Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the appointment of Calvin J. Bowman as Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management within the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Bowman brings more than two decades of experience in emergency management, homeland security, and public safety planning at the local, state and federal level.
His work has focused on helping governments prepare for major emergencies, keeping critical services running during crises, and recover quickly when disruptions happen.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Cal. He’s steady, he knows this work, and he understands how to bring people together when things get tough,” said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier.
“He brings a lot to the table and I’m confident he will be a strong addition to our public safety team.”
Bowman has served as Homeland Security Advisor for the State of Maryland, where he advised state leaders on emergency preparedness.
Prior to that, he chaired the City of Baltimore’s Urban Area Security Initiative.
Bowman also served for several years in the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management as a Senior Policy Advisor, where he worked on citywide public safety strategy and response coordination.
Earlier in his career, he was a Policy Analyst at the Center for Health and Homeland Security and served as an Operations Specialist and Policy Analyst with the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, supporting planning and response efforts in the region.
“Cal has built strong partnerships throughout the region,” said Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon.
“That experience will help strengthen coordination across agencies and improve how we respond together in emergencies.”
In this role, Bowman will lead Baltimore County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management where he will work closely with County agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, and state partners.
His focus will be on making sure the County is prepared before emergencies happen, that essential services continue during major events, and that recovery efforts move quickly and effectively once an incident is over.
“Emergency management is about making sure people, information, and resources are working together before, during, and after an incident,” said Bowman.
“Baltimore County has a strong foundation, and I look forward to building on that by working closely with our public safety partners and County departments to improve coordination, strengthen preparedness, and support faster, clearer decision-making when it matters most.”