The NREMT Leadership Team
Drew Dawson
Interim Executive Director
Mr. Drew Dawson was appointed by the NREMT Board of Directors to serve as the Interim Executive Director, effective September 1, 2017. Mr. Dawson has nearly five decades of Emergency Medical Services leadership experience. He was a past Chairman of the NREMT 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.
Lindsey Durham
Chief Financial Officer
Lindsey Durham, in her role as the Chief Financial Officer, oversees all financial and administrative functions of the NREMT. Ms. Durham 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
Jeremy Miller
Chief Certification Officer
Jeremy Miller, in his role as the Chief Certification Officer, is responsible for all certification functions at the NREMT. He also oversees accommodations and serves as the NREMT’s military liaison. Mr. Miller is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran and has a Masters of Education from Trident University.
“Those who stay will be champions.”— Bo Schembechler
Andrea Culp
Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrea Culp, in her role as the Chief Human Resources Officer, oversees all HR functions for the NREMT. Ms. Culp has a Master's in Business Administration from Medaille College.
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”— Jim Collins
Donnie Woodyard Jr.
Chief Information Officer
Donnie Woodyard, in his role as the Chief Information Officer, oversees the implementation of processes, partnerships, technology and systems at the NREMT with an emphasis on the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA). Mr. Woodyard 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
Dr. Greg Applegate
Chief Testing Officer
Dr. Greg Applegate, in his role as the Chief Testing Officer, is responsible for ensuring the continuing reliability and validity of NREMT examinations. In addition, he is responsible for conducting research and disseminating information on examinations. 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
Thomas G. Abram
Legal Counsel
Thomas G. Abram serves as the NREMT’s legal counsel. He is affiliated with Vedder Price, a general-practice law firm of 300 attorneys established in 1952. The firm has been recognized as one of the top 10 U.S. Labor and Employment firms. Mr. Abram earned a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School and an MA in Economics from Stanford University.
Mark Terry
Senior Director of Operations
Mark Terry, in his role as Senior Director of Operations, oversees process improvement, accreditation, and appeals. Previously, Mr. Terry served on the NREMT Board of Directors from 2009 until 2017. Mr. Terry 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
Dr. Ashish Panchal
Director of Research & Fellowships
Dr. Ashish Panchal, as Director of Research, oversees the NREMT’s research activities and serves as a mentor to the NREMT’s research fellows. Dr. Panchal also works as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is also the pre-hospital medical director for Delaware County EMS and the Newark Fire Department. Dr. Panchal has a PhD in Organ System Physiology from Case Western Reserve University and an MD from The Ohio State University.
“Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Doug Ehlert
Information Technology Coordinator
Doug Ehlert, as the Information Technology Coordinator, manages the development team and serves as the NREMT’s programming subject matter expert. Mr. Ehlert has a BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.
“Live your life; take chances; be crazy. Don’t wait cause right now is the oldest you've ever been and the youngest you'll be ever again.”— Suzanne Collins
Jason Haas
Examination Coordinator
Jason Haas, in his role as an Examination Coordinator, coordinates the psychomotor examination activities nationwide. Mr. Haas has a BS in Computer Science from Park University.
“I will find a way or I will make one.” — Hannibal Barca
Jesse Arnold
Examination Coordinator
Jesse Arnold, as an Examination Coordinator, coordinates cognitive examination activities. Mr. Arnold has a BS in Psychology from Michigan State University.
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Winston Churchill
Megan Hollern
Recertification Coordinator
Megan Hollern, as Recertification Coordinator, manages the recertification team and works to validate the continued competence of EMS professionals. Ms. Hollern has an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University.
“We gain strength, courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face. We must do that which we think we cannot." — Eleanor Roosevelt
Alan Arguello
Project Manager
Alan Arguello, as the Examination's Department Project Manager, is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects. Mr. Arguello has a BA in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Tulane University.
“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity." — Dwight Eisenhower