Lori Lehr is the president of Lori Lehr Inc., with more than 20 years of experience in the field of floodplain management and the Community Rating System (CRS). Ms. Lehr is currently assisting communities across Florida and California with participation in the CRS program. She also works with communities to maintain compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Ms. Lehr was a senior field specialist and lead instructor with Insurance Service Office/Community Rating System (ISO/CRS). Along with conducing Field Verification Visits, Ms. Lehr participated in training new ISO/CRS field specialist and was the lead instructor for the 278 Community Rating System Course with EMI. Ms. Lehr was also served as the floodplain manager for the City of St. Petersburg, Florida. During her tenure with the City, she became a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and the City’s CRS coordinator. Ms. Lehr’s responsibilities also included: management of all construction in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), building plan review, building inspection, code enforcement, the adoption of new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the revision of the City’s Flood Damage Protection Ordinance.