Speaker Bios

Alstead, Tom

Anthony, Jordan

Berry, Dr. Chris

Bixby, Toni

Bledsoe, Daniel

Brandau, Dr. Adrian
Adrian Brandau has been involved in EMS for over 20 years, and the fire service for more than 30 years.  He continues to hold certification as a Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.   Adrian is board certified in Emergency Medicine and recently completed a fellowship in EMS with Life Lion EMS at Penn State Health.  Adrian currently lives in Hughesville and is one of the Assistant EMS Captains with Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department.

Carpenter, Bob

Culvey, Earl
Earl Culvey is a 25+ year veteran of EMS, having served various staff and leadership roles around North Central Pennsylvania. He is currently serving as a Paramedic Supervisor, for the Division of EMS, Geisinger Health System, in Danville, PA. He is also the Creator of the Dao of EMS, focused on professionalism, leadership and excellence in care. Earl loves to educate and share his experiences with other EMS clinicians. His interests include EMS Education and Leadership, EMS Research, provider wellness and mass casualty incident management. 

Fleagle, Deb

Fuhrman, Brittney

Godin, Jason

Gomez, Anthony

Haas, Fred
Fred Haas, NRP, MS, DICO-C, is a seasoned EMS professional with nearly four decades of experience in prehospital care, leadership, and safety management. A graduate of the Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute, Fred served 23 years with Sussex County EMS in Delaware, advancing to Shift Commander and Health and Safety Officer. He now serves as Safety Manager for Geisinger EMS and EMS Manager at Knoebels, continuing his lifelong commitment to emergency services — and enjoying his well-earned retirement exploring amusement parks and roller coasters.

Haupt, Andrew

Humes, Sara

Kachurak, Frank
Frank Kachurak is an experienced technology leader and educator with expertise in data engineering, IT strategy, and emergency services instruction. He serves as the Director of Data Engineering and IT Strategic Partner in Penn State IT and as the Clinical Course Coordinator for the Centre County Public Safety Training Center. His work reflects a balance of innovation, teaching, and service to both the academic and public safety communities.

With over 20 years of experience as a firefighter, EMT, and instructor, Frank brings real-world operational insight to both the classroom and the field. He is the owner and managing partner of Halligan Training, LLC, and an active member of the Nittany Valley Fire Company, Pleasant Gap Fire Company, and Decatur Fire Company. Frank has taught and presented for a wide range of academic and training institutions, including Penn State, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), and Bucks County Community College, bridging the gap between technology, emergency services, and applied instruction.

Krotzer, Kevin
Kevin Krotzer is a nearly 40-year veteran of the fire and EMS service and a second-generation volunteer from Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company. He spent his career as a Paramedic with the City of Allentown EMS, serving in specialized roles as a USAR Medic, Hazmat Medic, and member of multiple special operations teams, including Lehigh County and PA Company 3. Following his retirement, Kevin transitioned to Emergency Management, where he now serves as Special Operations Coordinator – Chief 42. He continues to volunteer with Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, Keystone Water Rescue, and the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team, and remains active as an instructor in EMS, hazmat, and water rescue.

Kupas, Dr. Douglas

Kwiecen, Jeffrey

Lyte, Steve

Magyar, Mike

Martin, Anthony

Newvine, Shane
Shane Newvine is a veteran EMS professional with over 30 years of service, beginning his career as an EMT in 1990 and earning his Paramedic certification from The Williamsport Hospital Paramedic Training Institute in 1992. He serves as Assistant Chief overseeing Special Operations with Jersey Shore Area EMS and also works as a part-time paramedic across central Pennsylvania. A DOH EMS Instructor since 2001 and a Tactical Medicine/Firearms Instructor with MPOETC since 2021, Shane holds National Registry and IBSC Tactical Paramedic certifications and is a Fellow of the Academy of Operational Medicine.

Siberski, Dr. Duan

Siko II, Ray
Ray Siko is a lifelong public safety professional with over 40 years of experience in emergency services. He currently serves as Chief of Police for the City of Shamokin and Chief of Department for the Kulpmont Fire Department, where he has been a chief officer for 25 years. Certified in multiple disciplines including firefighting, EMS, and tactical operations, Ray brings extensive experience in leadership, response, and training to his community and the broader emergency services field.

Squirly, Cheryl

Trueman, Mark

Wissemann, Col. (Ret'd) Michael

Col. (Ret.) Michael Wissemann is a nationally recognized leader in military medicine, healthcare operations, and emergency response, with more than 30 years of frontline and executive experience. A Penn State–trained nurse and retired Army Colonel, he has led trauma and medical teams in some of the world’s most demanding environments, including deployments to Kosovo, Iraq, and Kuwait. His career spans command and senior leadership roles shaping Army healthcare delivery across Europe and the United States, as well as leading FEMA medical teams during the COVID-19 crisis. A distinguished graduate of the U.S. Army War College, he is a board-certified nurse executive, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Today, he serves as nurse manager for Penn State University Health Services while continuing to contribute through EMS, tactical medicine, and community health education. (Keynote Session)

Organizations:

(The) Bloomsburg EMS Training Institute

Geisinger Medical Center Trauma Programs