ABOUT READYPOINT STRATEGIES
The Midwest’s Emergency Management General Contractor
Businesses across the Midwest face real risks — weather events, equipment failures, property damage, outages, staffing shortages, and unexpected emergencies. Yet most organizations don’t have the budget, workload, or justification to hire a full-time emergency manager.
ReadyPoint Strategies was created to solve that problem.
Founded by public safety professional Shena Kohler, ReadyPoint is one of the first private-sector Emergency Management General Contractors in the Midwest — a modern, practical alternative to traditional emergency management staffing or expensive restoration-driven models.
Instead of selling cleanup, equipment, or insurance services, we serve as your independent, client-side coordinator.
We bring structure, organization, and vendor management to every phase of emergency management:
- Planning and preparedness
- Training and exercises
- Response support and contractor activation
- Recovery oversight and vendor coordination
- Business continuity and operational restoration
We connect you with the right contractors, document every step, manage the process, and keep your business moving — without the cost of hiring a full-time EM professional.
THE READYPOINT STORY
The gap that created ReadyPoint Strategies
After years working in public safety and emergency management — leading teams, coordinating incidents, and supporting complex responses — Shena repeatedly saw the same gap:
When emergencies hit the private sector, businesses were left on their own.
No structure.
No coordination.
No dedicated support.
No single point of contact.
Vendors working independently without oversight.
Owners trying to juggle operations, insurance, contractors, and recovery at the same time.
Businesses needed professional emergency management — but not full-time, and not tied to restoration sales.
This sparked the creation of ReadyPoint Strategies:
A contractor-style model that gives businesses expert-level emergency support only when they need it, backed by real-world experience and a strong network of vetted service providers.
A bridge between response and recovery.
A partner in continuity.
A coordinator when it matters most.
Disasters & Disruptions ReadyPoint Strategies Assists With
🌪️ Natural Disasters
When the Midwest weather turns extreme, ReadyPoint helps businesses regain stability and resume operations.
- Severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds
- Flooding and flash floods
- Winter storms, blizzards, and ice damage
- Wildfires and smoke exposure
- Hail or roof damage events
- Earthquakes (low-probability, high-impact inclusion)
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Building & Infrastructure Failures
From fires to facility breakdowns, we coordinate all aspects of recovery and restoration logistics.
- Fire and smoke damage
- Structural collapse or building system failures
- Utility interruptions (power, water, communications)
- Sewer or plumbing backups
- Vehicle impact or heavy-equipment damage
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Technological & Data Disruptions
Today’s continuity challenges go beyond physical damage — we manage digital and operational recovery, too.
- Cyber incidents and ransomware attacks
- IT system or network outages
- Equipment or production line failures
- Vendor or data-loss disruptions
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Human-Caused Events
Leveraging our public-safety background, ReadyPoint navigates recovery from intentional or accidental events with professionalism and precision.
- Workplace accidents or safety incidents
- Vandalism, theft, or civil disturbance
- Arson or sabotage
- Hazardous material or chemical spills
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Public Health & Environmental Events
We coordinate clean-up, compliance, and continuity during health or environmental emergencies.
- Infectious disease outbreaks (COVID-type disruptions)
- Mold, asbestos, or contamination remediation
- Environmental compliance and testing issues
- Water quality or sanitation failures
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Operational & Supply Chain Disruptions
ReadyPoint helps businesses stabilize production, logistics, and workforce continuity during large-scale operational challenges.
- Vendor or logistics breakdowns
- Workforce shortages or strike impacts
- Transportation interruptions
- Facility relocation or temporary operations planning
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Comprehensive Recovery Coordination
Whether caused by a natural hazard, system failure, or unexpected event — ReadyPoint Strategies provides the structured coordination, documentation, and oversight needed to restore operations, protect assets, and preserve reputation.
What Makes ReadyPoint Different?
Independent, Client-Side Representation
We work for you — not for a restoration company, insurance carrier, or vendor.
A Contractor for Every Phase of Emergency Management
One point of contact for planning, response, recovery, and continuity.
Professional Planning & Real-World Training
We create the plans that reduce liability — and train your team so they’re confident in a crisis.
Vendor Coordination & Oversight
We manage the contractors so you don’t have to.
Structured Recovery Management
We ensure documentation, scheduling, and timelines are handled professionally.
Business Continuity That Protects Productivity
We help you restart operations quickly and reduce financial loss.
Cost-Effective
You get expert emergency management — without a full-time salary, benefits, or overhead.
Midwest-Built & Industry-Tailored
Rooted in practicality.
Grounded in public safety discipline.
Designed for manufacturers, real estate professionals, insurers, and small-to-midsize businesses.
Shena Kohler – Founder & Principal Recovery Manager
Shena Kohler – Founder & Principal Recovery Manager
Meet the Founder — Shena Kohler
Born and raised in southern Wisconsin, Shena Kohler built ReadyPoint Strategies on the values that define the Midwest: hard work, integrity, accountability, and showing up when it matters most.
With nearly two decades of experience in law enforcement and emergency management, Shena brings a rare combination of crisis leadership, disaster coordination, and business continuity expertise to the private sector. She has led multi-agency emergency operations, supported complex recovery efforts, and advised organizations across Wisconsin on preparedness, resilience, and operational restoration.
A graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Shena has worked alongside Wisconsin Emergency Management, FEMA, and public-safety partners throughout the region. Through these experiences, she built a national network of trusted recovery, continuity, and emergency management professionals now supporting ReadyPoint’s coast-to-coast capabilities.
Today, Shena is redefining how businesses approach emergency management by bringing public-safety precision and contractor-level coordination to the private sector.
Whether overseeing a recovery project, leading field teams, or helping a manufacturer restore operations, her mission stays the same:
Protect the people, jobs, and communities that keep the Midwest moving.