27 years' emergency-medical services experience including:
- President and chief executive officer
- Director, safety and quality
- Regional director, risk management
- Director, risk management and operations manager
- Medical transportation coordinator overseeing all private ambulance services in Orange County, Ca
- EMS field experience ranging from EMT to flight paramedic
- Special focus on implementation of standardized practices, budget management, and improvement of operational efficiency.
Lectures
- Free Money (How to Sell Your Debt). American Ambulance Association, 2007
- Risk Management from the Top Down. American Ambulance Association National Conference, 2004
- Clash of Missions: Quality Care vs. Stakeholder Return. American Ambulance Association, 2006, and ZOLL Summit, 2006
- So...You Want to Start an Ambulance Company? Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado Annual Conference, 1998
Specific experience
Pridemark Paramedic Services, LLC — Arvada, Colorado
President, chief executive officer, October 2005 to present
Vice president, chief financial officer, May 1997 to October 2005
As co-founder and chief financial officer I directed the development of the business plan, budget, financial pro forma and initial fundraising. Prior duties included all bookkeeping, financial reporting, risk management, human resources management and reimbursement activities. Currently oversee all aspects of the company to ensure quality care, business efficiencies and compliance with local and federal regulations.
MedTrans — Denver, Colorado
Director, safety, and quality, July 1996 to March 1997
Regional director, risk management, 1995 to 1996
As regional director, risk management I implemented corporate risk-management programs and directed training and prevention programs. Additionally directed safety training, loss prevention and claims mitigation for the Rockies district. I also directed the training and clinical functions and the support services department for the Denver operation.
Lifefleet Inc. — Newport Beach, California
Director, risk management, 1992 To June 1994
Operations management, 1990 To 1992
As director, risk management, implemented and directed company-wide safety and loss-control programs including worker’s compensation and property-casualty coverages. Directed nationwide legal activities involving the company’s defense of lawsuits.
As operations manager for the South Orange County division of Lifefleet and acting director of operations, responsible for over 150 employees, budget management, and overall operational efficiency. As safety and loss-control manager, created and implemented the injury and accident prevention program and directed all accident investigations, managed all worker’s compensation claims and conducted all safety-related training.
Westec Security — Newport Beach, California
Director, risk management, 1993 To June 1994
Concurrent position for Lifefleet’s sister company, Westec Security, A $60 million residential and commercial security company. As director, risk management, created and conducted safety training for over 700 field employees resulting in overall loss reductions of more than 20% and worker’s compensation frequency reductions of over 40%.
Superior Ambulance — Santa Ana, California
General Manager, 1990
Position Included Management Of Daily Operations, Staff Management And Role Of Company Liaison With Ancillary Health Facilities
Orange County E.M.S.A. — Santa Ana, California
Medical Transportation Coordinator, 1989 To 1990
Responsible for the certification and licensing of over 400 EMTs, 125 ambulances, and 17 ambulance companies. Role also included county-wide planning for medical disasters.
Vondonner’s Restaurant — Fort Collins, Colorado
Owner, General Manager, 1986 To 1988
Completed the purchase of the business, obtained required licensing necessary to operate a restaurant and bar. Responsible for all aspects of operations including managing 18 employees, purchasing, marketing, and accounting.
Emergency Medical Services Experience
- Flight Paramedic, 1987 To 1988 — Greeley, Colorado
- Firefighter, 1986 — Fountain Valley, California
- Paramedic, 1985 To 1986 — Whittier, California
- Emergency Medical Technician, 1982 To 1984 — Costa Mesa, California
Education
- University of Phoenix: bachelor of science, business administration
- Daniel Freeman Hospital: paramedic training program
- Santa Ana College: associate in science with a major in fire technology — public fire service
