Jason MacDonald named new Vice President at Mobile Medical Response
June 07, 2018
Mark Thompson, MMR CEO has named Jason MacDonald Vice President of Operations for Mobile Medical Response. MacDonald has been employed by MMR since 1996 and has served the organization in a variety of roles including staff paramedic, paramedic supervisor, operations manager and operations director. He is also an Instructor/Coordinator and previously taught EMT-Basic programs prior to taking on leadership responsibilities.
In his new role, MacDonald will provide oversight and direction for the clinical and ambulance operational aspects of the organization. In addition to the core EMS functions, he is responsible for MMR’s Medical Communications (Dispatch) Center, Information Technology, Disaster Response, EMS training centers as well as the ambulance sales arm of the organization, Mercy Sales, Inc. MacDonald serves on the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Board of Directors and various other State of Michigan EMS boards and committees.
MacDonald received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2011, and a Masters of Business Administration in 2014 from Davenport University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in Business Leadership from Capella University, and is expected to complete this endeavor by the end of the year.
"Jason has demonstrated a deep commitment to developing as a leader, growing MMR, and will focus on creating an inviting work environment," Thompson said. "Jason's combination of management and leadership experience coupled with his master's and doctoral level education is rare in emergency medical services. His preparation clearly distinguishes him among EMS leaders. I look forward to working with Jason and our leadership team in making MMR the employer of choice for EMS professionals in Michigan."
MacDonald notes, "I have enjoyed my 20 plus years at MMR and look forward to using my experience and leadership strengths to further the outstanding work being done at MMR. I am honored and excited to engage with our staff across the state and continue the collaborations we enjoy with each community we serve.”
About Mobile Medical Response –
MMR is licensed to provide basic, advanced and critical care transportation and pre-hospital services to 15 counties across mid and northern Michigan. MMR employs nearly 650 individuals, provides over 105,000 ambulance transports annually and holds three third party validations of excellence. www.mobilemedical.org
About Accreditation –
MMR is accredited by Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). MMR is one of only two EMS agencies in Michigan to hold all three accreditations. MMR’s ambulance sales arm, Mercy Sales, Inc. hold the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) designation by the Ford Motor Company; the only EMS-related organizations with that distinction.
In his new role, MacDonald will provide oversight and direction for the clinical and ambulance operational aspects of the organization. In addition to the core EMS functions, he is responsible for MMR’s Medical Communications (Dispatch) Center, Information Technology, Disaster Response, EMS training centers as well as the ambulance sales arm of the organization, Mercy Sales, Inc. MacDonald serves on the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Board of Directors and various other State of Michigan EMS boards and committees.
MacDonald received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2011, and a Masters of Business Administration in 2014 from Davenport University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in Business Leadership from Capella University, and is expected to complete this endeavor by the end of the year.
"Jason has demonstrated a deep commitment to developing as a leader, growing MMR, and will focus on creating an inviting work environment," Thompson said. "Jason's combination of management and leadership experience coupled with his master's and doctoral level education is rare in emergency medical services. His preparation clearly distinguishes him among EMS leaders. I look forward to working with Jason and our leadership team in making MMR the employer of choice for EMS professionals in Michigan."
MacDonald notes, "I have enjoyed my 20 plus years at MMR and look forward to using my experience and leadership strengths to further the outstanding work being done at MMR. I am honored and excited to engage with our staff across the state and continue the collaborations we enjoy with each community we serve.”
About Mobile Medical Response –
MMR is licensed to provide basic, advanced and critical care transportation and pre-hospital services to 15 counties across mid and northern Michigan. MMR employs nearly 650 individuals, provides over 105,000 ambulance transports annually and holds three third party validations of excellence. www.mobilemedical.org
About Accreditation –
MMR is accredited by Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). MMR is one of only two EMS agencies in Michigan to hold all three accreditations. MMR’s ambulance sales arm, Mercy Sales, Inc. hold the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) designation by the Ford Motor Company; the only EMS-related organizations with that distinction.
Contact:
Lynn Schutter
lschutter@mobilemedical.org, (989) 758-2900
