Southern Area Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

Representatives

The SAMAC consists of one representative from the following agencies:

Jason Demas
United States Forest Service, Southern Region
Deputy Assistant Director - Operations

R. Fulton Jeansonne
USDI National Park Service, Region 2
Regional Operations Specialist

Ben Hornsby
USDI Fish and Wildlife Service, Region Four
Deputy Regional Fire Management Officer

Forrest Blackbear
USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs
Eastern Oklahoma Fire Program Manager

Jim Prevette
Southern Group State Foresters
Fire Director

Authorities

The delegated authorities include:

• Establish priorities of fire and all-hazard management activities
• Direct, control and allocate regional and national resources within the Southern Area
• Implement decisions of the NMAC / SACG
• Develop geographic area strategies, including safety, risk management, and contingency plans. Provide financial management coordination and oversight
• Provide for internal and external communication protocols