What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

After having been on the board in several capacities, I have the broad vision and understanding needed to provide successful leadership to the organization. We have started on a course to correct and overcome some of our shortcomings as a board and society. I want to continue to work on these and move us towards the on going level of excellence that our members deserve. Working with the members and board, with the great diversity in opinion and background they posses, success is within our grasp.

J. David Feichtner Biography:

I have been in the fire and EMS service for over 15 years and in the Marine Corps for 8 years as well. This has resulted in progressive levels of responsibility in all facets of my organization. I sit on several EMS county boards and work with many others. I have worked on many projects for the Society and currently am working on some as well. I look forward to continuing the excellent level of service we provide and to seeking out the challenge of our future. We have developed new methods of instruction, ways to streamline credits and classes, and improving communication with the State. I have been a regional representative as well as president of SMEMSIC. I look forward to continuing working for you.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

My compassion and professionalism are the greatest gifts that I can offer to the IC society. Having served as a board member and several committees, I will continue to serve as a proactive voice for the membership. Great communication paired with honesty and compassion for the betterment of EMS education are also what I offer. I will use my experience that I have gained from sitting on several state EMS committees and hope to bring better communication between the EMS community to and from the state. I support excellence in EMS education and am dedication to the profession. I am also pursuing my Master's degree in Healthcare Education, and feel that will be beneficial in many ways to the Board and Society.

Maria Byrwa Biography:

She started her EMS career in 1995, as an EMT, and has been involved in EMS education from the beginning. She obtained her Associates Degree in EMS through OCC, has served as a full time Paramedic, a Firefighter and Auxiliary Police officer in Metro Detroit. She has taught at OCC and KVCC throughout her EMS career. She graduated with dual BS in Public Safety Studies and EMS and is pursuing her MAed at MSU. Recently she served on a medical mission trip to Guatemala.  She is the Project Coordinator at Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies for two EMS for Children’s Targeted Issues Grants, MI 1st STEPPs and MI PE2DS, involving simulation and pediatric EMS education. She was recently appointed the National Association of EMS Educators liaison to the EMSC national organization, serving a 2 year term.

Troy Bowling

Member At Large Candidate

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I have been an instructor since 1990, I would like to help the society to continue to advance education within the State. The experiences that I have been blessed to have over 19 years of instruction has allowed me to learn many new ways to deliver quality instruction to many EMS providers in the field today. I would Love the opportunity to share those ideas by serving on this board.

Troy Bowling Biography:

I was born in 1963 in Lakeview MI. I'm the proud father of three beautiful and very well educated children. My wife Lynda and I have been married for 26 years and our marriage continues to grow. I started in EMS as an EMT for a fire department in Hersy MI. From there I obtained my EMT-Specialist certification at Davenport college in 1985. I worked for a rural service and obtained my Paramedic certification from McLaren Hospital in Flint in 1989. Since 2001 to the present I have obtained my associates degree in EMS management, my Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, and my Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration. I have taught numerous EMS classes as well as teaching part-time in the public schools throughout Michigan. My Love for EMS has never wavered and it continues to grow as I learn many new ways to treat the patients I come in contact with.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I am currently the Director of Patient Access for Mobile Medical Response. My primary responsibilities include all education programs and our dispatch center. I also continue to work with our accounts receivable department and field data product. I have been a Paramedic I/C for approximately 15 Years. I have instructor credentials in PEPP, GEMS, ACLS, and PHTLS. I have spoke nationally on field data implementation and deployment. I am also currently serving on the Scope of Practice Advisory Committee. In working for a company that provides urban and rural services I feel that I can bring a well rounded perspective to the Society.

Steve Myers Biography:

Hello! I am currently the Director of Patient Access for Mobile Medical Response. My primary responsibilities include all education programs and our dispatch center. I also continue to work with our accounts receivable department and field data product. I have been a Paramedic I/C for approximately 15 Years. I have instructor credentials in PEPP, GEMS, ACLS, and PHTLS. I have spoke nationally on field data implementation and deployment. I am also currently serving on the Scope of Practice Advisory Committee. In working for a company that provides urban and rural services I feel that I can bring a well rounded perspective to the Society. I live in Clare with my wife Debbie and two sons Andy and Alex who both are in college. I would appreciate you support.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

Loyalty.

Joe Miron Biography:

Started EMS life in February 1998 working my way up to Paramedic I/C and currently working as an EMS Educator for Genesys Regional Medical Center.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I have had the honor to have served as the Region 1 Representative for the last 2 years. It has been a privilege to participate in Society activities that have and will continue to bring Michigan EMS education to the next level. There have been, and are, many exciting things happening in Michigan. our Society is well respected throughout the State Government, and our input is valued. We need to make sure we continue to have strong, active leadership, and to ensure the path EMS education in Michigan takes is well thought and the best for our future. I believe I can continue to represent West Michigan and ensure the best for all of our futures.

Eric Smith Biography:

I have been a Society member since 2001, and in EMS since 1995. I currently work full time for Montcalm County Emergency Services Department as Supervisor. I am responsible for the Department's training and education there. I also teach EMT and other Emergency Medicine and Criminal Justice classes at Montcalm Community College. Public Safety training and consulting is another part time job for me, as I created my own company to fill a local need for such services, which has been very successful as well.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I believe I have given a great deal to the society as a whole. I bring with me years of experience in conference planning and working, as well as experience in the EMS field. I am a qualified instructor and very much enjoy teaching EMS at Lansing Community College. I still maintain working in the field as I feel that teaching something means you can successfully do the task. I believe I can keep bringing a positive attitude and be a tremendous asset to the IC Society. I very much enjoy serving on this board and helping in whatever capacity that is needed.

Evelyn Barnum Biography:

I have been in EMS for 34 years now. I am currently employed at Lansing Community College and part time at Mercy Ambulance service. I serve in a lead faculty position at the college and as a paramedic at Mercy Ambulance. I have earned a Doctorate in Motivational speaking, and I am in current classes towards my Doctorate of Theology. I believe that giving back some of the knowledge I have gained over the years is as important as the work itself. I am the Region two rep for the IC Society Board of Directors. I serve on the membership committee as well as several other committees in the IC society. I serve on the EMSCC as a representative for Michigan Association of EMT's and as well a trustee on their board of directors. I have served in the capacities of President, Sec/Treas and trustee on the MAEMT board. I have served as the Co-Chair Michigan EMS Expo and as the Assistant Educational Coordinator. I am currently the CEO of Great Lakes EMS Conference here in Michigan. I have always and will always support EMS and the teaching of the profession. I believe that we are a growing profession that is highly professional and would love to continue to bring that to every aspect of EMS.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I have served as a board member and member at large I'm currently a member of the I/C Society. I have served on the membership committee for the I/C Society. I also currently serve as a board member and past president for MAEMT. I would like to see the society grow in membership and strength which will furthermore advance communication for our members at the State level.

Steven Sherrard Biography:

I have been involved in EMS for 21 years and teaching for 15 years I'm currently CCEMT-P, EMSIC, ACLS Instructor, BLS Instructor, PHTLS Coordinator, PALS Coordinator, EVOC Instructor. I'm married with two children and live in Sterling Heights, Michigan. I am currently the education coordinator for Universal Macomb Ambulance Service while still maintaining my ability to work on the road to strengthen and advance my skills. I was the educational coordinator for the state's annual EMS EXPO, for 8 years, which has given me many valuable opportunities to further education for EMS, Fire, and Nursing statewide.

What do you feel you have to offer our membership by serving on the Board of Directors?

I would like to continue to serve on the Board Of Directors as one of the Upper Peninsula Representatives. Being on the Board has given me the chance to see and learn about changes in the EMS Instructor community not only in Michigan but Nationally.

Louis Bailey Sr. Biography:

I am the assistant chief for Burt Township Ambulance Corps. I joined Burt Township in 1993 and received my IC License in 1999. I am on two Medical Control Boards, Luce County and Alger County. I am also involved in training for Burt Township Fire Department and the President of Eastern Upper Peninsula Search and Rescue.