Staff
QA/QI Coordinator
Training Coordinator
Kris Newcomb, BSN, PHRN
EMS System Manager
Kris is the System Coordinator. Kris is also the program director and dean of our CoAEMSP programs. She obtained her PHRN license in 2018. She received her BSN for Eastern Michigan University.
Jeff Kiesling, AAS, EMT-P
Jeff oversee's QA/QI program and ECRN program. He is also integral in our education programs bringing a wide array of experience to the office. He is a full time paramedic for DeWitt County EMS.
Kierney Weirman, BS, BSN, PHRN
Kierney is the EMS Training Coordinator, overseeing training programs and serving as the liaison for EMS programs at Heartland Community College. She holds degrees in biology and nursing and has worked with MCAEMS since 2020 in both pre-hospital and hospital settings.
Brittany oversees clinical coordination and supports quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) efforts, helping ensure smooth operations and high standards across programs. Brittany is also a paramedic with El Paso EMS.
Joel Gollnitz, AAS, EMT-P
Educator
Joel is the lead instructor for the paramedic program, overseeing curriculum delivery and student development. Joel also serves as a full-time firefighter/paramedic, bringing real-world experience into the classroom for over 10 years.
Dawn Wilson, BS, EMT-B
Educator
Dawn oversees the EMT-Basic program at Heartland Community College and has over three years of experience in EMS education. She holds a bachelor’s degree, works full time at State Farm, and serves part time with Leroy Ambulance.
Brittany Hamilton
Education Coordinator
Dom Antonacci, DNP, RN, EMT-B
Educator
As an educator, Dom supports EMT-B & paramedic education as a virtual faculty member and clinical site liason. Dom has been with Mclean County EMS since 2022.
Dr. Kelley Smith, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Smith joined the EMS System in 2025. She is a full time emergency room physician at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
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Dr. Shayla Garrett-Hauser MD
Medical Director
Dr. Garret-Hauser is a full time emergency room physician at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. Dr. Garrett-Hauser joined the EMS system in 2023