Brian
Heartland CPR’s longest running and most colorful instructor would undoubtedly be Brian Davis. With a background in Prehospital Emergency Medicine, he is considered a “Dinosaur of EMS” beginning his EMS career in the Metro system since 1987.
Brian holds a degree from Oklahoma State University as well as a graduate of the Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program. Thanks to his extensive resume, he definitely has the experience to teach you how to save a life just as he has been doing his entire career. He is known for his off-kilter sense of humor that usually makes an appearance during the classes he teaches.
chelsea
If you've contacted us by phone or email, there's a good chance you've spoken with Chelsea Hixson. For someone so young, Chelsea has the perfect combination of experiences as a lifeguard and also a CNA graduate to fit perfectly into the fabric of the business. Her outgoing, energetic personality is a bonus that allows her to be useful behind the phones, answering questions and guiding customers as they sign up for classes or helping out in any way necessary. We have a feeling you'll fall in love with her spunky demeanor and infectious smile like the rest of us have.
kelsey
Kelsey Osten, a great BLS/Heartsaver instructor in her own right, but she also comes from an accounting background so she handles the financials around here. Kelsey grew up in Edmond and graduated from OSU in Stillwater, which is where she met her husband; they have two adorable boys and two dogs and have moved out to the country on their own little slice of heaven.
Alie
Alie Kilgore has recently joined the team as not only a BLS/Heartsaver instructor but also a member of our support staff, supporting our customers behind the phones and email. She’s a recent SWOSU grad with a degree in Special Education. In addition to being a full time member of the Heartland CPR team, she’s the newlywed mom of an adorable little girl.
Bailey
Bailey Davis has joined the family business. She's the third child, the "caboose" of the Davis family but she's far from the passive, invisible last kid in her family. She's grown into an intelligent, confident leader far beyond her years. She's been doing CPR on infant manikins since she was a toddler herself. Now that she's all grown up, she's been invited to join us as a new generation of lifesavers moves into position. She teaches BLS and Heartsaver classes for us.
Bryce
Meet Bryce Davis. We’re lucky we get a little of her time between graduating with her Masters Degree in Community Counseling and going into practice as an LPC. She is an instructor at the BLS/Heartsaver levels. She’s an avid reader of mystery novels, likes craft beer, and lives with her cats Cash, Winnie and Daphne as well as the owner's son Zach. These sweet newlyweds tied the knot in the fall of 2023.
whitney
As a paramedic herself former EMS instructor and flight paramedic, it's surprising that Whitney Kemp has any additional time. We were fortunate to get that additional time because this girl is well-rounded. We use her to instruct at the Heartsaver and BLS levels as well as the advance-level ACLS and PALS because her background and experience make her a perfect candidate for all disciplines. Her spunky personality makes her someone customers will adore and that makes her a great addition to the team.
michael
Michael Eccard is somewhat a local legend so we are fortunate to have his expertise working alongside our team of instructors. He answers to Michael, Mike, goat rancher extraordinaire, or about anything you choose to call him. Regardless of what you call him, we bet you’ll find him to be one of the most genuine and nicest guys you’ve ever spoken too. He’s been involved in EMS for over two decades, so you’re in more than capable hands if you end up in one of his ACLS or PALS classes. He’s a big advocate of low-stress training and actually became a lab instructor in 1997 to help other future medics have a better classroom experience than he did. We hope everyone is ready for Mike and all the experience he brings!
Stephanie
Stephanie Pryor has worked in EMS for a number of years. She started as a paramedic at AmCare in... well, who cares what year it was. She has continued to work, serving as an FTO, field supervisor and finally a paramedic educator. Working in the OKC metropoloitan area has allowed her to personally work in a variety of scenarios including blizzards, tornados and one quite memorable bombing. Creating a low-stress learning environment that is fun as well as practical is her goal.
Shelby
Shelby Jamison is young but not inexperienced by any means. She’s served her community as a volunteer firefighter, been an EMT basic for years, and is currently in Paramedic School and got her Bachelor’s in Emergency Management in early 2022. She is driven to make a difference and you’ll pick up on that right away if you have her as your instructor in a BLS or Heartsaver class.
Liz
Liz is a phenomenal instructor at the BLS and Heartsaver levels in addition to being aunt to three rowdy kids, mother to three fur babies, and a clinic manager for a large healthcare group. She enjoys attending sporting events, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Walaya
Walaya Lupp is a certified Reading Specialist with a Master’s degree in Education and has been in secondary education for over 18 years. She has taught a wide range of subjects besides Reading, including Special Education, Computer Science, English, Theater, and Math Intervention classes. She has added BLS and Heartsaver level instructor as well as Pet First Aid + CPR instructor to her repertoire of teaching abilities.
In her spare time, she wrangles 2 little boys, 30+ chickens (who knows how many really, chicken math is a real thing), 3 miniature horses, 1 miniature donkey, 4 ducks, 1 miniature Australian Shepherd, and 1 rowdy husband. She enjoys fishing, camping, and all things outdoors.
Tom
Tom Murray is an Air Force Veteran with 20 years of experience that includes EMT, outpatient clinic care, instructing and training in Heartsave-level training and BLS. Tom’s training philosophy is that you can’t go wrong with opening each class with a dad joke. While dad jokes and CPR training are some of his passions, he also is a firearms enthusiast and recently completed his certification as a pistol instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer. He enjoys spending time with his wife Angie and two dogs, Penny and Sheldon.
Dave
Dave Bolin was a Firefighter Paramedic with over 20 years of experience in
the field. He started his career in California as an EMT and Paramedic in
LA County before he was hired by Pasadena City Fire Department. After a
few years with Pasadena, Dave worked for Santa Barbara County Fire
Department for over 15 years. As a Firefighter Paramedic, Dave gained
valuable experience and was trained in Urban Search And Rescue. Dave
was also a Paramedic Field Training Officer and EMT Instructor for the
department as well as a Flashover Instructor before he was promoted to
Captain.
Dave and his family moved to Oklahoma last year and he is now a certified
instructor continuing his passion of teaching others life-saving skills!
Jamie
Meet our newest instructor, Jamie Carey. While she's mostly used for ACLS and PALS classes, she's also certified to teach BLS and Heartsaver as well. She describes herself as “a slightly unhinged flight paramedic and mom of three. She’s obviously a hoot.
Spenser
Spenser Granata is a registered nurse, graduating with her BSN from University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks! She recently moved from California. In her spare time, she loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her dog Simba and cats Kitty and Minestrone.
jeb
Jebediah Davis, Esq. is the office dog. He enjoys smells, Netflix and literally any food you give him. He will often pick up the phone and try to offer you training in exchange for cheese and belly rubs. Don't fall for it... he's not a licensed instructor through the AHA, but the rest of us are!
Jeb doesn't have thumbs, so he doesn't have an email.
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