About the VAA

The Virginia Ambulance Association represents the interests of private ambulance services across the commonwealth.  EMS is the backbone of healthcare access and deserves a seat at any table where healthcare policy and legislation will be the focus.  We must educate our legislators about our role and how we fit into the rapidly changing healthcare environment.  They must understand the challenges we face on a daily basis in providing our services before we will be able to convince them to take action on our behalf.  Likewise, it is important to educate the public about our role in their healthcare access and the emergency response system.

The Virginia Ambulance Association is dedicated to supporting those who answer the call, advocating for the EMS agencies in Virginia at every level. As a Virginia EMS agency or an individual within, you can benefit from membership in the VAA in a number of ways:
  • The VAA offers a unified voice to EMS agencies across the state.
  • We actively monitor legislation that affects EMS and emergency responders so that we might recognize potential opportunities to improve the EMS system or to avoid negative impacts from legislative acts.
  • VAA members can share information such as training opportunities and discuss topics specific to our profession.
  • There are opportunities for networking and building relationships that strengthen agencies and the system as a whole.
  • The VAA can assist with PR campaigns that increase awareness of our industry.
  • An association unified in representation of the industry can participate in planning groups and committees at the local, state and national levels.
  • There exists the potential for group purchasing and discounts on supplies and equipment.

The VAA has a history of providing support to agencies across the commonwealth, from being instrumental in advocating for correct payment from the Virginia Medicaid transportation broker to providing input on state policies and legislation via our seat on the Governor’s EMS Advisory Board.  We hope you will join us in representing our industry and seeking to improve the EMS industry across the Commonwealth.

Please visit this website often to learn more about our efforts!

Vice President

I began service to the industry in 1989 as a member of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.  I join both of my parents as lifetime members at SARS.  I began my role as Chief at Wintergreen Fire & Rescue in 1999.  Wintergreen has 40 full-time providers, 10 part-time providers, and roughly 50 volunteers.  Wintergreen Fire & Rescue answers approximately 3,500 911 calls annually including medical, fire, and technical rescue.  Wintergreen staff act as the “EMS Vendor” for the County of Nelson by providing county-wide response under the banner of “Nelson EMS”.  
 
I have a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from James Madison University.  
 

Representative to the Governor’s Advisory Board

He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Governor’s EMS Advisory Board, is President of the Rappahannock EMS Council, the Chairman of the Board of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, serves on the board of the Colonial Beach Community Foundation, and serves on the board of U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine.

Kevin is a past President of the Virginia Ambulance Association (VAA), past President of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS), past President of the Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation (PALF), founder of the National EMS Memorial Service, and co-founder of the EMS Exchange Programs with Germany and Colombia.

He has handled operational components during local, state, national, and international events.  Most recently taking multiple trips to Ukraine to assist with the placement of ambulances and fire engines in that country to assist with the war efforts.

Kevin earned a master’s in business administration (MBA) from Averett College, a bachelor’s in economics degree from the University of Mary Washington and an associate’s degree in business from Germanna Community College.  He is a Leadership Fredericksburg graduate, an inductee to the Virginia Rescue and Life Saving Hall of Fame, a life member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, a life member of the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad, a life member of Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, and an honorary life member of Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad.  He is a recipient of the Virginia Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and a recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services.