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Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Board of Directors

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Kate Schaefer,  RAC Chair

Term expires 12/31/2024

Kate is the Trauma Program Manager and Emergency Department Director at Childress Regional Medical Center

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Kelly Galloway, Chair Elect

Term expires 12/31/2024

Kelly is the Trauma Program Manager and Emergency Department Director for Moore County Hospital District

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Carol Hill, Secretary

Term expires 12/31/2024

Carol is the Assistant Director At
Amarillo Public Health

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Justin Baker, Treasurer

Term expires 12/31/2024

Justin is a Paramedic for Pantex Fire Department

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Blythe Boyd, Chair Hospital Care Committee

Term expires 12/31/2025

Blythe is the Chief Nursing Officer at Hansford County Hospital District

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Terry Hazlett, Chair Regional Preparedness Committee

Term expires 12/31/2024

Terry is the EMS Director for Hereford EMS

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Kelly Clements, MD. Chair
Perinatal Care Committee

Term expires 12/31/2025

Dr Clements is the Director of the NICU at BSA Health Systems

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Justin Boyd, Chair
Prehospital Committee

Term expires 12/31/2024

Justin is the Chief at Amarillo Medical Services

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Jarrett Warren
EMS at Large

Term expires 12/31/2024

Jarett is a Paramedic at Amarillo Medical Services

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Debra Hetzler
Hospital at Large

Term expires 12/31/2025

Debra is the Trauma Program Manager at Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems

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Candice Smith
Hospital at Large

Term expires 12/31/2025

Candice is the Interim CEO at Hereford Regional Medical Center

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Rich Henkel
EMS at Large

Term expires 12/31/2024

Rich is the Chief Administrative Officer for Hemphill County Hospital District

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Sherry Thornton
At Large

Term expires 12/31/2024

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At Large

Term expires 12/31/2024

Sherry is the Assistant Director of Nursing for Swisher Memorial Healthcare System

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Chris Veal
Stroke/STEMI

Co-Chair

Chris is the Emergency Department
Director at Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems

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Heather Cruz
Stroke/STEMI

Co-Chair

Heather is the Stroke Coordinator for
Baptist St. Anthonys Health System

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