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Manuel D. Soto, Jr., CEM
Emergency Manager

Manuel D. Soto received his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Social Science from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy State University in Alabama. Prior to becoming the Emergency Manager for the City of Orlando, Manuel worked as an Emergency Management Planner for two years with Orange County. He also served eleven years as an Infantry Officer and a Communications Officer in the US Army. During his various worldwide deployments, he specialized in tactical command and control communication systems and emergency contingency planning. He continues to serve his country in the US Army Reserves. Manuel also enjoys being active in the world of academia. He is an Adjunct Instructor with the Institute of Emergency Management and Fire Science at St. Petersburg Junior College, as well as an Adjunct Instructor with the University of Central Florida Public Administration Program. He is also married with two marvelous children.

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Manuel D. Soto
Spencer Hawkins
Adolfina Ortiz
Janice Owens-Cannady