Our Team

Jim Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
Jim was named CEO of D2000 in mid-2002. He has years of experience in designing effective curricula and ensuring the continued quality of D2000 programs. Previous to his involvement with D2000, Jim worked with a wide number of Fortune 500 firms as a consultant and instructional designer developing management, sales, personal development, and technical training programs.

Mary Johnson, Chief Operating Officer
Mary joined D2000 in 2006 after twenty years of financial experience in the banking industry as a branch manager and commercial loan officer. Mary is responsible for the company's administration and day-to-day operations.

Greg Arbizo, Lead Rescue Instructor
A former member of the US Marines, Greg is a FEMA/USAR trainer who is qualified to teach a wide variety of technical rescue topics, including confined space, structural collapse, tower, and trench. Along with his EMT certification, he has extensive experience with hazardous materials and firefighting and is proficient in Spanish.

Lary Morton, Rescue Instructor
Lary recieved his FEMA/USAR training in structural collapse and heavy rescue at Texas A&M University. He is also an EMT and a Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) instructor.

Jim Theodore, Rescue Instructor
Jim has over thirty years of experience in fire fighting, EMS, and technical rescue. Jim also serves as adjunct faculty for Mesabi Range Community College and is a Technical Rescue Committee member for the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. He has spoken at conferences throughout the Midwest.

David Bargabos, Rescue and HAZMAT Specialist
David is a former fire captain with the City of Houston and has worked extensively with the Oregon State Fire Marshall's office to develop state-wide hazardous materials policies, procedures, and training curricula. He is also the owner of the Initial Response Institute, a strategic partner with D2000 in the areas of hazardous materials, rescue training, and standby rescue.

Jose Phillips, CIH
Jose Phillips is an expert in almost all areas of safety. A Certified Industrial Hygenist (CIH), Jose possesses a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Washington and has presented papers and talks at many national health and safety conferences.