Biographies

Medical Director:

Ryan Ramsey, MD, FAAEM

Dr. Ramsey attended Abilene Christian University and graduated summa cum laude in 1997 with a BS in Biology.  He then went on to graduate from Texas A&M University College of Medicine in 2001.  After graduation, he remained in Temple for his residency training.  He was selected as chief resident his final year and graduated in 2004.  Dr. Ramsey then moved to Round Rock and began his career with Capitol Emergency Associates.  He has worked at Round Rock Medical Center and at St. David’s Hospital as a staff physician.  In 2007, he transferred to St. David’s Georgetown hospital to become the Quality Assurance Director.  He currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Emergency Department.  During his time in the Austin area, Dr. Ramsey has also worked as the Medical Director of Rediclinic in Leander, TX.  He has worked with Holland American Cruise Lines as a ship physician.  He also works with the University of Texas EMS system as a stadium physician during football games.  In his free time, Dr. Ramsey also does volunteer work with Williamson County EMS.  He has been the Medical Director of EMTS since 2010.

EMS Program Director and Basic Course Coordinator:

Matt Nealand, BS, LP, TDSHS EMS Educator, NAEMSE Instructor II

Matt has an extensive background working in fire departments and EMS agencies throughout the country.  Starting at a young age, he volunteered as a cadet for the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department.  He attended Western Illinois University and received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.  While at WIU, he received his Paramedic certification and lived at the Macomb Fire Department as a student firefighter.

In 1999, he moved to Austin and began working for Austin/Travis County EMS.  During his time working for Austin/Travis County, he ran over 10,000 EMS calls.  In addition, he gained experience in Special Operations areas such as high-angle, confined space, and swift-water rescue.  In 2003, Matt moved to Sitka, Alaska and worked as the EMS Captain.  He was in charge of all aspects of a small, rural fire-based EMS system.

Matt currently is a Paramedic for Williamson County EMS and EMS Instructor.  In addition, he is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Management of EMS course.

Advanced Course Coordinator and ALS/BLS Instructor:

Terri King AAS, BS, MA, CCEMTP, NREMT-P, LP

Terri King is a 30 year veteran public educator and a practicing Paramedic for over 10 years.  Ms. King is also an associate professor in the Emergency Medical Services Profession department at Austin Community College, and currently serves as the Commander of Clinical Practices for Williamson County EMS System. Her main responsibilities are training and continuing education for 113 paramedics, and the credentialing for providers in 16 Fire Department first response agencies.

Terri is an active member in NAEMT as a coordinator for PHTLS, AMLS, and EPC as well as NAEMSE where she is a member of the Education Committee. As a Nationally Certified EMS Educator and Texas EMS Advanced Coordinator, Terri strives to effect positive system changes to improve training and education for all levels pre-hospital care.

Program Administrator:

Laura Nealand, TDSHS EMS Educator, NAEMSE Instructor II

Clinical Coordinator:

Landon Willhoite, Licensed Paramedic

Administrative Staff:

Aundrea Galvez, Office Manager

EMS Instructors:

John Gonzales, Licensed Paramedic

John Gonzales has been involved in medicine since 1992 when he joined the Army as a medic and earned his NREMT-B certification.  After leaving the army in 1999, John worked at the now University Medical Center Brackenridge in the Intermediate Care Unit and later at Seton Medical Center’s ED.  He then moved on to The Austin Diagnostic Clinic where he worked as a mid-level manager and was the Clinical Manager for the Orthopedics, Podiatry and Nephrology Departments.  John earned his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services and became a Licensed Paramedic in 2004.

John Currently works for Williamson County EMS where he is the Captain of Clinical Practices.  He is also a TDSHS EMS Instructor as well as a BLS, ACLS, PALS, EPC, PHTLS, AMLS, and CALS (Comprehensive Advanced Life Support) Instructor.  Also, John is a member of the American Heart Association’s ECC First Aid Subcommittee. Professional memberships include the National Association of EMS Physicians, the National Association of EMS Educators and the National Association of EMTs.

John recently joined EMTS from Temple College where he has actively been teaching EMS students since 2006. John enjoys teaching and preparing others to enter the ever changing and exciting world of EMS

Willem Van de Plas, Licensed Paramedic

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Chris Marks, EMT-Paramedic

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Nate Rasumssen, EMT Paramedic

Don Rose, EMT Paramedic

Archer Scherer, EMT Paramedic, EMS Educator

Jeremy Stimson, Licensed Paramedic

Daniel Sledge, Licensed Paramedic

Brent Carrillo, EMT Paramedic, EMS Educator