About Our Company

Sunny Sam Enterprises LLC was founded in 2025 by Sam Lashley, an authority in natural hazards and weather preparedness, following a distinguished career spanning over 32 years with the National Weather Service (NWS).

Sam retired as the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the NWS Indianapolis office, a role he held for nearly six years. In this critical leadership position, he was entrusted with the oversight of the NWS Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) program for central Indiana. This included coordinating vital operational weather support—most notably, serving on shifts for the Indianapolis 500 race, where precise forecasting is a matter of public safety. Furthermore, Sam served as the primary NWS Indiana State Liaison, forging essential partnerships with key government agencies such as the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

Expertise in Life-Saving Operations

Sam’s extensive background is rooted in critical, life-saving natural hazards operations, training, and preparedness, demonstrating a comprehensive command of meteorological science and emergency management. His expertise encompasses:

  • Expert Radar Operation and Analysis: Providing the foundation for real-time hazard identification.

  • Life-Saving Warning Issuance: Acting as a definitive decision-maker for the protection of the public through the issuance of hundreds of life-saving warnings through his distinguished career.

  • Emergency Action Plan Evaluation: Critically assessing and enhancing preparedness strategies against natural hazards.

  • Safety and Preparedness Instruction: Developing and teaching accredited weather safety and preparedness classes.

  • Subject Matter Expertise: Serving as a vital participant and consultant in comprehensive natural hazard exercises.

  • Data Program Leadership: Leading programs for detailed weather and climate data services for over 20 years.

  • Public Education: Developing and delivering influential weather and climate presentations to thousands of people, from small professional groups to large public assemblies.

Our Guiding Philosophy

Sam Lashley firmly believes that everyone is vulnerable to natural hazards and deserves access to the highest-quality education and training to understand the risks they face and take the best course of action for safety.

By understanding these risks and proactively educating your team, your organization can be confident that it has taken every possible measure to mitigate hazards, improve resilience, and maximize the odds of survival when disaster strikes.

Therefore Our Job is to Make Your Business Shine When Faced With Adversity