Management Team

John KarolzakJohn Karolzak, Vice President, South & Southwest Zone708 W. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-627-6994
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John Karolzak has served as Vice President of Rural/Metro's South operating zone since 2010 and was appointed Acting Vice President of the Company's Southwest operating zone in May 2011. Mr. Karolzak began his career in emergency services more than 25 years ago as a firefighter with Rural/Metro Fire Department in Pima County, Arizona, rising through the ranks to Administrative Fire Chief. In 1992, he was named Market General Manager/EMS Chief for the Company's EMS operations in Southern Arizona. In 1998, he was promoted to Division General Manager for the state of Indiana, and in 2002 was assigned operating divisions in Kentucky and Parts of Ohio. In 2009, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the South Zone. Mr. Karolzak holds a Master's of Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
 

Minda CorbeilMinda Corbeil, South Zone Human Resources Manager250 Hembree Park Drive, Suite 112
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (678) 473-1990 ext 2201
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As Manager of Rural/Metro's South Zone Human Resources activities, Ms. Corbeil oversees all aspects of employee relations, supporting markets within the South Zone. Prior to joining Rural/Metro, she served as Director of Human Resources for Kindred Helathcare for six years for the Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama regions. She is an accredited Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management.
 

Kenneth Simpson Kenneth Simpson, Division General Manager 250 Hembree Park Drive, Suite 112
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 678-473-1990, Ext. 2222
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Glenn MillerGlenn Miller, Division General Manager, MidSouth, North Mississippi and Central Missouri100 Crescent Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
Phone: (901) 327-2017, Ext. 208
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As Division General Manager for Rural/Metro’s ambulance operations in the MidSouth, Mississippi and Missouri, Mr. Miller manages all aspects of operational performance in these markets. His focus is to maintain, improve and grow operational performance through contractual and service compliance, quality and service enhancement and productivity. Prior to joining Rural/Metro, Mr. Miller worked two years as an emergency and ICU nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center. He spent more than 10 years as a Lieutenant/Paramedic Firefighter with Bartlett and Collierville Fire Departments and was Director of Fayette County Ambulance Service for seven years. During his tenure with Rural/Metro, Mr. Miller has managed the start of operations in Shelby County in 1998, assisted with the purchase of 911 and interfacility services in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and was a Disaster Response Team Leader during Rural/Metro’s response and recovery to Hurricanes Dennis and Katrina. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and Emergency Medicine from Shelby State Community College.
 

Rob WebbRob Webb, Division General Manager, East Tennessee10140 Gallows Point Drive
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: (865) 573-5779, Ext. 26
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Mr. Webb has more than 25 years of administrative leadership in Rural/Metro's East Tennessee Division, with more than 34 years of professional experience in the emergency services industry. In July 2009, Rob was appointed by Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen to the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board as a representative for ambulance service operations throughout the state.
 

Christopher Blach Christopher Blach, Division General Manager, Florida4728 Old Winter Garden Road
Orlando, FL 32811
Phone: (407) 578-3601
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In his role as the Division General Manager, Mr. Blach ensures the overall operational and financial performance of Rural/Metro's Florida operation. Prior to joining Rural/Metro, Mr. Blach served for 10 years as Director of Operations for American Medical Response Northeast. In this role, he was responsible for all financial and operational oversight for Southeastern Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island. The operation serviced more than nine primary 911 contracts, over 10 major hospitals and 100 skilled nursing facilities with 450 employees and 100 ambulances. He is currently appointed to the Orange County EMS Advisory Board and the Valencia Community College EMS Advisory Board. He also sits on the Orange County EMS Operations, Communications, Medical Control and Quality Council Committees. Mr. Blach is a member of the Orlando Economic Development Commission and serves as Co-Chair of the Central Florida After School All Star Program. He completed the Paramedic Program with Northeastern University in 1989. He has received Official Citations from the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives for contributions to the EMS field.
 

Don BratcherDon Bratcher, Division General Manager, Alabama 5600 Shirley Park Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone : (205) 937-4915
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Don Bratcher joined Rural/Metro as Division General Manager for the Company’s Alabama ambulance operations in January 2013. He oversees day-to-day operational leadership of Rural/Metro Ambulance services throughout the state of Alabama. Don brings extensive experience as an executive leader, having worked for Butler Manufacturing – a worldwide leader in building systems for commercial construction. Immediately prior to joining Rural/Metro, Mr. Bratcher served as Regional General Manager for Butler Manufacturing’s Western Region operations. From 1998-2007, Mr. Bratcher was Regional Sales Manager for Butler’s Southeast Region operations. He began his career as an Area Manager for Butler’s Western Region in Sacramento, California. Mr. Bratcher holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.