Come On In!
We invite you to meet our amazing team that strives every day to live our core values and unique culture
When we cultivate our team:
- We create a culture where together we are always learning and improving
- They reward us by making our company better, and we, in turn, reward them
- They help us attract top talent
- They become partners in growing our business
- They become part of our overall vision to change health care logistics – and that’s way more fun than just going to a job every day
Leadership
Donna Smith
Vice President of Operations
Donna Smith has spent over 20 years in the donation and transplantation field. Donna most recently served as Vice President of Organ Operations at LifeGift, one of the largest organ procurement organizations in the country. In her role at LifeGift, Donna oversaw the day-to-day operations across a large geographic donor service area in Texas. Donna has a proven track record to drive numerous performance improvement efforts to increase donation and transplantation that resulted in helping thousands of people. During her time at LifeGift Donna has served on national committees to improve systems including the Membership and Professional Standards Committee and the AOPO Chief Operating Officers council. Donna is excited to join the team at Trinity Air Medical to bring her years of institutional experience to lead and collaborate with others help solve the logistical challenges the industry is faced with and ensure that both transplant centers and organ procurement organizations can carry out their missions of saving lives. In her free time Donna loves to travel, hike and spend time with her Grandchildren in St. Louis.
Scott Wunsch
Vice President of Strategy & Partner Relations
I started at Trinity Air Medical in 2018 after 13 years at LifeCenter Northwest, the organ procurement organization (OPO) in Bellevue, Washington. My position at LifeCenter was the Vice President of Clinical Operations that included managing overall operations and logistics at the largest geographic OPO in the country (covering Alaska, Washington, N. Idaho and Montana). I’m excited to use my many years of experience to work closely with the Trinity Air Medical team, OPOs and transplant centers across the country to provide the best logistics and transportation solutions to maximize organ donation and transplantation.
Seth Bacon
CEO and Managing Partner
Seth brings with him two decades of professional medical service and is a graduate of Phoenix College and Arizona State University. During his previous fire service career, he held the rank of Firefighter, Captain and Battalion Chief and values his experiences with multiple departments. He was adjunct faculty at Maricopa Colleges instructing courses ranging from Introduction to the Fire Service to Command Strategies for Major Emergencies. In addition, Seth received Recruit of the Year, 5 Citations for Individual and Unit awards, Chief Officer of the Year, Technical Rescue Technician, SWAT Paramedic, Lead Instructor for a grade school life safety program, union officer, served on multiple committees and produced a public education television program. Today, Seth is active on charitable boards, a Vistage member and coaches youth sports. As Founder and CEO of Trinity Air Medical, the organization has appeared twice consecutively in the top 500 of Inc Magazines list of fastest growing privately held companies.
Ted Becerra
Chief Financial Officer
I started with Trinity in June of 2016 as their Controller. I have been a Controller/Accountant since I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Accounting and finished up my MBA at the University of Phoenix. Married to my lovely wife Karen and have a son, Jordan, and two daughters, Marisa and Tina. I enjoy refereeing basketball and hit the gym in the early morning hours and enjoy all sports and the outdoors.
Board of Directors
Jason Linder, MD
Medical Director and Board Member
Dr. Linder is a graduate of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri (1996). He completed his residency at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (1996-2000). J.J. is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and trained in Hyperbaric Medicine. Previously he was Associate Clinical Professor Emergency Medicine, Indiana University (2005-2003). J.J. is a former partner in Chandler Emergency Medical Group. He was Medical Director (2004-2008) of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine (2012-present), as well as Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Other roles include: Medical Staff President (2018-Present); Member Ethics Committee (2004-2013) CRMC and MGMC; Medical Executive Committee Member at Large CRMC (2008-2012) and Track and Mass Gathering Physician, Phoenix International Raceway (1998-Present).
Nina Linder
Board Member
Nina Linder has a keen interest in transplant and transport; she is a recipient of a transplanted aortic heart valve. Having a congenital heart defect, she had always been told she would never have children. After the success of her heart surgery she married the love of her life, and they were blessed with 2 amazing children. Nina has a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. In her prior professional life, she spent her career in financial and logistical planning, and human resources.
Paul McHale, MD
Medical Director and Board Member
Dr. McHale is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School (1996). He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (1996-2000). He is also Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine trained. Paul was one of the founding partners of Chandler Emergency Medical Group. Other roles include: EMS Director (2003-2004); Medical Director CRMC (2004-2008, 2014-2015); Chairman of Department of Emergency Medicine, Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers (2008-2012). East Valley Community Board Member (2009-Present); Chairman, East Valley Community Board (2016-2018); Secretary, East Valley Community Board (2012-2013); Vice Chair, (2014-2015).
Tom Marreel
Board Member
Tom is founder and CEO of MarreelSlater Insurance. Prior to MarreelSlater Insurance, Tom worked for Schaller Anderson, Inc., a health management and consulting company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Tom became Senior Vice President in 2000, assuming development and oversight of the commercial self-funded business sector. Tom was also a member of the Schaller Anderson board of directors from 2000 to 2003. In 2003, Tom became responsible for business development activities for all product lines nationally. Tom left Schaller Anderson after the acquisition by Aetna Insurance Company to start his own company. In addition, Tom serves on a number of Arizona based healthcare companies’ boards of directors, serving not only as a board member but also as a strategic advisor on business development initiatives.
Operations
Andrew Marreel
Director, Business Analytics
I have been working with Trinity since 2016 as a Research Analyst then moved into my current position in 2017. I enjoy the challenges my position has for the company and love working with everyone at Trinity. I am a Phoenix native but did spend time in California for college and some cooler weather! I am a huge sports fan, whether watching it or playing it, and have been playing golf since I could walk and rugby since college.
Damian Gomez
Training & Development
I have been working with Trinity since 2014 as a patient transport clinician, driver, and dispatcher. I’ve been in my current position as Director of Donor Network Operations since 2017. I embrace the daily challenge of my current position and look forward to the future of TAM. I am a native of Arizona, growing up in Phoenix. I’ve been residing in Chandler for 15 years now. I love to snowboard and spend time with my family.
Diane Rogers
Support Services & Dispatch
I have been employed with Trinity Air Medical since 2014 filling various roles in the company from Flight Paramedic, Driver, Dispatcher, Support Services/Purchasing & IT. I have a 20-year background working in Fire/EMS in various rolls from 911/Fire Dispatcher, EMT, Paramedic & a supervisor role. I have a Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Care, an AAS in ERO/Paramedicine, and an AAS in Forensic Technology. I am currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology. I have enjoyed every job that I have been in and am currently in.
Jessica Morgan
Payroll Manager
I have worked for Trinity since March of 2017 and have enjoyed every day here. My background is in transportation and logistics, so I am pleased with every chance I get to learn more about medical transportation. I am also attending ASU for a bachelors in Family and Human Development. My current functions here at TAM are administrative, and I am eager to see what other opportunities await.
Krew
Chief Greeting Officer
Krew became a member of the family on December 25th, 2014. He is the official front door greeting party and always performs an attendance check throughout the building every morning. Krew is also well known for visits to the conference room to make sure everyone has equal petting opportunities. Rawhides, he loves rawhides.
Marissa Hiza
Arizona Driver Supervisor
I have been with Trinity since January of 2017. I started as a driver and shortly after, was promoted to my current position of dispatcher. Being from a small town in Montana, learning the ins and outs of Phoenix has been quite the adventure. Working for Trinity has allowed me to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team that strives to make an impact. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and hope to one day put it to use, whether it be law enforcement or law school. In my spare time, I enjoy pretty much anything outdoors and active, as sports have been a big part of my life since I could walk!
Peter South
Manager, Operations
Peter brings to Trinity over 20 years of Operational excellence. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in Small Business and Political Science, he quickly established himself as an operations leader. Spending the majority of his career working for the largest Container Terminal operator in the United States, Peter honed his operational knowledge in logistics management, labor relations, and process driven Lean Six Sigma. Work on the waterfront never stops and has demanding time constraints to overcome each day, similar to the 24 hour world of organ transplantation. Peter was drawn to the work at Trinity because although his job working for the Port of Los Angeles was financially important to our economy; he was looking to bring his skills to a place where the work was important to people. As Peter is often heard saying around the office and to our partners, ‘the amazing part about Trinity is that the work we do each day is important to one family’s life, every time’. Peter is married to his college sweetheart Meagan and has two amazing children, Cole and Samantha. He loves time at his church, spending evenings on his patio laughing and eating with friends, and maybe even sipping an 18 year old scotch on occasion.
Dispatchers
Adrian Garson
Dispatch
I have been with Trinity Air Medical since 2012 (It’s inception). Starting as a driver then to senior dispatcher I consider myself blessed witnessing this company grow and mature year by year to what it is today. My current full-time position for the last 19 years has been a Firefighter/Paramedic/Engineer for the Salt River Fire Department. I have a son and a daughter, and I love to spend time with them both along with all their extracurricular activities. On my off days I love to golf and attend as many sporting events as possible with my kids. Aside from my nearly 4 years of military service in the Army I consider myself a true Phoenix native.
Casey Lopez
Dispatch
I proudly serve Trinity Air Medical as a Flight Paramedic. I have 16 years of experience in patient care as a paramedic and firefighter. In the past, I have served as a wildland paramedic on wildfires throughout the western United States and as a flight medic on several wildfires. Currently I serve as a Tactical Medic on a SWAT team and assists in educating future paramedics. I believe in treating Trinity’s customers as family and will do what it takes to take care of your loved ones. In my personal time, I can usually be found outdoors running, hiking, mountain biking, and hanging out with my German Shepherd, Stella.
Destiny Richardson
Dispatch
I have been a driver for Trinity Air Medical since October 2017. I am from Tucson, AZ, but moved to Phoenix to attend Grand Canyon University. I’m a full-time student majoring in Justice Studies with a minor in Psychology. In the future, I hope to pursue a law enforcement career. While I’m not busy with TAM or school, I enjoy fitness and photography.
Joey Savage
Dispatch
I have been working for Trinity since June of 2018. I am currently attending Arizona State University where I am studying Medicinal Biochemistry within Barrett, the Honors College. After completing my undergrad, I plan to attend medical school. In my free time, I enjoy working on cars, metal and wood working, as well as working out.
Mark Jaycox
Dispatch
I was blessed enough to join the Trinity team as a driver in May of 2018. I was born and raised in Tucson but have called Phoenix home since 2000. Alongside Trinity, I also coach at Back Alley CrossFit where I run their teens program. When I’m not on the clock or in the gym you can find me doing school work, volunteering with underprivileged youth, going out 2 stepping, or just spending time with my nephews.
Michael Jensen
Dispatch
I have been working with Trinity since 2016 as a driver then moved into my current role as a dispatcher. I love working for this company and seeing the positive impact it has on so many people! Prior to working for Trinity, I played professional baseball in the Chicago Cubs Organization for 5 years. I’m a Northern California Native and enjoy working out, fishing, and hiking.
Drivers
Aaron Fajardo
Driver
I am a Code 3 driver with Trinity Air Medical. Outside of Trinity I’m a full-time firefighter and a small business owner. I’m an Arizona native who lives out west in Buckeye. I enjoy physical activities, the outdoors, cooking, and hobby farming.
Andrew Robinson
Driver
I have been enjoying working for Trinity as a driver since January of 2017. Most of all, I enjoy the mission of the company and really feel that I get to play a small role in the miracle of saving lives. I moved to Arizona 20 years ago after serving in the Marine Corps and am an ASU alumnus. I have a beautiful wife and three children who keep me plenty busy.
Liz Baier
Driver
I’m a new member at Trinity and I’m so excited to start this new journey! I am a full-time student at W.P Carey school of business. My hope for after I graduate is to become a firefighter because helping people has always been something I have wanted to do. When I’m not working or going to school I like to stay active by exploring new places and going to the gym.
Quad Winfield
Driver
I have been working for Trinity as a driver since the summer of 2015. I’m from Mesa, Arizona and currently attend Grand Canyon University as a psychology major. My goal is to obtain my doctorate in sports psychology and become licensed as a sports psychologist as I have a huge passion for sports and how the mind contributes to performance. I also run track and field at Grand Canyon University where I have received amazing support from the TAM family as a full-time student athlete. I love working at Trinity and seeing even the slightest difference I make for those in need, not to mention the amazing coworkers and staff that are constantly offering support and pushing me to be better every day.
Rebecca Joy
Driver
I am a retired Phoenix firefighter/engineer, an EMT for over 35 years, a social entrepreneur, speaker and author. I co-authored Classic Tales from the Firehouse: Firefighters’ Stories of Calamity, Courage and Caring and creator of the Simple Awareness® Method (S.A.M). Growing up in West Phoenix and now having lived in Tempe for more than two decades, I am proud to be an uncommon 5th generation native of Arizona. I am an alumni and board member of the Tempe Leadership program and currently sit on the board of the Tempe Historic Preservation Foundation. My oldest son, Damien, is an ASU graduate with a degree in French and my youngest son, Jesse, continues the family fire service tradition as a Phoenix firefighter and graduated valedictorian in his paramedic class.
Stephen Aranda
Driver
I have been working with Trinity as a driver since 2015. My wife, Michaela, and I have 2 dogs who run our household. I also have been a youth pastor since 2012 and will be officially ordained July 2018. I love playing and watching sports, mostly football and baseball, but I also have recently gotten into coaching, which I enjoy just as much.
Wayne Melton
Driver
I have been working at Trinity Air Medical as a driver since March of 2017. I really enjoy being a part of the chain of events that can save a life through the organ donation process. I have also been a full-time firefighter with the City of Scottsdale since 2000. In my free time, I enjoy camping, hiking, and mountain biking with my wife and 2 sons.
Zach Spengler
Driver
I have been working with Trinity since early 2016 as a code 3 driver. I am currently in paramedic school to further my position within the company to a flight medic. I enjoy knowing that I have a role in bettering peoples’ lives and even saving lives. I am a Chandler native and have been my whole life. I like working with my hands and have built a huge 16’ table for my dining room. I have a ‘65 Mustang Fastback that I am currently restoring.