CouncilsData ManagersOverviewThe Data Managers Council formulates recommendations on policies and positions specific to EMS data systems. The Data Managers Council is committed to assure that EMS leadership has a “seat at the table” in data initiatives, as well as reviews and provides input into national plans and documents. About VisionThe vision of the Data Managers Council is to be a national leader in developing and maintaining a fully-integrated and functioning National EMS Information System in all states and territories.MissionThe mission of the Data Managers Council is to promote the development, standardization, and improvement of state and national EMS data systems.ScopeThe Data Managers 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.MeetingsThe Data Managers Council meets by teleconference on the third Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time; generally for two hours. The Council also meets at both the NASEMSO Mid-Year (March) and Annual (last September or early October) Meetings. Documents & Resources TitleDateTypesCategoriesdocument_type_hfilterdocument_group_hfilter Officers ChairTom McGinnis, EMT-P Chief, EMS Systems Division California EMS AuthorityChair ElectJay Ostby Licensing Officer, Reporting & Data Analyst Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical ServicesSecretaryDrew Chandler Data Administrator Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical ServicesImmediate Past ChairpersonKevin Putman Michigan EMS Data Manager Regional Representatives East RegionConnecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia.RepresentativeChip Cooper Data Manager NH Dept. of Safety, EMSGreat Lakes RegionIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.RepresentativeDan Lee Data and Information Systems Manager Division of EMS and Highway SafetySouth RegionAlabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.RepresentativeBritnei Outland Data Manager Tennessee Office of EMSWestern Plains RegionColorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.RepresentativeJay Ostby Wyoming Dept. of Health, EMSWest RegionAlaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, and Washington.RepresentativeAnne Vossbrink, MS EMS Data Administrator Bureau of EMS and Trauma SystemFor More InformationRachael Alter, BA, QAS Program Manager alter@nasemso.org
