Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council Board of Directors
May 19 @ 12:00 - 14:00
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Thank you to every EMS professional, dispatcher, nurse, physician, and support staff across Northeast Colorado. Your work saves lives every day.
Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council
Board of Directors
May 2026 | Meeting Agenda
Opening
▶ Call to Order
▶ Public Comment
▶ County Updates
County Representation & Roll Call
Jackson
Aleigh Shoemaker
Cheryl Franz
Alt: Monica Love
Cheryl Franz
Alt: Monica Love
Larimer
James Robinson VP
Christine Dummer
Christine Dummer
Logan
Brett Dowis PRES
Jamie Groshans
Jamie Groshans
Morgan
Travis Freeman
Cassie Greene SEC
Cassie Greene SEC
Phillips
Sara Ring
Shana Metzger
Shana Metzger
Sedgwick
Tasha Harris
Billie Carlson
Billie Carlson
Washington
Collin Patterson
Randy Benish
Randy Benish
Weld
Robert Schleich
Alt: Darin Dalton
Pam Howes
Alt: Cindy Joseph
Alt: Darin Dalton
Pam Howes
Alt: Cindy Joseph
Yuma
Keriann Josh TREAS
Krista Terrell
Krista Terrell
Section I
Executive & Standing Reports
Executive Director Report
Nick Nudell, Executive Director
Executive Director Report
Nick Nudell, Executive Director
- Governance, policies, and board administration
- Regional initiatives and strategic priorities
- State and federal policy developments
- Executive actions and decisions needed
SEMTAC Update
Chief Travis Freeman
Treasurer Report
Director Keriann Josh
Regional Medical Director & Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)
Dr. Jasjot Johar, NEPAB Chair
Regional Medical Director & Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)
Dr. Jasjot Johar, NEPAB Chair
- Regional clinical priorities, protocols, and quality
- Medical direction priorities and advisory issues
- Physician engagement, EMPAC, and NEPAB oversight
- Clinical governance and specialty oversight needs
- Medical oversight coordination across the region
- Recommendations for committee or board consideration
Section II
Committee Reports
Clinical & Professional Standards Committee
Chair: Keriann Josh
Clinical & Professional Standards Committee
Chair: Keriann Josh
- Clinical standards, protocols, and QI priorities
- Regional programs and readiness initiatives
- Education, competency, and practice issues
- Recommendations for board consideration
HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
Time-limited · Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards · Chair: Jennifer Landis
HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
Time-limited · Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards · Chair: Jennifer Landis
- HEMS utilization patterns and activation practices
- Data gaps and performance measures
- Operational concerns across the region
- Recommendations for practice and policy
Education Committee
Chair: Pamela J. Howes
Education Committee
Chair: Pamela J. Howes
- Regional education priorities and training needs
- Course delivery and access gaps
- Collaborative education opportunities
- Recommendations to improve regional capacity
Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee
Chair: James Robinson
Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee
Chair: James Robinson
- Regional preparedness and response planning
- Communications and situational awareness
- Interagency integration issues
- Recommendations to strengthen readiness
Health and Wellness Committee
Chair: Brett Dowis
Health and Wellness Committee
Chair: Brett Dowis
- Provider health, wellness, and peer support priorities
- Behavioral health resources and gaps
- Support strategies across the region
- Recommendations for provider well-being
Northeast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)
Team Lead: Jolissa Asmus · Connected in Strength. United in Support.
Northeast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)
Team Lead: Jolissa Asmus · Connected in Strength. United in Support.
- Team development and regional coordination
- Peer support coverage and training priorities
- Deployment and activation readiness
- Needs for committee and board awareness
Injury Prevention Committee
Chair: Jamie Groshans
Injury Prevention Committee
Chair: Jamie Groshans
- Community risk reduction priorities
- Public education, AED/CPR programming
- Prevention programming updates
- Recommendations for community engagement
Public Information, Education & Relations (PIER)
Chair: Travis Freeman
Public Information, Education & Relations (PIER)
Chair: Travis Freeman
- Public information and outreach priorities
- Stakeholder communication efforts
- Community awareness and messaging
- Recommendations to strengthen visibility
Workforce Development & Support Committee
Chair: Collin Patterson
Workforce Development & Support Committee
Chair: Collin Patterson
- Workforce recruitment, retention, and sustainability
- Training access and career pathways
- Support needs across the region
- Recommendations to strengthen the workforce pipeline
Section III
Board Planning, Policy & Budget
Policy Presentations
Presentation
Draft Education Reimbursement Policy
Presented by Chair Pamela J. Howes
Presentation
Draft Education Reimbursement Policy
Presented by Chair Pamela J. Howes
Presentation of the draft Education Reimbursement Policy for committee review and board feedback.
Board Vote
Updated Policy & Procedure Manual
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Board Vote
Updated Policy & Procedure Manual
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Presentation and board approval of the updated organizational Policy & Procedure Manual.
Board Vote
Bylaws Update
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Board Vote
Bylaws Update
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Presentation and board approval of the proposed bylaws amendments.
FY27 Project & Budget Proposals
Round 1
Committee Chair Proposals
All committee chairs
Round 1
Committee Chair Proposals
All committee chairs
Each committee chair presents proposed projects and budget requests for the next fiscal year.
Round 2
Board Member Proposals
Remaining board members
Round 2
Board Member Proposals
Remaining board members
Remaining board members present proposed projects and budget requests for the next fiscal year.
Round 3
Public Proposals
Members of the public
Round 3
Public Proposals
Members of the public
Members of the public are invited to present proposals for the next fiscal year, including conferences, symposiums, or other projects for board consideration.
Budget Discussion & Vote
Proposed FY27 Budget | Board Discussion
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Proposed FY27 Budget | Board Discussion
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell
Display of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Board discussion of projects, priorities, and any adjustments prior to vote.
Public Comment on Proposed Budget
Open to all attendees
Public Comment on Proposed Budget
Open to all attendees
Open comment period prior to board vote. Any attendee may comment on the proposed budget.
Board Vote
Final Budget Adjustments & Vote
Board of Directors
Board Vote
Final Budget Adjustments & Vote
Board of Directors
Final adjustments made and board vote on the FY27 budget.
Meeting Conduct & Participation
Parliamentary Authority
Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.
Public Comment
Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.
Conduct
Diversity of thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives are valued here. Disruptive, rude, or vulgar behavior is not appropriate and may result in removal from the meeting.
▶ Adjourn