Extra Mile Awardees

David Podolsky

David Podolsky (a.k.a. Podo), started his career as an inspector in 1977, prior to the creation of FEMA, and has been with PB Disaster Services since the award of the first FEMA contract in 1995.  He has willingly accepted hundreds of deployments to all types of disasters across the United States and US Territories.  During his thirty plus years in the industry he has accumulated a wealth of field experience and knowledge that few inspectors can claim.  As a result David is considered a leading field expert in the FEMA Housing Inspection Program.  David’s consistent commitment to making sure that every inspection is a quality inspection has gained him the well deserved reputation as a premier quality control inspector and has earned him the respect of PB, FEMA, and most importantly, the inspectors that he works with.  David has successfully mentored thousands of inspectors over the years and, although David is one of the best in the business, he is not averse to calling upon others for assistance and has often said that, “you should learn something new from EVERY disaster".  His willingness to do what is asked and always taking the initiative to go the extra mile for PB, FEMA, and the disaster victim, is why he is this year’s recipient of the Beth Mortimer Extra Mile Award.



“I would like to thank PB Disaster Services for establishing this great award in memory of my friend and colleague Beth Mortimer. I would also like to thank PB for choosing me as this year’s recipient for this award.  It is a great honor and privilege for me and my family.  Thank you.”  ~ David Podolsky