Safety Training and Response Strategies, LLC (STARS)

President, Matt Stokes, has been the manager of Emergency Response Services for a respected environmental engineering firm.  That experience coupled with contingency planning and a first-hand knowledge regarding a well-planned and coordinated response. Matt is presently an Industry Outreach Instructor at the College of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Jordan Soderman is a career fire service professional with extensive leadership, operational, and training experience across municipal, state, and federal environments. He serves as a Captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department, a Fire Investigator, and the Fire Chief of the 934th Fire Department, bringing a unique blend of frontline command and strategic oversight. As part owner of STARS LLC, he specializes in exercise design, facilitation, and interagency coordination. He currently is an active member of the Minnesota State Hazardous Materials Team and the Minnesota Task Force. Jordan has designed and facilitated over 100 tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises, supporting local, state, federal, military, tribal, and private-sector partners to enhance preparedness, operational coordination, and real-world response capability. Jordan has also obtained his Masters in Emergency Management and is passionate about improving community resiliency.