HALO-Flight is excited to announce that we have filled our Director of Education position with Ryan Kelley. Mr. Ryan Kelley graduated from Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas in 1994 and began his service in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly thereafter as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Specialist. From 1998 to 2011 Ryan served the cities of Kingsville and Portland Fire Departments gaining a wide variety of experience and education in the emergency medical and fire service fields eventually serving as a Shift Captain and EMS supervisor. Over the years he has obtained his EMT-Basic, Intermediate, Licensed Paramedic certifications, and Associate's Degree in EMS from Del Mar College. Additional certifications that Ryan holds include Certified Flight Paramedic, Critical Care EMT-P, National Registry EMT-P, and TDSHS Instructor. Ryan most enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and is also a Certified Coach and avid Crossfit athlete at Crossfit XLR8 in Portland.
"I've been at HALO-Flight since 2010 and am really looking forward to my changing role as Director of Education. I am excited to develop this position into a resource that will help our customers grow their knowledge, experience and provide a higher level of care to their patients and communities”, said Ryan Kelley.