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Jackson's department is responsible for mitigation, preparing and planning for, and orchestration of the response and recovery efforts for all forms of business disruptions globally; to include natural and manmade disasters, security related issues, significant epidemiological issues and other emergencies. Previous to this post, Jackson served as the senior manager over the emergency operations center reporting to the director of business continuity. Immediately prior to working for Wal-Mart, Jackson worked both as a trooper/special agent for the Arkansas State Police and an assistant chief for the Sylvan Hills Fire Department. Further work history includes several years of work in emergency services at municipal, county and state levels. Jackson holds an undergraduate degree in emergency administration and management from Arkansas Tech University and graduate degrees in both organizational and business security management and business administration Webster University in Missouri.