What is your background
I was the brand manager at Wheeled Coach up until 2022 when I joined HiViz. Before Wheeled Coach, I was with Marque ambulance, Medtec, and McCoy Miller in the northern Indiana area. I have been in the ambulance industry since 1999.
What do you do at HiViz?
Job Title: National Division Manager – Ambulance
Start Date: July 2022
Describe your work/day-to-day: I work out of my home office in Orlando FL. This last year, I have been traveling the country talking about our awesome FireTech lights! With my background in ambulance manufacturing, I love talking to dealers and customers about how FireTech can help make your lives safer and easier to do what you need to do. Please reach out to me if you would like to have a demo or need any help.
What drew you to HiViz?
When I was working at the manufacturer, I worked with Sam and HiViz several times over the years. You would call HiViz and anyone could help you! I also enjoyed Sam and Kaoma and jumped at the chance to work for them. HiViz has such a great feel. We are a close knit bunch and it feels like family!
What is your favorite HiViz memory?
Well, a funny moment was when I was driving the ambulance demo on a roadshow. The warning lights for show purposes were also controlled by a key fob. I somehow managed to turn all of the exterior warning and scene lights on while driving down the road at night. I was instantly ticked because I thought I had been pulled over. When no one walked up to my door I looked again and realized I had pulled myself over. My lights were flashing! The office had a good laugh at that one.
What is your “why” at HiViz?
I have been working with fire and EMS departments for a long time. When I had the opportunity to come to HiViz, I was excited, because yes, the job was different, but I was still able to work with my same customers. You never know when you may need an ambulance for yourself or a family member. It gives me pride to know that I have been supporting this industry for over 20 years!
Where are you from originally
I moved from Wakarusa, IN, in 2013 to Orlando, Florida. I was working at Marque Ambulance at the time. Once I was in Florida, I was also moved to the Wheeled Coach brand. I love living in Orlando, no more snow and ice for me! I also have the perfect location to several Ambulance and Fire truck manufacturers. So if anyone needs anything give me a call!
Would you rather have hair that changes color based on your emotions or tattoos that appear all over your body depicting what you did yesterday?
I would rather have hair that changes colors based on my emotions. Mood hair would be the best, you would know when maybe not to approach me depending on my mood.