Jeff Kepple MD
Medical Director
Sam BlesseParamedic
Director
of
Operations
Diane DawsonCFO
ToakaSnack Tester
Dr. Kepple provides the Medical Direction for Frontline Medical. His experience and knowledge is the backbone of the service we provide. He has provided medical care in remote countries, as well as his own practice. Dr. Kepple is a wealth of knowledge when we are dealing with "skin" issues, such as poison oak and heat rashes.
His love of family and life are always inspiring. He shares his loves in his music.
Check out his website... www.jeffkepple.com
Sam Blesse is an accomplished paramedic, having experience in emergency room, ground ambulance, and helicopter. He is also an ICS Qualified Medical Unit Leader.
Sam's clinical knowledge and experience is vital to our operations. He has a vast amount of expertise in dealing with poisonous plants.
Sam is an avid fishermen and outdoorsman. When not spending time with his family, he can be found flipping a fly into a river or lake.
He also likes raising goats.
Diane Dawson is a certified EMTB with a degree in english. Diane provides logistical and dispatch support, as well as financial accounting. Diane also manages our Human Resource Department.
Diane's experience as a Real Estate Developer provides Frontline with a base of organization. When Frontline is assigned to distant incident locations, Diane provides a foundation of communication for all Frontline Personnel.
Her continued support is our rock of continuity.
Diane is an avid breeder of Labrador retrievers.
Check out her website... www.twelvetreeslabradors.com
TwelveTrees Matoaka was the sole survivor of an
emergency C-section. We did CPR on her for over two hours. She has an incredible zest for life! Her tenacity and determination make her number one. She always has a smile on her face, an open heart, and a "look at me" attitude. Toaka has become a "rock star" on our daily blog. She always has something to say...and is always looking for a SNACK!
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
Meet the Team
Frontline Management Team
D.J. Cline
Founder/CEO
D.J. Cline is an ICS qualified Medical Unit Leader, with extensive EMS/Public Safety experience. He brings to Frontline his experience as a Police Officer, EMT, Flight Paramedic, Fire Fighter, and Battalion Chief. DJ has a great deal of knowledge in treating illnesses related to poisonous plants, bites, stings and Food Born Illnesses. He routinely provides Disaster Management Consultations to several Government Agencies. DJ has participated in the support and management of numerous large disasters, such as, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, and countless forest fires, as well as numerous music events.
DJ's hobbies include fishing, music....and raising Labradors.
