Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

John has extensive experience as a critical care paramedic, EMS and health interoperability innovator, and nonprofit leader. John has been previously recognized as the 2019 California Paramedic of the Year, 2022 National Paramedic of the year, and 2023 James O. Page Scholar.

Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer

Natanael de Kross, a graduate in communication science, previously co-founded a design agency and worked as a publisher for an entertainment magazine. His expertise covers graphic design, branding, UI/UX, and full stack development. Known for blending creativity with technical acumen, Natanael consistently delivers impactful digital solutions.

Chief Strategy Officer

Aaron's leadership in EMS, health policy, and communications over two decades has garnered national acclaim, including four Emmy Awards. He holds an MBA from UC Irvine and a bachelor's from Chapman University, with additional leadership training from Cornell and UCLA. He is a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

VP Client Solutions

Starting in EMS in 1987, Shawn's career evolved from paramedic to a respected educator and innovator in patient care and organizational improvement within the EMS and air medical communities. He has held key positions leading regional and national education initiatives. Shawn is widely recognized for his contributions to improving both patient outcomes and organizational efficiencies.

System Architect and Engineer

After starting down the path towards med school with a degree in Biochemistry and 5 years at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, he quickly discovered a passion for software through data analytics. He obtained a MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins and has spent the last 8 years turning complex technical ambitions into robust enterprise ready software. He specializes in architecting, building, and deploying secure and reliable software to the cloud.

Associate Project Manager

Deidre comes to MCP with a background in business operations. Her professional experience in de facto project management roles has made her an immense value add to MCP’s development projects and business improvement processes. Deidre is a San Diego State University graduate and is conversationally fluent in American Sign Language.

Client Solutions Manager

Andrew started his career in EMS in 1996, developing from a street paramedic to an esteemed flight clinician and educator, dedicated to enhancing organizational education across private, public and law enforcement sectors. Throughout his career, Andrew has held pivotal roles within various organizations, bringing positive change to the effectiveness of education on clinical outcomes.

Client Solutions Manager

Rebecca is a respected educator and clinician who has been associated with emergency medicine for over 30 years. She has provided critical care for governments and contract agencies in multiple austere environments. She studies root cause analysis to continue improving the medical field. On the boards and committees she serves on, she advocates for greater skill sets among pre-hospital providers.

Client Solutions Manager

Jennifer has been active in EMS and critical care medicine, including flight, for two decades. She brings leadership, patient care guideline development, and effective communication styles to educate and elevate clinical knowledge. Specialties include ECMO and pediatric transport. My passions include education, critical care, aviation, and therapy dog training. Jennifer holds a pilot’s license for rotor wing and currently has three Great Danes that are therapy dogs. Additionally, Jennifer has multiple publications and works on cognitive offloading and pediatric checklist research.

Director of Research

Dr. Remle Crowe is an expert in EMS research and quality improvement. Dr. Crowe’s EMS career began with the Red Cross in Mexico City as a volunteer EMT and instructor. During that time, she also worked as a Powertrain Quality Engineer at Ford Motor Company where she received black belt training in the Six Sigma improvement framework. She earned her PhD in epidemiology from The Ohio State University through the National Registry of EMTs Research Fellowship and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications related to prehospital care and the EMS workforce.

Director of Research

Dr. Jamie Kennel is a professor, paramedic, and department chair of the Emergency Medical Services department at Oregon Health and Science University and Oregon Tech where he teaches and conducts research on how racism impacts medical care and specifically the care provided by EMS providers. Dr. Kennel is also the co-founder of Equity Analytics Group which provides consulting to EMS agencies on the structural organizational changes required to mitigate racial treatment disparities so that all patients receive high quality EMS care.

Advisor

Ryan brings over two decades of experience in leading complex IT systems for global companies and expansive health information technology networks. With an MBA focused on strategic technology, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to drive technological advancements and efficiency.

Advisor

Keith, founding partner of the RedFlash Group, leverages over 40 years of experience to lead marketing and strategic initiatives in EMS, public safety, and healthcare sectors. As the founding editor of JEMS and a member of its editorial advisory board, his extensive network and expertise in fostering partnerships have positioned him as a pivotal figure in shaping industry dialogue and collaboration.

Advisor

Jeff, Partner at RedFlash Group, has worked with top companies in healthcare and public safety for more than 20 years. His areas of expertise include content marketing and sales performance strategies in a B2B environment, building strategic partnerships and helping clients achieve the best returns on their marketing investment. Clients appreciate his special knack for seeing not just what needs to be done, but what’s possible.

Advisor

Marc Gautreau is Stanford University's inaugural Chief of the Division of Pre-Hospital Care and a California EMS Commissioner, leading EMS operations across two counties, nine cities, and a national park. His career evolved from fire dispatcher to paramedic at UMass Amherst, then to physician after Chicago Medical School. With an EMS fellowship, military service as a flight surgeon, an MBA, and leadership at UMass Medical Center

Advisor

Joelle Donofrio-Ödmann, DO, is an Associate Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and the deputy chief medical officer for the City of San Diego and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. She graduated cum laude from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her pediatric residency at USC and LAC+USC Medical Center, followed by fellowships in pediatric emergency medicine at Harbor-UCLA and EMS at UC San Diego. Board certified in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and EMS, her research focuses on pediatric disaster and prehospital care for both adults and children.