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The Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce the 2023 Wisconsin Stars of Life.  Each person was nominated by their local ambulance service, and will be presented with Stars of Life recognition and honors for their dedication and commitment.  The Stars of Life celebration is the most rewarding and exciting Wisconsin event in our field and is modeled after the American Ambulance Association's National Stars of Life.

2023 Wisconsin Stars of Life Honorees

Michael Adams, nominated by Ryan Brothers Ambulance

Nick Broetzmann, nominated by Orange Cross Ambulance

Eric Brunette, nominated by Bell Ambulance

Anna Busse, nominated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Aaron Carpenter, nominated by Bell Ambulance

Kristina Cook, nominated by Bell Ambulance

Jason Cotherman, nominated by Gold Cross Ambulance

Eric Ferries, nominated by Sparta Ambulance

Tyler Gall, nominated by Midwest Medical Transport

Rebeca Juarez, nominated by Bell Ambulance

Logan Linck, nominated by Gold Cross Ambulance

Darlene Merrow, nominated by Sparta Ambulance

Dr. F. Mark Moore, nominated by Gold Cross Ambulance

Loren Mitchell, nominated by Tri-State Ambulance

Brian  Noll, nominated by Midwest Medical Transport

Todd Overdahl, nominated by Ryan Brothers Ambulance

Trevor Rangel, nominated by Bell Ambulance

Sara Ruff, nominated by Mayo Clinic Ambulance

Mark Schiltz, nominated by Gundersen Health System Ambulance

Michael Soehner, nominated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Kimberly Stiles, nominated by Midwest Medical Transport

Lisa Strenke, nominated by Cumberland Healthcare EMS

Sam Sye, nominated by Tri-State Ambulance

Cynthia Torkelson, nominated by Gundersen Health System Ambulance

Brian Turner, nominated by Midwest Medical Transport

Eric Vaughan, nominated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Leonard Washington, nominated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Meredith Wolf, nominated by Ryan Brothers Ambulance

The 2023 marks the twelfth year of the Wisconsin Stars of Life program.  This special event recognizes and honors the dedication of ambulance service professionals - people that stand out in every area of our field.

Schedule of Events

Stars of Life honorees will be honored at a welcome reception and dinner banquet to include an awards ceremony in Madison, Wi on October 10, 2023.