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MagickMuffin

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32. His bio alone is extremely creepy and cringeworthy

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 11:59 AM

Jul 5

And perhaps his focus is elsewhere then Texas preparedness

SideKick Operators, a leading family investment firm dedicated to investing in the essential-service businesses that keep the American infrastructure running, is proud to announce that W. Nim Kidd has joined the organization as a Strategic Partner. With decades of experience in emergency management, disaster response, and operational leadership, Chief Kidd brings unparalleled expertise to SideKick Operators’ mission of bridging the skilled trades gap and fortifying the backbone of the American economy.

Chief Kidd currently serves as the Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), where he oversees statewide efforts in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. His distinguished career includes serving as District Fire Chief with the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD), City Emergency Manager for San Antonio during over a dozen state and presidential disaster declarations, and Plans Section Chief during the 9/11 World Trade Center response. He also chaired FEMA’s National Advisory Council and holds certifications as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) and Texas Master Firefighter.

Justin Steen, CEO of SideKick Operators, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:
"Nim Kidd embodies leadership and resilience—qualities that align perfectly with SideKick Operators’ values. His strategic insight into emergency services and infrastructure will be instrumental in driving growth for our partners while addressing America’s critical skilled trades shortage."

Chief Kidd’s role will focus on leveraging his extensive network and leadership experience to identify and work with high-potential businesses in essential service industries. These sectors are vital to keeping America’s economy moving amidst growing labor shortages in skilled trades.

As Vice Chancellor for Disaster and Emergency Services at The Texas A&M University System, Chief Kidd has demonstrated a commitment to education and workforce development—an ethos that aligns seamlessly with SideKick Operators core values and mission. This initiative aims to create opportunities for over one million new skilled tradespeople within the next two decades by investing in businesses that prioritize people, culture, core values, and customer service.

Commenting on his new role, Chief Kidd stated:
"Joining SideKick Operators allows me to extend my lifelong dedication to service by supporting businesses that are critical to our nation’s infrastructure. Together, we will build sustainable solutions for generations to come."

Chief Kidd holds advanced degrees in Legal Studies, Cybersecurity Law & Policy, and Public Administration from Texas A&M University and Texas State University. He resides in Texas with his wife, Dr. Emily Kidd, M.D., their three adult children, and their families.

https://www.sidekickoperators.com/news/w-nim-kidd-joins-sidekick-operators-as-strategic-partner-to-drive-growth-in-mission-critical-essential-service-businesses

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Trump drowned those girls at camp in Texas. [View all] milestogo Jul 5 OP

Gutting funding for NOAA and NWS will result in more senseless deaths such as this. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 5 #1

What bdamomma Jul 5 #90

My thoughts exactly!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 6 #102

Yup. Everything since January 20th is his fault Arazi Jul 5 #2

Will mainstream media report that? No. Doodley Jul 5 #3

I think people will ask why there wasn't time to evacuate these children. milestogo Jul 5 #5

But will it get the amount of attention it should at a national level ? JI7 Jul 5 #17

They will blame NWS, and use it as an excuse to say that government RandomNumbers Jul 5 #55

The alerts were sent out but they were sent out at night Fullduplexxx Jul 7 #113

But it's too soon to investigate the tragedy... Girard442 Jul 5 #72

Oh, I'm sure they will, but they'll say what the GOP instructs them to. sir pball Jul 5 #6

Sounds familiar, like what they're doing Dr. T Jul 5 #29

Just wait until hurricanes start, LisaL Jul 5 #4

Tropical Storm Chantal heading for South Carolina malaise Jul 5 #9

Whoa! It's a monster ananda Jul 5 #26

How is this TS a "monster"? writerJT Jul 5 #35

I looked at it on Zoom Earth... ananda Jul 5 #38

That's clouds. writerJT Jul 5 #41

"These are the products we use." For now. Scrivener7 Jul 6 #106

May bring neededand unneeded rain malaise Jul 5 #39

Yeah, reaching H status was never writerJT Jul 5 #43

My 'goto" site is THIS: B.See Jul 5 #81

You have to do the predictions after the hurricane. milestogo Jul 5 #10

Oh Dear God that was embarrassing! calimary Jul 5 #50

I believe FL is in for a world of hurt this season. Katinfl Jul 5 #19

Mar-a-Lardo is way overdue Dr. T Jul 5 #57

Hope it's soon. Although I don't think a hurricane will suddenly show up unforcast on our shores. We'll still have Silent Type Jul 5 #64

What they won't get ... sheshe2 Jul 6 #100

If there is any justice is this world, they should be wiped out. Katinfl Jul 5 #74

I hope it's soon Jilly_in_VA Jul 5 #76

The magic sharpie orangecrush Jul 5 #69

Souinds like Texas government trying to blame everyone but themselves. Guy said 4" to 8" rain was forecasted. Silent Type Jul 5 #7

The forecasters rely on the National Weather Service for information milestogo Jul 5 #11

I would think they would have evacuated the camp as soon as that forecast came up. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 5 #23

Exactly. milestogo Jul 5 #31

They had enough warning, just not enough sense to get people out of the way. Silent Type Jul 5 #33

Because God will save them. Dr. T Jul 5 #59

He didn't save the 32 confirmed dead and the dozens still missing malaise Jul 5 #80

If God doesn't protect young children, Dr. T Jul 5 #84

He didn't protect all those malaise Jul 5 #85

This is where Christianity slips Dr. T Jul 5 #88

And not just them malaise Jul 5 #92

There must be a Biden angle in here somewhere BeyondGeography Jul 5 #8

No malaise Jul 5 #12

Shh... The storm blew in from The Gulf of America on the same day as Dear Leader was wearing his hat. Hugin Jul 5 #21

In a way it's kinda karmic that the areas in Texas affected.. ananda Jul 5 #30

They have never acknowledged or understood that the reason they have any quality of life at all is because they are... Hugin Jul 5 #34

Or the "it's just God's will" angle... sop Jul 5 #13

It's those damn drag queens again. GoCubsGo Jul 5 #53

Secret Storm Machine blueprints on Hunter's laptop, no doubt . . . . hatrack Jul 6 #111

Idiot doesn't know what 6 or 8 inches of rain can do in a flash flood zone dalton99a Jul 5 #14

No Joke. Sounds like they had plenty of warning, just didn't get camping kids, etc., out of the way. Silent Type Jul 5 #18

The rains were actually about double that Ms. Toad Jul 5 #25

that is the thing. My understanding is that this area had experienced 7 to 8 inch rainfall in the past yellowdogintexas Jul 5 #77

His bio alone is extremely creepy and cringeworthy MagickMuffin Jul 5 #32

+1. The guy is a bootlicking grifter and not very smart. dalton99a Jul 5 #40

"Punchable face" incarnated. Xavier Breath Jul 5 #67

Is that short for Nimrod? Marthe48 Jul 5 #51

... Nim holds advanced degrees in public administration and cybersecurity law ... struggle4progress Jul 5 #65

It was a Christian camp, so the parents can Baitball Blogger Jul 5 #15

No surprise Blubird Jul 5 #16

republicans must accept their responsibility BoRaGard Jul 5 #20

While your post is spot-on correct, Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 5 #44

Sure he will DENVERPOPS Jul 5 #46

repukes "accepting responsiblity" Skittles Jul 6 #99

Weather is a prediction based on probabilities Renew Deal Jul 5 #22

No data Johnny2X2X Jul 5 #36

Texas was short the staff to BidenRocks Jul 5 #66

The Washington Post is reporting that they were warned in time. summer_in_TX Jul 5 #45

Anyone remember a couple of years ago DENVERPOPS Jul 5 #49

The Washington Post is a right wing rag. milestogo Jul 5 #75

You are right when it comes to political coverage. summer_in_TX Jul 5 #94

Accuweather is a horrible company Wiz Imp Jul 5 #78

Washington Post doesn't have credibility when it comes to holding Trump accountable JI7 Jul 5 #89

Yes, but this is still likely to be accurate. summer_in_TX Jul 5 #93

The camp mystic had been in the same spot 100 years Melon Jul 5 #86

This is their concept of a plan, to kill us off MagickMuffin Jul 5 #24

And the Republican members of Congress are all-in on this. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 5 #47

In almost all professional fields you get what you pay for. You want a dollar answer, pay a dollar - c-rational Jul 5 #27

The whole Trump/Magat agenda is to take us back to the good old days... ananda Jul 5 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author krkaufman Jul 5 #37

It is too early to determine fault. summer_in_TX Jul 5 #42

An excellent how to on how to fight the last war BannonsLiver Jul 6 #107

Isn't there a danger of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"? Where eventually the voters start tuning out legitimate denunciations Midwestern Democrat Jul 6 #108

Doesn't seem to be a problem for the GOP Trump party. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #110

Oh, of course, that is true. summer_in_TX Jul 7 #115

I would also blame Texas and their lack of regulations that allowed a camp for kids to be built in Vinca Jul 5 #48

OMG.... Hard not to. calimary Jul 5 #60

Along the same lines. . . Stargleamer Jul 5 #52

Oh this is horrible. milestogo Jul 5 #58

Oh holy hell. llmart Jul 5 #68

Although. . . Stargleamer Jul 5 #54

Texas Officials are blaming trump for the loss of life due to these floods LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #56

G.O.P. bears responsibility BoRaGard Jul 5 #70

Maybe Trump shouldn't have defunded the NWS. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #61

Daughters from fairly well off, CHRISTIAN, families. I see a class action suit coming Attilatheblond Jul 5 #62

Is Krasnov going to go Kerr County, TX and pose with some 1st responders or @ a hospital and do his Botany Jul 5 #63

And neglect his golf game??? Gimpyknee Jul 5 #97

If Trumpists don't care about children shot in schools mnhtnbb Jul 5 #71

Abbott said: "it could've been worse" .... after uvalde . IcyPeas Jul 5 #96

Republicans never take personal responsibility. Emile Jul 5 #73

The ideological dismantling of NOAA and NWS begins on page 674 of Project 2025 and is well underway. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #79

Post removed Post removed Jul 5 #82

Not that any of it matters to Trump B.See Jul 5 #83

Here is your Thursday Forecast the evening before Melon Jul 5 #87

I live in a similar area. When weather report says we'll get 2" of snow, I prepare for at least 6" Silent Type Jul 6 #98

They went to be knowing a minor chance of flooding in a huge area... Melon Jul 6 #101

Hundreds of staffers were already cut from NWS... Waterguy Jul 5 #91

K&R ck4829 Jul 5 #95

The Guadalupe, just another Fifth Avenue to Trump. He'd laugh tossing paper towels to those little girls RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jul 6 #103

It's Biden's fault! It's Buttigieg's fault! It's DEI's fault! MIButterfly Jul 6 #104

And every GOP Old Crank Jul 6 #105

Trump and his minions should be held criminally responsible Mr. Sparkle Jul 6 #109

NYT-As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas (gift links) LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #112

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 7 #114