CAAS Board of Directors

The CAAS Board of Directors provides governance, strategic direction, and financial stewardship for the Commission, ensuring the integrity, sustainability, and independence of the accreditation program. The Board does not participate in individual accreditation decisions, which are the sole responsibility of the Panel of Commissioners.

The Commission’s Board of Directors includes representatives from the following six national EMS-related organizations. 



  1. Troy Hagen

    Troy Hagen

    Chair

    CCO, Falck USA

    Representing: NEMSMA

  2. Jon Howell

    Jon Howell

    Vice Chair

    President of Emergency Medical Services, HH Health System

    Representing: AAA

  3. Thomas Fennell

    Thomas Fennell

    Secretary

    Regulatory Officer, Mayo Clinic Ambulance

    Representing: AAA

  4. David Edgar

    David Edgar

    Treasurer

    Principal, Edgar Solutions

    Representing: NAEMT

  5. Headshot of Kristopher Lyon, MD, FACEP

    Kristopher Lyon, MD, FACEP

    Medical Director, Kern County EMS

    Representing: ACEP

  6. Headshot of Kathy J. Rinnert, MD, MPH, FACEP

    Kathy J. Rinnert, MD, MPH, FACEP

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

    Representing: NAEMSP

  7. Headshot of Mark D. Meijer

    Mark D. Meijer

    CEO, Life EMS, Inc.

    Representing: AAA

  8. Headshot of Thomas Mitchell

    Thomas Mitchell

    Chief, Office of EMS, North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services

    Representing: NASEMSO

  9. Headshot of Lori Burns

    Lori Burns

    National VP of GMR Learning, Global Medical Response

    Representing: AAA