Councils Data Managers Overview The 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 Vision The 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. Mission The mission of the Data Managers Council is to promote the development, standardization, and improvement of state and national EMS data systems. Scope The 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. Meetings The 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 Chairperson Kevin Putman Michigan EMS Data Manager Western Michigan University, School of Medicine 1000 Oakland Dr Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 (269) 337-4291 kevin.putman@med.wmich.edu Chairperson Elect Tom McGinnis, EMT-P Chief, EMS Systems Division California EMS Authority (916) 431-3695 Tom.mcginnis@emsa.ca.gov Secretary Chuck Happel EMS Data Coordinator WI Dept. of Health Svcs. DPH-BCDER-EMS 1 West Wilson Street, Room 372 Madison, WI 53701 (608) 266-8853 Email: charles.happel@dhs.wisconsin.gov Immediate Past Chairperson Vacant Regional Representatives East Region Connecticut, 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. Representative Chip Cooper Data Manager NH Dept. of Safety, EMS 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 (603) 223-4200; F: (603) 271-4567 richard.cooper@dos.nh.gov Great Lakes Region Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Representative Dan Lee Data and Information Systems Manager Division of EMS and Highway Safety 122 S Michigan Ave, Room 768 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814.0056 daniel.lee@illinois.gov South Region Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Representative Gary Shirley Tennessee Department of Health Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-1297 gary.w.shirley@tn.gov Alternate Drew Chandler Data Administrator Kentucky Board of EMS 300 North Main Street Versailles, KY 40383 859-256-3572 drew.chandler@kctcs.edu Western Plains Region Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Representative Jay Ostby Wyoming Dept. of Health, EMS 6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 400 Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-7955 jay.ostby@wyo.gov West Region Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, and Washington. Representative Anne Vossbrink, MS EMS Data Administrator Bureau of EMS and Trauma System Arizona Department of Health Services 150 N. 18th Ave, Ste. 540, Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-364-3164 Anne.Vossbrink@azdhs.gov For More Information Rachael Alter, BA, QAS Program Manager alter@nasemso.org
