Data Managers Council (DMC)

Council Overview

The DMC is comprised of the individuals in states and territories who provide data collection, analysis, and use assistance to EMS agencies. The council works to standardize EMS data in an effort to improve the quality of data reflected in the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS).

The council provides a forum for communication, interaction and networking between peers, other national organizations and federal agencies with similar missions. This forum allows for the sharing of best practices; developing and encouraging mentoring programs; the joint resolution of obstacles and challenges; and the nationwide promotion of evidence-based decision making for EMS system development.

Documents & Resources
Access data-related materials and supporting council documents below. Resources with descriptions can be found from the "Documents & Resources" button or a list of documents through the "Library" button. Please note that council-specific materials are accessible to members only and require you to log in to view.

Documents & Resources

Library

Council Leadership & Liaisons

The DMC Steering Committee is made up of the Officers & Regional Representative leads.

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Officers

Chair

Amber Viitanen

EMS Data Manager

Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment

Chair-Elect

Peter Geissert

Interim EMS & Trauma Data Manager

Oregon Health Authority

Secretary

Gavin Sussman

EMS and Trauma Registries Manager

Texas EMS and Trauma Systems Section

Immediate Past Chairperson

Jay Ostby

Reporting & Data Analyst

Wyoming Office of EMS

Terms through April 2026

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Regional Representatives

East

Chip Cooper (New Hampshire)

Great Lakes

Elizabeth Rybczyk (Wisconsin))

South

Britnei Outland (Tennessee)

Western Plains

Amber Viitanen (Colorado)

West

Anne Vossbrink (Arizona)

View a map of the NASEMSO regions.

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Liaisons

NEMSIS Advisory Board

Tom McGinnis (California)

Additional information

National Pediatric Readiness Project Quality Improvement Registry – Quality Improvement Analytics Advisory Board

Amber Viitanen (Colorado)

Additional information

Council Vision and Mission

Vision

To be a national leader in developing and maintaining a fully-integrated and functioning National EMS Information System in all states and territories.

Mission

Promote the development, standardization, and improvement of state and national EMS data systems.

Staff Support

Randall Eimermann

NEMSIS Liaison
Contact Randall