{"id":275,"date":"2026-03-05T15:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swvaems.org\/?page_id=275"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:41:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swvaems.org\/?page_id=275","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Organizational Overview<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in 1979. It is an integral part of Virginia’s comprehensive EMS system. It serves to assess, identify, coordinate, plan and implement efficient and effective regional EMS delivery systems in partnership with Virginia’s Office of Emergency Medical Services and EMS Advisory Board. We provide a wide range of services to promote our organizational mission and strategic plan that defines how we can best serve the diverse and unique needs of the regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key services provided by the council include regional EMS planning, training, testing, grant assistance, and technical support. Additionally, we coordinate the regional Critical Incident Stress Management team and operate a regional training equipment lending library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Mission: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To evaluate the needs of the EMS community and to provide the services necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality in southwest Virginia arising from emergent illness or traumatic injury through facilitation, coordination, and planning of a comprehensive EMS system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Vision: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To constantly elevate the quality of prehospital care and EMS response throughout Southwest Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board Of Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Southwest Virginia EMS Council Board of Directors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Member Name<\/th>Representing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jenna Dunn<\/td>Bland County<\/td><\/tr>
Josh McGlothlin<\/td>Buchanan County <\/td><\/tr>
Jason Felts<\/td>Carroll County<\/td><\/tr>
Stacey Farley<\/td>City of Bristol<\/td><\/tr>
Vacant<\/td>City of Galax<\/td><\/tr>
Todd Lagow<\/td>City of Norton<\/td><\/tr>
Vacant<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Ron Kendrick<\/td>Dickenson County<\/td><\/tr>
Anita Perry<\/td>Hospital Administrator<\/td><\/tr>
Paul Hoyle<\/td>Grayson County<\/td><\/tr>
Jessica Antonino<\/td>Emergency Nurse<\/td><\/tr>
Carla Gunter<\/td>Hospital Administrator<\/td><\/tr>
Adam Sharrett<\/td>Lee County<\/td><\/tr>
Crystal Lawson<\/td>Lenowisco PDC<\/td><\/tr>
Delilah McFadden<\/td>PD-2 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
Jay Gouge<\/td>Mt. Rogers PDC<\/td><\/tr>
J.R. Long<\/td>PD-1 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
J.C. Bolling<\/td>PD-3 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Paul Phillips<\/td>Regional OMD<\/td><\/tr>
Maxie Skeen <\/td>Russell County<\/td><\/tr>
Wendel Burke<\/td>Scott County<\/td><\/tr>
Curtis Crawford<\/td>Smyth County<\/td><\/tr>
Charlie Smith<\/td>SWVA CISM Team<\/td><\/tr>
Rudy Keith<\/td>Tazewell County<\/td><\/tr>
Dreama Chandler<\/td>VAVRS District 7<\/td><\/tr>
Earl Carter<\/td>VAVRS District 9<\/td><\/tr>
Theresa Kingsley-Varble<\/td>Washington County<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Teresa Tyson<\/td>Wise County<\/td><\/tr>
Greg Frazier<\/td>Wythe County<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwest Virginia EMS Council VDH\/OEMS EMS Region 1 Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryan Kimberlin, NRP, CCP, Executive Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Whiteaker, M.A., NRP, CCP, Field Coordinator, AHA Administrator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Wilkinson, MHA, CP-C, NRP, Field Coordinator, Education Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Everhart, B.S, NRP, EMS Liaison, Systems Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Busick, EMS Liaison, PI coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christy Tolbert, Administrative Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Shenandoah EMS Foundation <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Whale, Medication Logistics & Compliance Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Larrick, TC Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mi Ryeng Song, Medication Logistics & Compliance Assistant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Organizational Overview<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in 1979. It is an integral part of Virginia's comprehensive EMS system. It serves to assess, identify, coordinate, plan and implement efficient and effective regional EMS delivery systems in partnership with Virginia's Office of Emergency Medical Services and EMS Advisory Board. We provide a wide range of services to promote our organizational mission and strategic plan that defines how we can best serve the diverse and unique needs of the regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key services provided by the council include regional EMS planning, training, testing, grant assistance, and technical support. Additionally, we coordinate the regional Critical Incident Stress Management team and operate a regional training equipment lending library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Mission: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To evaluate the needs of the EMS community and to provide the services necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality in southwest Virginia arising from emergent illness or traumatic injury through facilitation, coordination, and planning of a comprehensive EMS system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Vision: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To constantly elevate the quality of prehospital care and EMS response throughout Southwest Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board Of Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwest Virginia EMS Council Board of Directors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member Name<\/th>Representing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Jenna Dunn<\/td>Bland County<\/td><\/tr>
Josh McGlothlin<\/td>Buchanan County <\/td><\/tr>
Jason Felts<\/td>Carroll County<\/td><\/tr>
Stacey Farley<\/td>City of Bristol<\/td><\/tr>
Vacant<\/td>City of Galax<\/td><\/tr>
Todd Lagow<\/td>City of Norton<\/td><\/tr>
Vacant<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Ron Kendrick<\/td>Dickenson County<\/td><\/tr>
Anita Perry<\/td>Hospital Administrator<\/td><\/tr>
Paul Hoyle<\/td>Grayson County<\/td><\/tr>
Jessica Antonino<\/td>Emergency Nurse<\/td><\/tr>
Carla Gunter<\/td>Hospital Administrator<\/td><\/tr>
Adam Sharrett<\/td>Lee County<\/td><\/tr>
Crystal Lawson<\/td>Lenowisco PDC<\/td><\/tr>
Delilah McFadden<\/td>PD-2 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
Jay Gouge<\/td>Mt. Rogers PDC<\/td><\/tr>
J.R. Long<\/td>PD-1 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
J.C. Bolling<\/td>PD-3 At Large<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Paul Phillips<\/td>Regional OMD<\/td><\/tr>
Maxie Skeen <\/td>Russell County<\/td><\/tr>
Wendel Burke<\/td>Scott County<\/td><\/tr>
Curtis Crawford<\/td>Smyth County<\/td><\/tr>
Charlie Smith<\/td>SWVA CISM Team<\/td><\/tr>
Rudy Keith<\/td>Tazewell County<\/td><\/tr>
Dreama Chandler<\/td>VAVRS District 7<\/td><\/tr>
Earl Carter<\/td>VAVRS District 9<\/td><\/tr>
Theresa Kingsley-Varble<\/td>Washington County<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Teresa Tyson<\/td>Wise County<\/td><\/tr>
Greg Frazier<\/td>Wythe County<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwest Virginia EMS Council VDH\/OEMS EMS Region 1 Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryan Kimberlin, NRP, CCP, Executive Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Whiteaker, M.A., NRP, CCP, Field Coordinator, AHA Administrator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Wilkinson, MHA, CP-C, NRP, Field Coordinator, Education Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Everhart, B.S, NRP, EMS Liaison, Systems Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Busick, EMS Liaison, PI coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christy Tolbert, Administrative Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Shenandoah EMS Foundation <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Whale, Medication Logistics & Compliance Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Larrick, TC Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mi Ryeng Song, Medication Logistics & Compliance Assistant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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