In addition to the principal, James T. Steffens, The JTS Association maintains an active affiliation with a team of practicing fire service professionals from throughout the country. It is important to note that this cadre of associates includes a wide range of fire service professionals with specialized experience in developing and conducting the range of services provided by The JTS Association.
Whenever The JTS Association is contemplating the undertaking a program or project a team of associates is identified and selected in order to bring the essential educational and experiential backgrounds to bear on the proposed project / program.
A brief summary of the background and qualifications of several of these individuals is provided for review. Upon request, the names and detailed resumes of any of the associates can be provided.
  Lisa Hart
Chief Administrative Officer
A retired firefighter with nearly 20 years of experience Lisa has been affiliated with the firm for several years starting as an associate, senior associate and in early 2006 being designated the Chief Administrative officer of the organization. CAO Hart was an active fire fighter in both a large rural county as well as the Gainesville Fire Rescue Department until her retirement in 2002. During her tenure in the fire service Lisa became a certified municipal fire inspector. During the latter part of her fire service career she served as the Logistics Officer for the department and was involved in all aspects of supplies, and equipment.
Prior to starting her fire service career Lisa was trained and participated in childhood education and development activities and worked with a number of schools in this capacity. She continued her educational efforts after joining the fire service through the delivery of public education programs; including teaching fire and life safety education through the art of clowning.
Since joining the organization Ms. Hart has been involved in all aspects of the firm's activities including the development and delivery of a wide variety of employing and promotional processes as well as directing the firm's administrative functions.
 Phil
Bailey
Senior Associate
Phil began his fire service career in 1975 and served as a line officer for over twelve (12) years before transferring to the training division of his department. He initially associated with the firm over ten years ago and serves as the chief assessor for all driver engineer / operator assessments conducted. Phil is a Florida certified FireOfficer I, Fire Inspector, and Fire Instructor III. He regularly instructs fire pumps and hydraulics both in Florida as well as other locations throughout the eastern US. He also serves as an adjunct instructor for the Pinellas Technical Educational Center (PTEC) and delivers programs in basic fire fighting, basic and advanced strategies and tactics and a variety of managerial and leadership programs.
He holds an AS degree in Fire Science from Hillsborough Community College and a BA degree in Organizational Studies with a concentration in public safety from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. A published author, Phil has been a member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) as well as the Florida chapter since 1986. He has attended the National Fire Academy numerous times attending both managerial as well as operational courses.
Since being affiliated with the firm Phil has served as a project manager, assessor, subject matter expert, and role player for a variety of employing and promotional processes conducted by the organization.
 Chief
(ret.) Edward A. Cleveland, EFO
Executive Associate
Chief Cleveland has been associated with the organization for several years and is involved in all aspects of the firm's activities. These range from participating in the in promotional assessments for both fire and police agencies and , and delivering a variety of training programs , to preparing salary and benefit studies and assisting in the development of strategic plans for fire and emergency service organizations.
Ed has almost 40 years in the emergency service profession and served as the Fire Chief for the West manatee Manatee Fire Rescue Department in Manatee County Florida from 1986 until his retirement in 1997. During his fire service career Chief Cleveland was very active in local, state, and national organizations including service on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and the President of the Florida Chapter of ISFSI. Ed has been a sought after speaker on firefighter safety and fire officer leadership and management. He is well known for his keynote and motivational presentations. Ed has authored numerous articles and columns in professional journals and magazines.
Since his retirement Ed was appointed as a the senior consultant for the National Fire & Rescue Magazine headquartered in Raleigh , NC . He has continued his public service activity as a State Trooper with the Florida Highway patrol Patrol Auxiliary . He completed his training and certification as a Florida law enforcement officer and has been promoted to Major and Troop F Commander where he commands 57 troopers in four units in the FHP Auxiliary in southwest Florida .
BARRY ASHMAN
Associate
He started his fire service career in 1983 as a volunteer for the Iona McGregor Fire District. He was hired full time by Iona in 1985 and has risen through the ranks to Battalion Chief. Barry currently holds an AS Degree in Fire Science Technology from Pikes Peak Community College in CO and is in the process of earning a BS Degree in Public Safety Management from Franklin University in TN. He holds a variety of state certifications from Florida including Instructor, Inspector, EMT, Incident Safety Officer and USAR Type 4 Operations level. Barry has appeared in four videos for Working Fire from April 1997-1999, showcasing some intricate details for drafting water with a Fire Apparatus. He is considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by his peers in a multitude of fire service topics.
Darrell W. Brown
Associate
Darrell began his fire service career in 1975 and has served in the positions of fire fighter, paramedic, flight paramedic, fire inspector, and fire investigator. He is also a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Florida and currently serves as a Captain and the Investigative Services Officer for a municipal fire rescue department in north central Florida . During his career he has functioned as a line officer on both an engine and truck company as well as Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) and Hazardous Materials companies. He became affiliated with the firm in 2004 and has participated in both fire and law enforcement assessments in a variety of roles including as an assessor.
Paul Hill
Associate
Paul began his fire service career in 1967. He served City of Seminole Fire and Rescue (Pinellas County, Florida) as Assistant Chief from 1986 until his retirement in 2004. Paul also served in a variety of positions including Fire Marshall and Operations Chief during his tenure.
He holds an AS degree in Fire Administration from St. Pete College and a BS degree in Education from USF, Tampa , Florida. He has attended the National Fire Academy numerous times participating managerial, operational, and EFO courses.
Prior to and since associating with the firm Paul has been involved in all aspects of assessment centers. He has participated in both fire and law enforcement promotional processes in a variety of roles including facilitator and role player since joining the firm.
Noreen Hollman
Associate
Noreen is currently a company officer for a fire district in Manatee County , Florida . In addition to her position as Lieutenant she is also the volunteer coordinator for the department. In addition to her fire department operations role as a company officer , Noreen has served as the fire coordinator for the Sara-Mana Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team for eight (8) years. She has brings 19 years of fire service experience with her and became affiliated with the firm in 2005. Since that time she has participated in both fire and law enforcement promotional assessments in a variety of roles including facilitator and role player.
The combination of extensive promotional assessment experience, in depth knowledge of the firm's principal, and the varied range of experience of the associates of the firm provide any potential client with the highest level of service possible. Specifically the principal and the associates are actively involved with the fire and emergency service community and maintain a currency with trends and happenings in the profession. Together these pertinent aspects are brought to bear on any specific assignment given to the firm.
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