Hal Grieb (PMP, CO-CEM, MEP)

Hal Grieb specializes in the critical space between big ideas and successful outcomes. As an innovative leader with 20+ years in emergency management and public safety work across Florida, Texas, and Colorado, he has consistently transformed strategic visions into tangible results—from pioneering social media communication in emergency management to coordinating multi-million dollar EOC and software technology modernizations.

His track record includes leading next generation emergency management software developments like the DHS S&T Community Lifeline Status System, collaborative project management expertise as a Monday.com Ambassador. His direct leadership experience spans response operations through 13 federal and state declared disasters from the Texas plains to the Florida swamps and the Colorado's mountain and urban communities.

A University of Florida graduate, Colorado Certified Emergency Manager, FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Hal brings both academic foundation and professional bona fides to complex challenges while actively contributing to the emergency management profession.

A military veteran, Native Texan, and emergency management innovator, Hal embodies the grit and resilience that define America's Western spirit. He serves his community as First Vice Commander of The American Legion Post 2527 and volunteers with the Westernaires Mounted Precision Drill Organization, reflecting his deep commitment to the values that built this nation.

Hal founded Pearl Snap Consulting because he believes in what the Western lifestyle represents—authentic leadership, practical problem-solving, and the determination to see things through when others might give up. Through Pearl Snap Consulting, he helps organizations bridge the gap between ambitious goals and real-world results—turning strategic vision into operational excellence with the same integrity and perseverance that built the American West.

What’s a pearl snap?

Pearl Snap Consulting takes its name from the classic pearl snap used in western and ranch shirt design—a simple yet elegant innovation born from the necessity of working in chaotic environments. Traditional buttons often failed, tearing shirts when caught on equipment or livestock. This left ranchers and cowboys exposed, without a quick fix. Pearl snaps offered a rugged, practical solution: they could release and re-engage under pressure without damaging the fabric, making the garment more resilient in tough conditions.

This principle drives our consulting philosophy. Organizations today face constant external pressures—regulatory changes, stakeholder demands, budget shortfalls, staffing challenges, and unexpected crises. Rather than building rigid systems that risk failure under stress, we design flexible, durable plans and processes that adapt while maintaining operational integrity. Like pearl snaps, our approach is built to endure real-world pressures—ensuring performance even when circumstances threaten to pull everything apart.