EMS Staff Information - Emergency Medical Services (DEP)

Tom Lynch

Director

408-885-4250

Tom.Lynch@phd.sccgov.org

Tom Lynch joined the EMS Agency in June 2010. Tom previously served as the Executive Director of EMS for San Luis Obispo County from 1993 to 2006. More recently, he has served as the EMS Director for the County of Monterey from 2006 to 2010. Tom started the California phase of his career in 1991 as the Prehospital Coordinator for the San Francisco EMS Agency where he served for two years

Tom began his career with New York City EMS, first as an EMT in the South Bronx and then as one of the original paramedics assigned to the Harlem community. Tom then spent 12 years in Denver EMS. He was a senior paramedic at the Denver General Hospital Paramedic Division. He also held several EMS educator and management positions at other hospitals.

Tom has authored a number of papers published in EMS journals and has lectured on the national level for a number of years. He has significant disaster management experience having served as a Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator for more than 17 years. Tom also was the Region II Disaster Medical Health Coordinator for two years including during the Northridge earthquake.

Josh Davies

Section Manager

408-885-4250

Josh.Davies@phd.sccgov.org

Josh has been with the EMS Agency since January of 2002. Prior to his service in Santa Clara County, he worked as a field provider, educator, and manger of Emergency Medical Services in both the public and private sector. He has managed prehospital education programs for the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, served in municipal fire departments, private ambulance services, as a Deputy EMS Administrator in another county, and overseas as an international health/telemedicine officer. He is currently a member of the State Mission Support Team and is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) by the International Association of Emergency Managers. Outside of work, he enjoys travel and outdoor activities.

Eric Rudnick, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Medical Director

408-792-1356

Eric.Rudnick@phd.sccgov.org

Dr. Rudnick has been in Emergency Medicine for the past 19 years. He has a keen interest in EMS, toxicology and pediatric care. He was the Medical Director for the Emergency Department and EMS Director for St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Red Bluff, from 1995 to 2003. He then transitioned to Nor-Cal EMS, the EMS oversight agency for 9 Northern California counties. He has active fellowship status with both American College of Emergency Medicine and American Academy of Emergency Medicine. He successfully completed the prestigious California Healthcare Foundation Fellowship for Medical Leadership and was active in the medical staff leadership of both Mercy Hospital Redding and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Other roles include the presidency of EMDAC (Emergency Medical Directors Association of California) and the founding President of the Medical Reserve Corp of Far Northern California. He lectures statewide on numerous topics in Emergency Medicine ranging from pediatrics to chemical warfare. His most passionate interests are his wife (Deborah A. Sutcliffe, MD) and his two daughters Alaina (age 13) and Melinda (age 11).

Patricia Natividad

Administrative Manager

408-792-1353

Patricia.Natividad@phd.sccgov.org

Patricia Natividad has worked as an Analyst with the EMS Agency since 2001. She initially managed the EMT Certification/ Paramedic Accreditation program. She is currently managing the Agency’s administrative programs that include budget tracking/development, contracts, and office management. She received her Bachelor's in Public Administration from San Jose State University. She enjoys spending time with family, reading and watching movies in her free time.

Anne Marcotte, RN, MSN

Specialty Programs Nurse Coordinator

408-792-1351

Anne.Marcotte@phd.sccgov.org

Anne Marcotte has been a nurse for 40 years with experience in Emergency and Critical Care. She came to us from San Diego. She has been working in EMS agencies for the last 7 years. Currently she is the Quality Management Coordinator for the Santa Clara County EMS Agency. In her off time she likes to bake, walk her dog SugarPlum, and be a grandma to Marc.

John Blain

EMS Specialist

408-792-1343

John.Blain@phd.sccgov.org

John has been involved in EMS for 25 years and with the Agency for 7 years. He began his career in the Los Angeles area.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and his primary work duties are concentrated on the EOA Contract, communications and disaster medical-health planning activities.

Michael Clark

EMS Specialist

Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

408-792-1345

Michael.Clark@phd.sccgov.org

Michael is currently assigned by the EMS Agency to the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) as a Project Manager and is responsible for projects related to the medical and health industry. He has been with the County for three years and prior to that, worked 5 years as an EMS Field Supervisor. Other endeavors include 10 years in the hi-tech industry as a corporate marketing specialist, and an additional 5 years in the 911 industry as a first responder.

Kirsten Muehlenberg, RN

EMS Specialist

408-792-1352

Kirsten.Muehlenberg@phd.sccgov.org

Kirsten Muehlenberg has been working as an EMS Specialist for the EMS Agency since 2007. Kirsten is a Registered Nurse with critical care and trauma experience. In her spare time this mother of three enjoys being a soccer and kickboxing Mom, horseback riding and riding her motorcycle.

Chris Seymour

EMS Specialist

408-792-1355

Christopher.Seymour@phd.sccgov.org

Christopher has been working as a field provider in EMS since 1999. He has served in Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara and Monterey County working as an EMT, ER Technician, and a 911 paramedic. He has a B.A. degree in Sociology / Anthropology and is currently completing his M.A. degree from Saint Mary’s College of CA. In his spare time he enjoys time with his family and being outdoors.

Michael Cabano

EMS Specialist

408-792-1349

Michael.Cabano@phd.sccgov.org

Mike comes to the Agency with 10 years of EMS experience as an Accredited EMS Field Supervisor, Emergency Room Technician and EMS Instructor. In Mike’s free time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, attending concerts and following his two favorite sports teams, the San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lilia Felix-Villalobos

Executive Assistant

408-792-1348

Lilia.Felix-Villalobos@phd.sccgov.org

Lilia is responsible for all of the forms and processes which fuel the day to day human resources activities for EMS. Lilia started in the County in October of 1996. She worked for 11 years in Radiology prior to coming to the EMS Agency.

Inez Valdez

Administrative Assistant/ Certification Coordinator

408-885-4250

Inez.Valdez@phd.sccgov.org

Inez Valdez serves as our Agency’s Certification Coordinator. Inez is responsible for processing prehospital credentials and related invoicing. Her previous assignments include the Public Health Department, Valley Medical Center and Department of Alcohol and Drug Services. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.