BRETT PEINE
Columbus,KS
Summary
Results-driven EMS Executive drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader, 189th Medical Group
Arkansas Air National Guard
06.2022 - Current
- Advocated for resources, training, and advancement at local, state, and national levels.
- Orchestrated innovative training opportunities between military and civilian medical personnel.
- Facilitated open communication channels between senior leadership and team members to promote transparency and trust.
- Championed initiatives that fostered a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Developed and executed $28M medical group budget, to include personnel, equipment, training, and travel.
- Prioritized essential group and squadron requirements against expense targets to meet 100% mission requirements under budget.
Chief Operating Officer/Director of Business Development
LifeNet, Inc
11.2021 - Current
- Supported and directed a team of 446 professionals in delivering emergency medical services, enhancing customer satisfaction, and improving in response time compliance through strategic training and operational optimization.
- Developed and executed $104.8M budget 1.9% under expected expenses, resulting in nearly $2.9M in additional net income.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders to achieve service area contract renewals and extensions.
- Communicated performance, forecasts and strategies to stakeholders and governing bodies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate systems and processes leading to increased efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase revenue by 8.6%.
Superintendent, Nursing Services
Kansas Air National Guard
05.2005 - 06.2022
- Fostered personal and professional growth of Airmen through supervision, evaluation, and mentoring.
- Streamlined EMT and Nursing Services training, drastically reducing redundancy and cost.
- Planned and implemented biennial training to ensure 100% compliance with readiness and training requirements.
- Influenced Group-level decisions as a member of the Executive Management Committee.
Executive Director/Chief of EMS
Humboldt General Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Built high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize legacy operations, remaining agile in changing conditions.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.
- Directed and monitored 54 employees by delegating tasks and assessing reports by subordinate supervisors.
- Measured effectiveness of service delivery identifying areas of opportunity and implemented changes.
- Planned $4.5M annual budget and monitored by reviewing and approving expenditures.
- Collaboratively guided organizational strategy and operations as part of hospital Executive Council.
- Designed and implemented Community Health Action team increasing services and meeting community needs.
Executive Director
Barton County Ambulance District
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Overhauled tracking/management of expenses and revenue, resulting in 25% decrease in deficit in first 4 months.
- Spearheaded collaborative budgeting process, engaged team resulting in more buy-in and balanced budget.
- Designed innovative recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process, successfully onboarding executive team.
- Collaborated with hospital and skilled nursing facility administration to improve inter-facility transfer process.
- Guided leadership team to assess/develop/implement annual training plan for initial and continuing education.
- Executed billing process and software upgrade, allowing for decreased staffing with 40% revenue increase.
Director of EMS/Assistant Professor/Adjunct
Missouri Southern State University
06.2011 - 12.2018
- Authored and managed annual department budget to meet mission needs while closing out under budget.
- Fostered relationships with advisory board and clinical affiliates to increase involvement by 75%.
- Expanded program offerings to increase credit-hours generated by 21%, a $52,000 annual increase.
- Evaluated, revised and implemented new course content, curriculum, and department policies/procedures.
- Conveyed students' attendance, behavior and academic performance to increase student retention and certification.
- Advanced Department and University reputation through implementation and enforcement of dress and appearance, professional behavior and academic standards.
Captain/Paramedic/AEMT/EMT
Crawford County EMS
01.2008 - 06.2016
- Assisted in recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding new personnel.
- Developed comprehensive employee evaluation, orientation, and training programs.
- Championed empathy and professional behavior, improving service reputation.
- Organized, scheduled, and developed in-service training opportunities.
- Mentored personnel increasing critical thinking and leadership abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2027
Associates of Applied Science - Aerospace Medicine
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Physical Science
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2012
Certificate - EMS Instructor Coordinator
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS08.2010
Paramedic - Pre-Hospital Medicine
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO07.2009
Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital Medicine
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS05.1998
Certificate - Police Officer
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS05.2003
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff development and leadership
- Budgeting and finance
- Performance management
- Disaster response strategies
- Strategic decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Talent acquisition expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Planning and execution
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader, 189th Medical Group
Arkansas Air National Guard
06.2022 - Current
Chief Operating Officer/Director of Business Development
LifeNet, Inc
11.2021 - Current
Executive Director/Chief of EMS
Humboldt General Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
Executive Director
Barton County Ambulance District
06.2016 - 08.2020
Director of EMS/Assistant Professor/Adjunct
Missouri Southern State University
06.2011 - 12.2018
Captain/Paramedic/AEMT/EMT
Crawford County EMS
01.2008 - 06.2016
Superintendent, Nursing Services
Kansas Air National Guard
05.2005 - 06.2022
Certificate - EMS Instructor Coordinator
Garden City Community College
Certificate - Police Officer
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Associates of Applied Science - Aerospace Medicine
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Physical Science
Pittsburg State University
Paramedic - Pre-Hospital Medicine
Missouri Southern State University
Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital Medicine
Labette Community College