Johnson County MED-ACT names new Chief

J. Paul Davis, Director of the Department of Emergency Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Colman as Chief of Emergency Medical Services for Johnson County MED-ACT, effective Sunday, March 1.

Colman brings more than 33 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, including executive leadership roles across public, private and public utility model EMS organizations. He also has extensive experience as a program director for EMS education programs. Most recently Colman served as Corporate Asset and Logistics Manager for Amerimed EMS. Colman holds a Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management from Clayton State University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University.

Throughout his career, Colman has been nationally recognized for his contributions to EMS innovation. Notably, The George Washington University College of Medicine and the Journal of Emergency Medical Services have honored him on two separate occasions for developing programs that improved operational efficiency and enhanced patient outcomes.

"I am honored to serve as the next Chief for MED-ACT and to lead such a dedicated team of clinicians and support personnel," Colman said. "My priority will be to build upon our strong foundation of emergency medical service delivery, strengthen our capacity to provide exceptional care, and uphold the highest standards of safety and responsiveness for the community."

Davis will continue to oversee the Johnson County Department of Emergency Services, which encompasses MED-ACT, Emergency Communications and Emergency Management.