency management and business continuity professionals from both the private and public sector.


Mission: Our goal is to provide a forum for information exchange to enhance emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.


Website: On this site, you’ll find BICEPP's scheduled events:

• Links to programs and events of interest to our members and friends
• Articles, links and resources helpful for the business and disaster communities
• Specific disaster related information for the business community.

If you are new to BICEPP, we hope you will consider joining BICEPP to gain access to reduced event fees and resources reserved for BICEPP members only.



     
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PLEASE NOTE:

BICEPP's logo is considered proprietary. If you would like to use it on your website or on other promotional material, BICEPP must approve the use prior to any use.

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2024 Short Recap of Annual Awards Dinner

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Calendar of Events
BICEPP's Board of Director meetings are open to everyone. Most 2025 meetings will be virtual, but 3 or 4 may become in-person events, hosted by one of our generous sponsors 
and supporters.


Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

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BICEPP's New
Promotion Video

 

Enjoy the Video

Thank you Blue Turtle Pro Media

 

Become a BICEPP Member

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BICEPP Membership Brochure Here     Sign-up for Membership Here

Questions, requests, comments - please email info@bicepp.org

BICEPP SPONSORS
We wish to thank each and everyone of our generous sponsors for their individual and financial support. Sign-up to become a sponsor here.

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BICEPP 40 Year Anniversary Challenge Coin

 

To celebrate our fortieth year of leading the disaster community in Southern California, BICEPP is offering a coin to mark this important anniversary. BICEPP is proud of its history and the many contributions made to the resilience of our business community.

 

$10 each if picked up. $15 if mailed to US addresses.

 

Send an email to info@bicepp.org if interested in purchasing one.

Please send relevant job openings to BICEPP for posting consideration.

Current postings here