The National Registry Leadership Team
Drew Dawson, BA
Interim Executive Director
Mr. Drew Dawson was appointed by the National Registry Board of Directors to serve as the Interim Executive Director for the National Registry on September 1, 2017. Mr. Dawson has nearly five decades of Emergency Medical Services leadership experience. He was a past Chairman of the National Registry Board of Directors, and served as Montana's State EMS Director for over twenty years. In 2015, he retired as the Director of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of EMS after thirteen years of service.
Donnie Woodyard Jr., MAML, NRP
Chief Operations Officer
The Operations and Stakeholder Relations Team, led by Chief Operations Officer Donnie Woodyard, is responsible for stakeholder relationships, registrant services, information technology, communications and marketing. The core mission of this team is proactive communications to support the EMS community. Previously, he served as a State EMS Director, and led international EMS system development projects. Mr. Woodyard is a Paramedic and has a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Liberty University.
“Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.”— John C. Maxwell
Mark Terry, MPA, NRP
Chief Certification Officer
The Certification and Policy Team, led by Chief Certification Officer Mark Terry, is responsible for administering certification policies and processes such as eligibility, re-registration, career re-entry, audits, investigations, policy development and accreditation. The core mission of this team is consistent application of certification policies. Previously, Mr. Terry served on the National Registry Board of Directors from 2009 until 2017. Mr. Terry is a Paramedic and has an MPA from the University of Kansas.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Lindsey Durham, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
The Finance and Administration Team, led by Chief Finance Officer Lindsey Durham, is responsible for managing the business administration functions of the Registry including contracts, sales fulfilment and administrative support. The core mission of this team is prudent and sustainable business operations. Ms. Durham is a CPA and has a Master's in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.” — Maya Angelou
Greg Applegate, PhD, MBA
Chief Science Officer
The Science and Examinations Team, led by Chief Science Officer Greg Applegate, is responsible for research and examinations related processes, test content development for cognitive and psychomotor exams, test administration and psychometrics. The core mission of this team is to advance the understanding of EMS through evidence based research and to provide valid and reliable assessments of competency. Dr. Applegate has a PhD from Purdue University in Educational Psychology and an MBA from Indiana University.
“The most exciting phrase in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’” — Isaac Asimov
Andrea Culp, MBA
Human Resources Director
Andrea Culp, in her role as the Human Resources Director, oversees all Human Resource functions for the National Registry. Ms. Culp has a Master's in Business Administration from Medaille College.
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”— Jim Collins
Meet More Of The National Registry Team
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Alan ArguelloAssociate Project ManagerAlan Arguello is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects. Mr. Arguello is a Paramedic and has a Bachelor's in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Tulane University. -
Jesse ArnoldContent DeveloperJesse Arnold works with subject matter experts from across the nation to develop the National Registry examination content. Mr. Arnold is a Paramedic and has a Bachelor's in Psychology from Michigan State University. -
Jeremy BeachyDeveloperJeremy Beachy develops responsive, user-friendly web applications using the Microsoft stack and architects scalable hosting infrastructure in Amazon Web Services. Mr. Beachy is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and an Amazon Web Services Certified Developer – Associate. He has a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University. -
Jon BrydenBusiness AnalystJon Bryden leverages technology to improve business processes by translating stakeholder needs into projects for the information technology team. Mr. Bryden is a Certified Associate in Project Management and has a Bachelor's in Busines Administration and Accounting from The Ohio State University.
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John CorleyEMS Program LiasionJohn Corley works with EMS education programs across the nation and is the primary interface with the National Association of EMS Educators. Mr. Corley is a Paramedic and has a Bachelor's in Emergency Medical Services from The University of South Alabama. -
Doug EhlertRegistrant Services ManagerDoug Ehlert is working to leverage technology to optimize the National Registry's new "all-services" contact center. Mr. Ehlert has a BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, and a Graduate Certificate from Walden University. -
Mihaiela Gugiu, PhDPsychometricianDr. Mihaiela Gugiu is responsible for ensuring that all examinations, scores and related materials produced by the National Registry meet acceptable standards under public and professional scrutiny. Dr. Gugiu has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Western Michigan University. -
Sara HammondSenior AccountantSara Hammond is a Senior Accountant with over ten years of experience at the National Registry. Ms. Hammond has a Bachelor's in Accounting from Franklin University.
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Jason HaasTest AdministratorJason Haas coordinates the National Registry's psychomotor examination activities nationwide. Mr. Haas is a Paramedic, has a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Park University, and is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. -
Megan HollernCertification AnalystMegan Hollern assists with the development and application of the National Registry certification and eligibility policies. Ms. Hollern is a Paramedic, a Registered Nurse, and she has a Master's in Management and Leadership from Webster University. -
Matthew JennellDeveloperMatthew Jennell is a web application developer with experience in Swift (iOS), C#, JavaScript, XAML, WPF, XML, C++, Python, VBA, and JAVA. Mr. Jennell has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Mathematics from Capital University. -
Dawn MarkieckiStakeholder LiaisonDawn Markiecki serves as the primary point of contact for State EMS Officials and the National Association of State EMS Officials. Ms. Markiecki has a Bachelor’s in Business Communication from Walden University.
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Corinne MiesseSr. Certification SpecialistCorinne Miesse is the Senior Certification Specialist at the National Registry. She has a Masters of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. -
Dr. Ash PanchalResearch DirectorDr. Ashish R. Panchal oversees the National Registry's research activities and serves as a mentor for the research fellows. He is also an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and serves as the Delaware County EMS medical director. Dr. Panchal has a PhD in Organ System Physiology from Case Western Reserve Univeristy and a MD from The Ohio State Univeristy. -
Dennis PriebeTest Administration ManagerDennis Priebe oversees the administration of National Registry cognitive and psychomotor examinations across the nation. Mr. Priebe is a certified Project Management Professional and is completing his Ph.D. in Workforce Development & Education from The Ohio State University.
Join the National Registry's Team
QA/Applications Testing Developer
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), located in Columbus, Ohio, is recruiting for a Full-Time QA/Applications Testing Developer. The NREMT is the nation’s EMS certification agency and credentials nearly 400,000 EMS professionals throughout the country.
What will I do?
You’ll be working closely with software developers to isolate and solve issues for the quality assurance testing of our software solutions by developing and initiating tests, analyzing results and ensuring issues are reported and resolved. You will have the flexibility to enhance and provide input into our testing framework and best practices. You will have the opportunity to provide coding fixes on identified software issues and participate in the development of feature requests. There will be a focus on Quality Assurance with this role, however, knowledge and the willingness to provide development support is encouraged.
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Partnerships & Stakeholder
Outreach job
Manager, State EMS Office Partnerships & Stakeholder Outreach job
The National Registry is seeking a bright and motivated professional for the role of Manager, State EMS Office Partnerships and Stakeholder Outreach. The Manager of State EMS Office Partnerships and Stakeholder Outreach is responsible for enhancing partnerships and for proactive, aggressive outreach with State EMS offices and multiple stakeholders including local EMS agencies, Federal and Military partners, fire services and others.
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT or “National Registry”), a non-profit organization, serves as the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry is to provide a valid, uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice of EMS professionals throughout their careers, and to maintain a registry of certification status.
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