Director

Colonel William H. "Bill" Shawver

Colonel William H. Shawver is assigned as the Director of the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security. In this key position, he is directly responsible for Idaho emergency readiness and preparedness planning in support of the Idaho Homeland Security and Emergency Management Strategies. He serves as the alternate Homeland Security Advisor and principal Emergency Management Advisor to the Governor and Adjutant General. As the Governor’s Authorized Representative Col Shawver acts as the single point of contact for all federal, regional, and state emergency management activities. Additionally Col Shawver serves as the State Administrative Agent overseeing implementation and compliance of all eligible Department of Homeland Security sponsored grants. As director of the Bureau, Col Shawver oversees all state Public Safety Communications infrastructure and planning. The Bureau has seven offices around the state and is staffed with 65 full-time personnel.

Education

1985: Academy of Military Science, Knoxville, Tennessee
1989: Associates of Applied Science, Boise State University
1992: Bachelor of Applied Science, Boise State University
1993: Squadron Officer School
1997: Air Command and Staff College Joint
2001: Air War College

Assignments

January 2008 - Present: Director, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security
September 2008 - Present: Director of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Idaho
October 2003 - August 2006: Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Idaho
February 2002 - September 2003: Executive Support Staff Officer, Idaho Air National Guard
February 2000 - January 2002: Chief of Staff, 124th Wing
September 1999 - January 2000: Acting Chief Expeditionary Combat Support (ANG/DOXA)
1999: Commander, 266th Range Squadron
1995 – 1998: Executive Officer, 124th Wing
1993 – 1995: Quality Advisor, 124th Wing
1985 – 1993: Chief, Logistics Plans, 124th Fighter Group
1984 – 1985: Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Logistics Plans, 124th Tactical Reconnaissance Group (TRG)
1982 – 1984: NCOIC, Special Assets, 124th TRG
1979 – 1982: Accounting and Finance, 124th Financial Management
1975 – 1979: USAF/Accounting and Finance, 366th Wing

Major Awards and Decorations

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Idaho Meritorious Service Medal
Nevada State Commendation Medal

Effective Dates of Promotion

Second Lieutenant - May 1985
First Lieutenant - July 1987
Captain - Jul 1989
Major - August 1993
Lieutenant Colonel - Nov 1997
Colonel - Sep 2002