Michael Shabkie is an entrepreneurial EMS and healthcare executive with a 24 year record of success overseeing all aspects of healthcare operations, strategic marketing and business development opportunities for industry leading organizations.

He previously served as Regional Vice President for an industry leading, publicly traded ambulance company and provided executive leadership to over 1500 employees in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Additionally, he was responsible for the development and implementation of new EMS systems in the Southwest U.S. and was directly responsible for significantly increasing revenue in these competitive markets.

Mike has served as a key consultant related to EMS system design, political and public affairs, and has acted as an executive advisor on operational processes.

Mike prides himself on developing and maintaining strong political relationships with key stakeholders. He has served on Advisory Boards for two leading Universities and on the Board of Directors for several privately held companies.

In addition to his healthcare and business experience, Mike’s expanding areas of interest include developing integrated healthcare delivery models between Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers and the hospitals they serve.

Industry Expertise:

*Significant experience in developing complex governmental RFP responses.
* Strong background in contract negotiations and contract administration.
* Development and implementation of new business and marketing strategies for ambulance companies.
* Experienced in developing political and public affair strategies.
* Executive level experience in revenue cycle operations.
* Oversaw a regional budget of $50 million dollars for a publicly traded company.
* Significant P&L management experience.