The West Central EMS Board of Directors is composed of dedicated members from across our nine-county service area. Each member represents a specific county and emergency service entity, including EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management, ensuring comprehensive oversight and guidance for our organization.

Board Members

Our board members bring valuable experience and local perspective from the communities they serve.

Becker County

Bryan Christiansen
MnDOT
Callaway Fire

Clay County

Cpt. Tyler Iverson
Minnesota State Patrol

Douglas County

Crecent Westberg
North Ambulance

Grant County

Aric Risrudt
Lake Region Hospital Elbow Lake

Otter Tail County

Jim Rieber
Perham Health
Treasurer

Otter Tail County

Mark Ebeling
Perham Area Ambulance
Vice Chair

Otter Tail County

Ryan Muchow
Fergus Falls Fire

Otter Tail County

Dr. Tim Studer
Sanford/Perham Health

Pope County

Nathan Brecht
Pope County Sheriff

Pope County

Joshua Chan
Glacial Ridge Hospital

Stevens County

Marcia Schroeder
Secretary
Public Health

Traverse County

Lynn Siegel
Board Chair
Traverse County Emergency Manager

Wilkin County

Jordan Barry
Rothsay Fire and Rescue