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Ben Eithun – SCWIHERC Vice, Trauma
UW Health
Ben was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania for his BSN. After graduation he worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where he got his first taste of trauma. He was part of the trauma nursing committees and took a professional interest in trauma, specifically pediatric trauma. He obtained his masters from University of Pennsylvania and worked at CHOP as a PICU Nurse Practitioner. He came home to Wisconsin after about a decade hiatus and took a position as the pediatric trauma program manager at the American Family Children’s Hospital of the UW Health system. As part of that role he has had the pleasure to work with many regional partners and has been active in the South Central Regional Trauma Advisory Council serving as Chair of the Performance Improvement committee and serving on the executive committee, as well as serving as previous Chair and current Vice Chair of the SCWIHERC.
John Rago – SCWIHERC Vice Chair, EMS
Baraboo District Ambulance Service- Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services
jrago@barabooems.com
John has served with Baraboo Ambulance Service for over 20 years and Baraboo Fire Department for over 16 years.
He is licensed Paramedic in the State of Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology/Secondary Education from University of Wisconsin – Superior. He currently serves on several boards including the South Central Regional Trauma Advisory Council and South Central Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition.
Annie Timmerman – Public Health
Lafayette County Health Department
annie.timmerman@lafayettecountywi.org
Aurielle Smith, SCWIHERC Chair- Public Health
Public Health Madison and Dane County – Director of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation
asmith@publichealthmdc.com
Aurielle earned her Bachelor’s degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. While in Erie, she worked in public health for 3 years at the Erie County Department of Health. She moved to Madison, Wisconsin to work in trauma care and prevention. She completed her Master of Public Health degree and now oversees public health emergency preparedness at Public Health Madison and Dane County. Aurielle also serves as SCWIHERC’s Chair.
Sarah Mattes – Public Health
Public Health Madison and Dane County
smattes@publichealthmdc.com
Sarah joined Public Health Madison & Dane County in 2015 as a public health supervisor where she oversees department communications, performance management, and emergency preparedness activities. Previous to that, she spent over 10 years at the University of Wisconsin – Madison supporting local coalitions and health departments in communicating health education and advocacy messages effectively.
Bob Swenarski, Vice Chair, Hospital
Bob Swenarski – St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville
robert.swenarski@ssmhealth.com
Chris Carbon – EMS
Chris Carbon, Madison Fire Department
Darin Gudgeon – Emergency Management
Richland County Emergency Management
gudgeond@co.richland.wi.us
Josh Kowalke – EMS
Josh Kowalke – Reedsburg Area Ambulance Service
director@reedsburgambulance.com
Jim Acker – EMS
Jim Acker – Watertown Fire Department
jacker@cityofwatertown.org
Tanna McKeon – Emergency Management
Tanna McKeon – Green County Emergency Management
tmckeon@greensheriff.com
Charles Tubbs, Carrie Meier – Emergency Management
Charles Tubbs, Director – tubbs.charles@countyofdane.com
Carrie Meier, Assistant Director – meier.carrie@countyofdane.com
Dane County Emergency Management.
Sue Matye – Public Health
Jon Erdmann – Hospital
Divine Savior Healthcare
Paul Hable – Hospital
Fort HealthCare
Paul Hable is the Director of Laboratory & Safety at Fort HealthCare. He has a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health from UW-Whitewater (2001), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Marquette University (1975). Paul is married and has five grown children, and currently enjoys motorcycle riding, and serving as the personal care taker for two Weimaraners.
Doug Voegeli – Public Health
Public Health- Madison & Dane County
Kelly Jung – Trauma
UW Health