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The Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) is excited to announce that Kevin Turner has been appointed as its new Executive Director, effective September 30, 2024. Kevin brings over a decade of leadership experience in operations, supply chain management, and EMS services, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Cataldo Ambulance Service, where he spearheaded operational planning and drove significant cost savings while expanding services.

With a strong background in strategic planning, contract negotiation, and team leadership, Kevin has demonstrated a commitment to advancing healthcare and emergency services in Massachusetts. The MAA is confident that Kevin’s expertise and passion for EMS will guide the organization toward continued growth and success in advocating for the highest quality pre-hospital care.

We look forward to Kevin’s leadership as he works closely with members, legislators, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the EMS profession across the Commonwealth. Please join us in welcoming Kevin to the MAA!

Following successful growth, the Massachusetts Ambulance Association seeks an executive director to take the association to the next level. The estimated start date for this position is September 2024.

Massachusetts Ambulance Association

Executive Director

Position Description | Updated July 8, 2024

Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter to maa@ambulance.org.

Position Summary

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) board seeks a highly skilled leader to serve as the organization’s chief executive. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

The successful Executive Director will effectively promote the MAA and its public policy initiatives while engaging EMS providers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual membership renewal process.
• Drive sustained membership growth through marketing and communications to ambulance services and EMS vendors.
• Facilitate annual Association strategic planning to set short- and long-term goals. In collaboration with board leaders, sustain progress toward these objectives.
• Manage contracts with the Association’s vendors and contractors, including but not limited to attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, and lobbyists.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in federal and state emergency medical services (EMS) policy, reimbursement, patient care, licensure, and regulation. Support advocacy efforts driven by the board and lobbyists.
• Engage members, legislators, regulators, and other partners to advance advocacy for the EMS profession.
• Ensure compliance with MAA by-laws and governance.
• Communicate routinely and effectively with members and board leaders. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals as appropriate.
• Grow and manage social media channels.
• Develop agendas and take minutes for all board, membership, and committee meetings. Manage the Association content calendar.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop monthly financials for board review.
• Identify, engage, and support outside CPA firm for an annual audit.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to allow the MAA to carry out its work.
• Draft official correspondence of the organization and execute legal documents.
• Plan and execute MAA education and events at the direction of the board.
• Represent MAA members at local, state, regional, and national meetings and conventions as directed by the board.
• Collaborate with the board and committee chairs on industry educational events for MAA members.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of ten years of professional experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and public policy in Massachusetts.
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and website content management systems.
• Experience in association management, event planning, and/or nonprofit management are a significant plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

 

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated range is $125,000–150,000.

About the Massachusetts Ambulance Association

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association is the trade association for private ambulance services throughout the Commonwealth. Our association members employ over 6,000 employees and operate 80% of all licensed ambulances within our state. Together our members advocate for the policy supporting the highest quality pre-hospital care. www.massambulance.org

For Immediate Release

May 13, 2024

Contact Amanda Riordan Telephone 703-615-4492 Email maa@ambulance.org Website www.massambulance.org

Massachusetts Ambulance Association Honors Ambulance Providers with Convoy of Champions Parade During EMS Week

Bedford, MA—The Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) will celebrate the exceptional dedication of the Commonwealth’s emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during the 50^th Annual National EMS Week. On May 23, the MAA will host the fifth annual Convoy of Champions ambulance parade to recognize the extraordinary contributions of emergency medical services (EMS) in our communities.

A parade of ambulances (“Convoy of Champions”) will depart UMass Medical Science Park in Worcester at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, May 23, with an expected arrival at Boston MedFlight in Bedford at 11:45am. Participating ambulance providers hail from across Massachusetts and will be escorted on the highway by the Massachusetts State Police. UMass Memorial LifeFlight and Boston MedFlight air ambulances will also fly over the parade route.

At this year’s event, mobile healthcare services will be honored with awards recognizing their collective service to the 6.9 million residents of the Commonwealth. The program recognizes the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our health care infrastructure. As healthcare evolves, so had EMS with the advent of mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine and partnerships with key entities in breaking down the brick and mortar barriers to provide care where the patient needs it most.

Speakers include Representative John J. Mahoney of the Massachusetts State Legislature’s 13^th District, Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health, MAA President Dennis Cataldo, and Boston MedFlight CEO Maura Hughes.

Timeline of Events for Thursday, May 23

• 10:00 Ambulances assemble at UMass Memorial
• 11:00 Convoy leaves Worcester
• 11:45 Convoy arrives at Boston MedFlight in Hanscom
• 12:00 Lunch buffet opens
• 12:15 Program begins (Speakers: Representative John J. Mahoney, Dr. Todd Ellerin, Dennis Cataldo, Maura Hughes; Awards; Group Picture)
• 14:00 Program concludes, ambulances depart

Media are invited to join the Convoy in Worcester and/or at the Boston MedFlight Hangar at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford. Interviews are available with Massachusetts Ambulance Association leaders.

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About the Massachusetts Ambulance Association

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association’s membership is composed of more than 30 ambulance service providers from across the Commonwealth. MAA’s 6,000 employees provide 75% of the emergency medical services transports in Massachusetts. Together, MAA members advocate for high-quality, sustainable mobile healthcare.

About EMS Week (May 19–25, 2024)

During the 50th Annual National EMS Week, communities will honor frontline heroes who provide emergency medical care that saves and sustains so many lives every day. The 2024 EMS Week theme is "Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future."  

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association board honors the 2022 Massachusetts Stars of Life!

Glen Biddiscombe, Lead EMT, Boston MedFlight

Daniel Brown, Advanced EMT, Brewster Ambulance Service

Jose Caballero Ortega, District Commander/Paramedic, Transformative Healthcare

Kathy Carroll, Communication Supervisor & EMT, Cataldo Ambulance Service

Peter Chirigotis, BLS Field Supervisor/Hospital Liaison, Transformative Health Care

Samantha Clark, EMT, Northern Berkshire EMS

Timothy Coleman, Paramedic, Patriot Ambulance

Linda Devereaux, Community Paramedic, Cataldo Ambulance Service

Nick Henderson, Senior Clinical Manager, Armstrong Ambulance Service

Julie Inzerillo, Community Paramedic, Worcester EMS

Greg Johnson, Paramedic, National Ambulance Service

Delaney Kenny, EMT & Field Training Officer, Armstrong Ambulance Service

Samantha Kuenzler, Paramedic, Trinity EMS a Division of PRIDESTAR

Thomas Mackey, EMT, Patriot Ambulance

Greg McAllister, EMT & Field Training Officer, Brewster Ambulance Service

Dennis Perkins, Paramedic & Field Supervisor, Brewster Ambulance Service

Kevin Pywell, EMT, Boston EMS

Brian Rettger, Paramedic, Worcester EMS

Harold Reynolds, Paramedic & Field Supervisor, Brewster Ambulance Service

Scot Spring, Advanced EMT, Northern Berkshire EMS

Aleksey Taganov, Paramedic, National Ambulance Service

Bobby Thorne, Paramedic, Trinity EMS a Division of PRIDESTAR

Michael Walker, EMT, Boston EMS

Massachusetts Ambulance Association

Executive Director

Position Description | Updated March 4, 2022

Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter to maa@ambulance.org.

Position Summary

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) board seeks a highly skilled leader to serve as the organization’s chief executive. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

The successful Executive Director will effectively promote the MAA and its public policy initiatives while engaging EMS providers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual membership renewal process.
• Drive sustained membership growth through marketing and communications to ambulance services and EMS vendors.
• Facilitate annual Association strategic planning to set short and long term goals. In collaboration with board leaders, sustain progress toward these objectives.
• Manage contracts with the Association’s vendors and contractors, including but not limited to attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, and lobbyists.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in federal and state emergency medical services (EMS) policy, reimbursement, patient care, licensure, and regulation. Support advocacy efforts driven by the board and lobbyists.
• Engage members, legislators, regulators, and other partners to advance advocacy for the EMS profession.
• Ensure compliance with MAA by-laws and adopted governance structure.
• Communicate routinely and effectively with members and board leaders. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals as appropriate.
• Grow and manage social media channels.
• Develop agendas and take minutes for all board, membership, and committee meetings. Manage the Association content calendar.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop monthly financials for board review.
• Identify, engage, and support outside CPA firm for an annual audit.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to allow the MAA to carry out its work.
• Draft official correspondence of the organization and execute legal documents.
• Plan and execute MAA education and events at the direction of the board.
• Represent MAA members at local, state, regional, and national meetings and conventions as directed by the board.
• Collaborate with the board and committee chairs on industry educational events for MAA members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and public policy in Massachusetts.
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and website content management systems.
• Experience association management, event planning, and/or nonprofit management are a significant plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Massachusetts Ambulance Association

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association is the trade association for private ambulance services throughout the Commonwealth. Our association members employ over 6,000 employees and operate 80% of all licensed ambulances within our state. Together our members advocate for the policy supporting the highest quality pre-hospital care. www.massambulance.org

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Robert "Bob" Tetreault
EMT
Lifeline Ambulance Service
Transformative Health Care

Bob has worked at Lifeline Ambulance Service for five dedicated years. Bob is a champion of the virtues of hard work and dedication. He has never been late to a shift and is always ready, willing, and able to help a community member in need. Embarking on a long trip with a sick patient isn’t easy, but service is what we are all about.

Bob is the first person we call when a long job gets called in and to date has not rejected one of them. In EMS having a set partner, truck, or base assignment is something we strive for because it allows for some sense of normalcy in one of the most demanding professions. Bob is a true team player who remains fluid and flexible in any given situation the system sends his way. His patience does not go unnoticed, and his benevolence never goes unnoticed. Bob’s virtues and professionalism inspire all of us.

For Immediate Release

May 12, 2021 (Updated May 17)

Contact Amanda Riordan Telephone 703-615-4492 Email maa@ambulance.org Website www.massambulance.org

Massachusetts Ambulance Association Honors EMS Providers with Convoy of Champions Parade, Stars of Life Awards During EMS Week

Bedford, MA—The Massachusetts Ambulance Association will celebrate the exceptional dedication of the Commonwealth’s emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during the 46^th Annual National EMS Week. On May 18, the MAA will host the second annual Convoy of Champions ambulance parade as well as the first-ever Massachusetts Stars of Life awards ceremony to recognize specific field providers for their personal contributions to their communities.

Second Annual Convoy of Champions Parade

A parade of ambulances (“Convoy of Champions”) will depart UMass Medical Science Park in Worcester at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 18, with an expected arrival at Boston MedFlight in Bedford at 1:00pm. Participating ambulance providers hail from across Massachusetts and will be escorted on the highway by the Massachusetts State Police. A UMass Memorial LifeFlight air ambulance will also fly over the parade route.

Inaugural Massachusetts Stars of Life Award Ceremony

At this year’s inaugural Massachusetts Ambulance Association Stars of Life event, exemplary mobile healthcare professionals will be honored with medallions in recognition of their service. The Massachusetts Stars of Life program showcases the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession in our state. The program recognizes the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our health care infrastructure, especially in the face of the crucial role that mobile healthcare has provided in COVID-19 testing and vaccination.

Speakers include MAA President Dennis Cataldo, Boston MedFlight CEO Maura Hughes, and 2021 Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians (MACEP) ER Physician of the Year Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham Hospital. US Senator Edward Markey and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito will appear via video as well to congratulate the honorees. The 2021 Massachusetts Stars of Life are:

• Chris Bargmann, Paramedic, Northern Berkshire EMS
• Todd Beaudet, EMT, Atlantic Ambulance Service
• George Beckwith, EMT, Northern Berkshire EMS
• Erica Bulshey, Advanced EMT, County Ambulance Service
• Stacy Caterina, Paramedic/MIH Paramedic, Cataldo Ambulance
• Shaun Churchill, Paramedic/Base Supervisor, Armstrong Ambulance Service
• Cassandra Cohen, EMT, Boston EMS
• Mark Davenport, EMT, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Ambulance Service
• Chris Farley, Critical Care Transport EMT, Boston MedFlight
• Ronald Gigliotti, EMS Lieutenant, Worcester EMS
• Ross Griffin, EMT/Field Training Officer, Armstrong Ambulance Service 
• Kristen Hunter, EMT, Action Ambulance Service Inc
•  Shawn Hunter, EMT B & Education Manager, Trinity EMS
• Fred Jeffries, Critical Care Transport Paramedic, Boston MedFlight
• Camron Kennedy, Paramedic, Patriot Ambulance
• Kevin LaPierre, Paramedic, Action Ambulance Service Inc
• Mackenzie Mills, EMT, Boston EMS
• Lana Poirier, Paramedic, Trinity EMS
• Shannon Regan, Paramedic/Field Training Officer, County Ambulance Service
• Patrick Ring, Paramedic, Worcester EMS
• Kevin Robischeau, Paramedic, Fallon Ambulance / Transformative Health Care
• Yianni Smiliotopoulos, Field Training Officer, Fallon Ambulance / Transformative Health Care
• Robert Tetreault, EMT, LifeLine Ambulance / Transformative Health Care
• Glen Timmons, Mobile Healthcare Paramedic, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Ambulance Service
• Antonio Velazquez, EMT, Patriot Ambulance

Timeline of Events for May 18

• 11:30 - Ambulances driven by Stars of Life arrive at UMass Medical Science Park (381 Plantation Street, Worcester) for line-up and boxed lunch.
• 12:00 - Convoy of Champions leaves Worcester for Boston MedFlight
• 13:00 - Convoy of Champions arrives at Boston MedFlight hangar (150 Hanscom Dr, Bedford, MA 01730)
• 13:10 - Massachusetts Stars of Life Medallion and Pin Ceremony at the Boston MedFlight Hangar
• 14:30 – Adjournment

Media are invited to join the Convoy in Worcester and/or at the Boston MedFlight Hangar in Bedford. Interviews are available with Massachusetts Ambulance Association leaders as well as the Star of Life heroes.

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About the Massachusetts Ambulance Association

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association’s membership is composed of more than 30 ambulance service providers from across the Commonwealth. MAA’s 6,000 employees provide 70% of the emergency medical services transports in Massachusetts. Together, MAA members advocate for high-quality, sustainable mobile healthcare.

About EMS Week (May 16–22, 2021)

During the 46^th Annual National EMS Week, communities will honor frontline heroes who provide emergency medical care that saves and sustains so many lives every day. The 2021 EMS Week theme is "THIS IS EMS: Caring for Our Communities." 

Kevin Robischeau
Paramedic
Transformative Healthcare

Kevin has been with our team for almost 34 years. He has displayed such dedication, and is one of our hardest workers. Kevin is always willing to pick up extra shifts and help the team however he can.

John (Yanni) Smiliotopoulos
Field Training Officer
Fallon Ambulance
Transformative Healthcare

Yanni has 8 years of experience in EMS. He has worked at Fallon for 6 years! He is a great role model for new team members and it a very valuable Field Training Officer. Previously, Yanni was a small business owner for 16 years. He also works as Head of Security at a local restaurant in Cambridge. His hobbies include cooking and drumming!