Chief Medical Officer, Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services Division Chief (Fire Department/Retired) Paramedic for 28 years Firefighter I Cardiology Instructor/Paramedic Training Preceptor

• Served on San Bernardino County Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) for 14 years and as Chairman for 2 years
• Served on Healthcare District Board of Directors (Hospital) for 4 years and as Chairman for 2 years
• Received the Rural Healthcare Center Award for Development and Provision of 12-lead ECG pre-hospital program (1996)
• Received National American Medical Response Award for Teamwork in EMS (2004)
• Received Commendation from San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for Dedication to Emergency Disaster Preparedness (1988)
• California State Assembly Certificate of Commendation for Emergency Operations Center Director during the "Old Fire" of 2003
• Crafton Hills College Awards for Contributions to Training
• Victor Valley College Award for Contributions to Training
• Paramedic Trainer Awards (Crafton Hills College)
• Special Recognition Awards from Mayors Office
• Hometown Hero Award (Kiwanis Club)
• Big Bear Valley Emergency Services Awards
• Outstanding Service Awards (Kiwanis Club)

Additional Committees Served:

• San Bernardino County EMS Protocol Update Committee
• San Bernardino County EMS Officers
• San Bernardino County Protocol Drafting Committee
• Multiple County Special Task Forces
• San Bernardino County Regional Quality Improvement Committee
• Mountain Mutual Aid Committee