Leadership Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to serving our community.
Management Team
Valley Ambulance Authority and Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority are led by an experienced team of emergency medical services professionals. Our leadership is committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and compassionate community service.
Together, our management team brings decades of experience in prehospital care, EMS operations, training, and administration. They work closely with our Board of Directors to ensure we deliver the highest quality emergency medical services to every community we serve.
Chief & Deputy Chiefs
Chief
The Chief is responsible for overall strategic direction, operations, and administration of both Valley Ambulance Authority and Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority. Reporting directly to the Boards of Directors, the Chief ensures our organizations fulfill their mission of providing exceptional emergency medical services to the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership
- Board relations and governance
- Community and municipal partnerships
- Budget oversight and financial stewardship
- Regulatory compliance and accreditation
Deputy Chiefs
Our two Deputy Chiefs work closely with the Chief to oversee the day-to-day operations of both authorities. They manage scheduling, field operations, crew coordination, quality assurance, training programs, and administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily operations management and crew scheduling
- Quality assurance and performance improvement
- Training program development and coordination
- Personnel management and professional development
- Business office and billing operations oversight
- Hospital and partner agency relations
Lieutenants
Our Lieutenants provide on-scene leadership, quality oversight, and support for our crews around the clock. Each shift is led by an experienced Lieutenant who provides clinical oversight, responds to complex calls, and ensures quality patient care across all units.
Responsibilities Include:
- Clinical oversight and quality assurance
- Response to high-acuity and multi-patient incidents
- Crew support and mentoring
- Coordination with hospitals and partner agencies
- Equipment and vehicle readiness checks
The VAA & QVAA Family
Our team of over 50 clinicians is the heart of our organization.
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