For the Tomahawk Leader
WISCONSIN – Aspirus MedEvac recently announced that Robert “Bob” Kirkley will serve as Upper Peninsula (U.P.) and Northern Wisconsin Regional Director.
“Kirkley has over 25 years of EMS experience working in both pre-hospital and hospital settings,” Aspirus stated. “He joined Aspirus in 1993 and MedEvac in 2007 as a Paramedic. He’s also held the positions of Team Lead, Paramedic Supervisor and Manager prior to accepting this role.”
Kirkley is the EMS Program Director for Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, Mich., a position he’s held since 2017. In addition, he’s a member of, or affiliated with, 12 EMS organizations, Aspirus noted.
“We’re thrilled to have Bob’s wealth of knowledge and experience in EMS in this important role,” said Jason Keffeler, Aspirus MedEvac System Director. “We look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow our program across northcentral Wisconsin and the U.P.”
Kirkley is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, ice hockey, education, and spending time with family, Aspirus said.
About Aspirus MedEvac
Aspirus MedEvac is a team of over 250 emergency service providers, with two air bases, 35 ground ambulance units at 13 bases located throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus MedEvac has been accredited by the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) since 2015. Aspirus MedEvac is the first hospital-based program in the NAAMTA Alliance and the first program to meet 100 percent compliance in the inspection process.