Susan currently works as the Coordinator for the volunteer service of Buffalo EMS. As with all volunteer services, many hats are worn by everyone. Some hats that Susan may wear include: Instructor, Volunteer EMT, CPR Instructor, accountant, billing clerk, ambulance mechanic, floor sweeper, Mom and basketball/dance chaser. Not always in that order! EMS is very near and dear to Susan and she tries hard to stay involved in many areas that have direct impact on EMS services and protocols. Serving on the OERSDAC and NWRTAB committees keep her in the thick of items that will affect EMS and has given her the unique opportunity to access information to forward to everyone in the NW Region. Susan serves on the Harper County Health Department Board as well as being a board member for the Town of Buffalo. Both keep her involved at the State Capital in many areas outside EMS. Being involved in multiple areas can have an impact on the scope and life of EMS. (If you aren’t involved, you should be!) Those of you, who have met Susan during Medic Update or at other venues, know that she is very passionate about EMS and its future. Granted, she can be a little outrageous. Wearing a crown at conferences is one way of making sure you can find her in a crowd. As a representative for “street medics”, Susan feels it is her duty to be there for you when you call, search for answers when you have questions and dance in the halls when the music plays. She feels it is a privilege to serve as a representative for NW EMS. Susan started her EMS Career in 1997 and has served the OEMTA for the past 5 years! Susan recently completed her certification as NREMT-I.

David began his EMS career during his Senior year at Hennessey High School. He was a member of the Volunteer Fire/EMS Department in Hennessey, OK. After graduating high school David began working for Parkview EMS in El Reno and LiFE EMS in Enid, OK. David became a Paramedic in 1997 and continued to work in the EMS field. In 1999 David joined the Oklahoma City Fire Department where he continues his fire service career today. David is also currently employed as a Flight Paramedic with EagleMed, where he has worked since 2001. David became the Region 5 Representative for the OEMTA in 1999. When not working he enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with friends, and watching all kinds of sports. His favorite sport is a toss up between NASCAR and OU Football.

John started his EMS Career in October 1982 at AmCare in Oklahoma City and Yukon EMS. In 1987, Yukon EMS was purchased by Mercy Health Center. John obtained his Paramedic registry in 1995 and worked his way to become the Manager of Mercy EMS. John currently works for the Yukon Fire Department as the EMS Coordinator. John is a State EMS Instructor – Trainer and enjoys teaching ACLS, EKG, PHTLS, EVO and the Incident Management System courses all over the state. John loves being a part of Oklahoma EMS. John has come a long way but feels like he has a long way to go. John has served the OEMTA for 16 years and serves as the editor for the OEMTA's quarterly LifeLine publication.

JenaLu started here EMS career in 1987 and currently works full time for Medic West EMS in Hinton, OK. and for Life EMS in Enid, OK.  She has been on the OEMTA board since 1991.  In her spare time she loves spending time with her husband, riding her horses, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her best friends.

JenaLu also sells AED's on the side. 

In 2004 JenaLu was choose to go to Wasahington D.C. as OKAMA's designee for their "Star of Life" Award.  It was truly an honor to go!!

JenaLu worked for Parkview EMS for 20 years prior to making her new change. 

Kristi continues to work part-time as a paramedic for EMSStat in Norman and at McClain-Grady County EMS. She assists with teaching specialty courses at Norman Regional Health Systems and is also an in-house instructor at McClain-Grady EMS, where she regularly helps train new Emergency Medical Responders. Kristi was honored in 2000 as the OEMTA EMS Educator of the Year, and was nominated in 2007 as the ALS Provider of the Year. She was the 2006-2007 Crime Stopper’s Paramedic of the Year in Norman, and in 2004 represented Oklahoma in Washington D.C. at the American Ambulance Association’s “Star of Life” ceremonies.

Ray is the new Owner Operator of Medic West in the Hinton/Lookeba/Binger/Cedar Lake/Coger area.  He took over the first part of June since making his change from Parkview.  He loves taking care of patients and is back doing what he loves to do.  He worked for Parkview for 30 years and now contracts with Sugar Creek 5-22 EMS District to run their service.

Ray loves spending time with his wife and daughter, he loves going out and riding his horses whenever he can.  They are a great hobby for him. 

Ray has been on the OEMTA Board serving in numerous positions, first as the I/C Represenative then going on to serve as President Elect and as President and Conference Chair.  He loves serving on the Board.

Marc has been in EMS for 16 years working in paid and volunteer services. Recently he accepted the position as the Program Manager for Air-Evac in Woodward, Oklahoma. Marc's recreational activities include hunting and golf. I look forward to representing not only OEMTA members, but all EMT's of northwest Oklahoma. Marc can be contacted by email at marc.hansen@oemta.org or hansenmedic@yahoo.com.

Tom started his EMS career in 1984 as a volunteer firefighter.  Tom was also a first responder. In 1987 Tom got his Basic EMT and began working part time for Mercy EMS.  Tom took an early retirement from the fire service in 1990 and continued working in EMS,  After retirement from the fire service Tom began his full time EMS Career.  He recieved his EMT-Intermediate in 1990.  In 1992 Tom  started working part time for EMSA.  Tom became a Paramedic in 1997 and in 2001 went full time as a field medic at EMSA.  Tom still works the streets in the OKC Metro.  Tom has been married to his lovely wife Deanna for 32 years.  They have 2 children and 1 grandson with another grandson on the way.  Tom has served the OEMTA for many years.

Duffy Started his career in 1974 as a volunteer firefighter in Maryland. In 1975 he became a career firefighter and spent the next 14 years with the Anne Arundel County FD. His experiences range from Fire Department EMS, Air Medical, Industrial Fire Protection, and Public Utility EMS. Currently he is the Director of Clinical Services for EMSA in OKC and Tulsa. Duffy resides in the Tulsa area. He has served the OEMTA for the past 2 years.

Bob Hawley; recently retired as executive director for EMS of LeFlore County in Poteau, where he has been for the past almost 16 of his 34-years of public service. Prior to moving to Poteau he was the state training coordinator at the Oklahoma Department of Health and was one of the proponents in the late 1970s of what is now Bryan County EMS. He has served on a variety of state and national boards including the Governors EMS Readiness Task Force, OERSDAC, and currently serves as President of the Oklahoma Ambulance Association. He plans to offer consulting, educational and grant writing services in his spare time.

Jodell Durkee started as a Rural Volunteer EMS for the Waynoka EMS in 1986, then she became an In-House instructor in 1992, teaching Basic and First Responder Classes.  As a member of the Regional Trauma Association Board (RTAB) representing the Waynoka EMS.  Jodell has been a long time member of the OEMTA and this year she is completing her first year on the board as chapter representive for Waynoka EMS.  Her recent education advancement by becoming an  EMT-Intermediate for Waynoka EMS. On her off time she teaches numerous CPR classes in the Waynoka  area. Please feel free to contact Jodell at okiejo205@gmail.com

After 25 years in EMS, I realize just how fragile our bodies and lives are. I realize just how little control I really have. With that siad, I try not to leave anything unsaid or done, because we may never get a chance to finish it. I try to keep all things in perspective by staying positive about things that I cannot control. I do that by realizing the things that I can have an effect on. Those include my family, friends, and my own attitude and hapiness. I have 3 sons who are just starting off on their own careers. As I stand back and watch them mature, I can't help but beam with pride as they make there own decisions. I have a philosophy that I carry with me into work. IN THE GAME OF TRYING TO SAVE A LIFE, IT IS NEVER CONSIDERED UNSPORTSMANLIKE TO BE A POOR SPORT WHEN WE LOSE. Randy is a member of the flight team at Tulsa Life Flight and has served the OEMTA for 11 years.

I was first exposed to EMS as a Volunteer Firefighter in 1985 in Brownfield, TX, where I received my commission as a paid Firefighter thru the Texas Commission on Firefighting. I was later recruited to take an EMT course in 1987, and began working parttime for EmergiCare, and still responded to EMS calls as a firefighter.
I moved to Beaver, OK., in September 1993, and shortly thereafter became a member of Beaver County EMS, and Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. I am a CPR Instructor thru the AHA, and also an in-house instructor.
I was honored by the OEMTA as the Basic EMT of the Year in 2004. I have been on the board as the Chapter President of Beaver County EMS for the last 6 years, and also served one of those years as the WebMaster.
I have a strong passion for EMS, and I believe it is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve your fellow man as an EMT. THANK YOU.

After retiring from the United States Airforce in 1987, Paul became the EMS Program Coodinator at Moore-Norman Technology Center.  Paul would remain at MNTC until he left in 1996 to direct the Oklahoma EMSC Resource Center at the OU Health Sciences Center.  Paul has served as a Past President and Member at Large on the OEMTA Board.  He currently serves as the EMSC Representative.   Paul is also the owner of EMStar Inc providing EMS Support at Special Events.  Paul has been a long-time advocate and supporter of the OEMTA.

David started his EMS career at the age of 14 working on Saturdays cleaning the ambulances for Life EMS in Enid, Oklahoma. He attended his first basic EMT class in Cherokee, Oklahoma during his senior year of High School.  David credits ED Walbourn for his start in EMS, as he taught many EMT classes in NW Oklahoma. By the age of 21, David obtained his Associate Degree in EMS from SOCJC as a Paramedic. Dave has spent 21 years in the field working as a paramedic for AMCARE, EMPACT, Mercy EMS, Norman Police EMS and EMSTAT. Graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1996 with a BSN, David has worked in the critical care setting in the Oklahoma City Metro. The last eight years David worked as a Flight nurse for EagleMed. He currently works for INTEGRIS in Oklahoma City as the Clinical Nurse Manager in the One Call Center. His hobbies include spending time in the Norman area on a road bike and driving his corvette.  David has been a member of the OEMTA over the years, and this is his first time to serve on the OEMTA Board as the Region 5 Representative.