About TF Rankin & Associates

Disasters, man-made and natural, are an unfortunate reality of our world. In the midst of that reality, we seek to serve states, municipalities, and other organizations as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from such events. Our company was built on positive relationships and word-of mouth. You can learn more below, but we prefer to speak personally. Let us know how we can serve you.

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History

Since 1997 TF Rankin has been a family-owned and operated company based in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. In that time we have served a variety of states, cities, and organizations in successfully navigating emergency management procedures, recovery operations, and financial reimbursements through federal grants.

Over the last quarter-century of service to our nation and some territories, TF Rankin & Associates has stepped forward to serve in some of the worst disasters our country has seen in its history. From hurricanes such as Fran, Harvey, Floyd, and Katrina to 9-11 and now COVID-19, TF Rankin has been on the frontlines of disasters in every case. We are grateful to have served and look forward to years of continual service to our cities, states, and nation.

Mission

Our mission is to assist our clients in the preparation for, response to, and recovery from disaster events. We do this by pursuing a quality-first model of excellence and integrity in all we do.

Values

Quality – We seek to apply significant levels of detail and efficiency to the work we perform. The quality of work we do speaks for itself and we will let that reputation do the talking. Our continual improvement modeling pushes us to constant learning and improvement of services and processes that work for the success of our clients.

Relationships – For almost three decades TF Rankin has thrived because of the ability to relate to our clients well. We have families and we are a family. Emergency management has many opportunities within it, for TF Rankin the primary opportunity is to build partnerships and long-lasting relationships with the organizations, municipalities, and states for whom we are fortunate enough to serve.

Servant Leadership  – We believe the model that assists us in being successful is servant leadership. We gladly operate in the background with little or no recognition for what we do publicly. We relish our role in serving the greater needs of communities and our appreciation comes in a job well done, restored, and safe communities.

Our Work

Disaster Recovery / Government Consulting Experience

  • US House of Representatives: following 9/11 and anthrax attack (classified contract)
  • State Governments:
    • Mississippi
    • North Carolina
    • South Carolina
    • Georgia
    • Florida
    • Texas
    • Louisiana
    • Oklahoma
    • Illinois
    • Virginia

Territorial Governments:

  • Guam
  • Marianas Islands
  • The Virgin Islands
  • Puerto Rico

Local Governments:

  • City of New York, NY
  • City of Washington, DC
  • City of Charlotte, NC
  • City of Durham, NC
  • City of Gastonia, NC
  • Town of Dallas, NC
  • Town of Lowell, NC
  • Onslow County, NC
  • City of Jacksonville, NC
  • Town of Surf City, NC
  • City of Wilmington, NC
  • City of Kingston, NC
  • City of Washington, NC
  • City of Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Town of Rock Hill, SC
  • City of Greenville, SC
  • Town of Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • City of Key West, FL
  • City of Fort Worth, TX
  • and many others across the United States…

Our Founder

Tom Rankin, Founder

Tom was a proud North Carolina native who loved and served his state and country for more than 40 years. He and his wife Nancy raised two boys who are now successful men in their own rights. Tom’s focus and passion was emergency management. His depth of knowledge and experience in the regulations, policy, and procedures allowed him a unique perspective and insight into helping others succeed in response and recovery to disaster.

Professional Legacies

April 1997 – August 2022 – TF Rankin & Associates, Inc.
Disaster Recovery Consultant / President / Owner

Began as Consultant to Governor of Guam related to obtaining Federal funding (FEMA, USDOT, USEPA, US Dept. of State and US DoD) for recovery from Super Typhoon Paka, 1997

    • Traveled to Guam three times for 90-day deployments each

Managed projects ranging in size from $25,000.00 to $34,000,000.00 for a total recovery of reimbursement exceeding one half Billion Dollars

Contracted by the State of Georgia Emergency Management to act as State Debris Coordinator following the April 9, 1998 tornado that hit Dunwoody, Georgia

Led deployments across the country to floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, the 9/11 attacks, and many other events.

Leadership Legacies:

  • August 1994 – April 1997 State of North Carolina
    Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Division of Emergency Management
    Title: Multi-Hazard Planner / Area Emergency Coordinator
  • May 1989 – August 1994 State of North Carolina
    Department of Insurance – Fire and Rescue Services Division
    Title:  Deputy State Fire Marshal
  • September 1986 – April 1997   Environmental & Occupational Compliance, Inc.
    Title:  Owner / Consulting Fire – EPA and OSHA Planning, Consulting, Training and Emergency Response to public and private clients