Meet the Team Behind
EM Specialists

The strength of EM Specialists is our people — experienced emergency clinicians working together to deliver dependable, high-quality care across every hospital we serve.

EM Specialists is led by physicians who understand emergency medicine from the inside out. Our organization is built on the expertise of experienced emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated administrative professionals who work as one coordinated team.

With more than 150 emergency professionals, we bring depth, stability, and consistency to every department we serve.

Many of our clinicians have longstanding ties to the communities and hospitals where they practice, creating trusted partnerships and continuity of care.

We believe strong leadership, collaborative culture, and clinical accountability are essential to exceptional emergency medicine. That philosophy guides how we recruit, mentor, and support every member of our team.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and ensures that EM Specialists remains physician-led, clinically focused, and operationally strong. With decades of combined emergency medicine experience, the board is responsible for maintaining high standards of care, fostering innovation, and guiding long-term growth. They set the vision that supports both our hospital partners and the clinicians who serve within our departments.

William Brady III, MD

Chief Executive Officer

Wright State University -
Boonshoft School of Medicine

Nancy Pook, MD

Chief Operating Officer

Wright State University -
Boonshoft School of Medicine

Scott Balonier, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Soin Medical Center

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

James Freyhof, MD

Wright State University -
Boonshoft School of Medicine

Andrew Lee, MD

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Dayton

Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center

Christopher P. Miller, MD

Medical Director
Kettering Health Troy

Washington University in St. Louis - School of Medicine

Krystle Torok, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Main

Wright State University -
Boonshoft School of Medicine

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Partners

Our physician partners are deeply invested in the success of EM Specialists and the hospitals we support. As leaders within our organization, they help shape policy, mentor colleagues, and uphold our culture of clinical excellence. Partnership reflects both professional achievement and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve.

Aditya Arora, MD

Medical Director
Kettering Health Greene Memorial & Springfield
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Usman Asad, MD

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Scott Balonier, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Soin Medical Center
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Ryan Box, MD

Residency Core Faculty
Akron General Medical Center
William Brady III, MD

Chief Executive Officer
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
John R. Corker, MD

Parkland Health & Hospital System - Dallas County Hospital District
Francis A. Cortez, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Greene Memorial
Kettering Health Dayton
Michael Dowler, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Health Huber & Preble
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Debra G. Edwards, MD

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Troy
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Stephen Enseleit, MD

Carolinas Medical Center
John Ewing, MD

Medical Director
Soin Medical Center
The Ohio State University - Medical Center and College of Medicine
Theresa Foreman, MD

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Huber & Preble
West Virginia University - School of Medicine
James Freyhof, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Elizabeth Gannon, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Springfield
Allegheny Health Network - Saint Vincent Hospital
PJ Greene, MD

Creighton University School of Medicine
Christopher Huelsman, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Roy L. Johnson, MD

Residency Program Director
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Matthew Kasher, MD

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Franklin & Middletown
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Matthew Kiefaber, MD

Medical Director
Kettering Health Franklin & Middletown
The Ohio State University - Medical Center and College of Medicine and Public Health
Bradley King, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Health Washington Township
UPMC Hamot
Michale Lakes, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Health Dayton
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Andrew Lee, MD

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Dayton
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Stephanie Maus, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Main
Ohio University - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Brooke McCarthy, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Christopher P. Miller, MD

Medical Director
Kettering Health Troy
Washington University in St. Louis - School of Medicine
Matthew Peck, MD

Memorial Health System - Marietta
Nancy Pook, MD

Chief Operating Officer
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Thomas Proctor, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Christina Smith, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Marni Teramana, DO

Medical Director
Kettering Transport Services
Kettering Health Dayton
Krystle Torok, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Main
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Jonathan Vargas, MD

Henry Ford Hospital
Tyler Watson, DO

Assistant Medical Director
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Adam Welch, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Physicians

Our board-certified and board-eligible emergency physicians deliver expert care across a full spectrum of emergency presentations — from critical trauma and cardiac events to everyday urgent conditions.

Each physician is selected not only for clinical skill, but for professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure. We support continuous learning, quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with hospital leadership to ensure strong clinical outcomes and efficient department operations.

Douglas Bias, MD

Boonshoft School of Medicine
Sam Blair, MD

Madigan Army Medical Center
Elizabeth Burdick, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Mark Bustillo, DO

University of Toledo
Adriana Dinatti, DO

Kettering Health Dayton
James Elliott, MD

University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
Michael Fareri, MD

University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
Patrick Finnegan, DO

Residency Core Faculty
Kettering Health Dayton
Alexander Glogoza, DO

Trinity Health Muskegon
Anne Humphrey, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Elizabeth Janevski, MD

Residency Core Faculty
AdventHealth
George Kaiser, DO

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Danijela Lonco, DO

Kettering Health Dayton
Caitlin Martin, DO

Adena Regional Medical Center
Megan McCord, DO

Kettering Health Dayton
Kristopher Milland, MD

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Valerie Moren, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Andrew Morris, MD

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Brian Pennington, MD

Residency Associate Program Director
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Rebecca Perry, DO

Residency Core Faculty
Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Darrel Phong, DO

Eisenhower Health Medical Center
Stacey Poznanski, MD

University of Wisconsin
Francisco J. Ramirez, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Steven Repas, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
Brian Shreve, MD

Carolinas Medical Center
Tyler Starman, MD

HCA Lewis Gale Medical Center
Jonathon Stewart, MD

Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine
David Toro, MD

Residency Core Faculty
Metropolitan Hospital Center
Meagan Verbillion, MD

Nassau University Medical Center
James White III, DO

Kettering Health Dayton
Ciara A. Willis, DO

Sparrow Hospital -Michigan State University Program
Michael Wilson, MD

Marietta Memorial Health System
C. Conner Yancey, DO

Kettering Health Dayton
Andrew Zhen, DO

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Advanced Practice Providers

Our nurse practitioners and physician assistants play an essential role in delivering timely, patient-centered emergency care. Working alongside our physicians, APPs help ensure efficient patient flow, comprehensive evaluations, and consistent communication.

We value the collaborative model of emergency medicine, where every provider contributes meaningfully to patient safety and department performance.

Madeline Alexander, PA-C

Trine University
Taylor Birch, PA-C

Ohio Dominican University
Laura Bohn, NP-C

University of Cincinnati
Tessa Cedargren, PA-C

Kettering College
Maxwell Couch, PA-C

APP Education Leader
Ohio Dominican University
Joshua Courlas, PA-C

Kettering College
Meghan Dean, NP-C

APP Education Leader
Northern Kentucky University
Elizabeth Diem, PA-C

Kettering College
Rachel Drake, PA-C

University of Dayton
Stephanie Henry, NP-C

Cedarville University
Lydia Jefson, PA-C

Kettering College
Brittney Keller, NP-C

Indiana Wesleyan University
Maria Kelly, PA-C

Kettering College
Allison Kingzett, PA-C

Miami University of Ohio
Andie Lariccia, PA-C

University of the Cumberlands Northern Kentucky Campus
Katie Lensmeyer, PA-C

University of Dayton
Monica Leusch, PA-C

Kettering College
Hanna Loerke, PA-C

Kettering College
Cori Luthman, PA-C

Kettering College
Christine Marriott, PA-C

Kettering College
James Matteson, PA-C

Kettering College
Macey Pinter, PA-C

Kettering College
Alex Rank, PA-C

Kettering College
Cori Renacs, NP-C

Walden University
Michael Saylor, PA-C

Kettering College
Elizabeth Schipfer, PA-C

Kettering College
Courtney Schroyer, PA-C

Kettering College
Dylan Smeyne, PA-C

Kettering College
Sharon Sobecki, NP-C

Wright State University
Kelly N. South, NP-C

Wright State University
Amanda Stegemiller, PA-C

University of Dayton
Brittany Tayek, NP-C

University of Cincinnati
Jennifer Watkins, DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

The University of South Alabama
Marie Weckesser, PA-C

Kettering College
Stephanie Westerbeck APRN, NP-C

Xavier University
Julie Williams, PA-C

The University of Texas Pan American
Megan Yates, PA-C

Butler University

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Administrative

Behind every successful emergency department is a strong operational foundation. Our administrative team manages scheduling, credentialing, compliance, billing coordination, and strategic planning to support both clinicians and hospital partners.

Kimberly Baker

Chief Financial Officer
Todd Barch

Administrative Coordinator
Angie Habermann

Marketing Coordinator
Angie Metcalf

Administrative Coordinator
Meredith Metcalf

Crossover Specialist
Abigail Pallanta

Administrative Assistant
Daniel Pallanta

Staff Accountant
Daniel Payne

Revenue Cycle Manager
Jennifer Smith

Credentialing Specialist
Stephen Stoyko

Chief Technology Officer
Kimberly Turner

Recruitment & HR

Build Your Career with EM Specialists

We are always seeking dedicated emergency physicians and advanced practice providers who value teamwork, leadership, and community-based care.

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Meet the Team Behind EM Specialists

Board of Directors

William Brady III, MD

Nancy Pook, MD

Scott Balonier, DO

James Freyhof, MD

Andrew Lee, MD

Christopher P. Miller, MD

Krystle Torok, DO

Partners

Aditya Arora, MD

Usman Asad, MD

Scott Balonier, DO

Ryan Box, MD

William Brady III, MD

John R. Corker, MD

Francis A. Cortez, DO

Michael Dowler, DO

Debra G. Edwards, MD

Stephen Enseleit, MD

John Ewing, MD

Theresa Foreman, MD

James Freyhof, MD

Elizabeth Gannon, DO

PJ Greene, MD

Christopher Huelsman, MD

Roy L. Johnson, MD

Matthew Kasher, MD

Matthew Kiefaber, MD

Bradley King, DO

Michale Lakes, DO

Andrew Lee, MD

Stephanie Maus, DO

Brooke McCarthy, DO

Christopher P. Miller, MD

Matthew Peck, MD

Nancy Pook, MD

Thomas Proctor, MD

Christina Smith, MD

Marni Teramana, DO

Krystle Torok, DO

Jonathan Vargas, MD

Tyler Watson, DO

Adam Welch, MD

Physicians

Douglas Bias, MD

Sam Blair, MD

Elizabeth Burdick, MD

Mark Bustillo, DO

Adriana Dinatti, DO

James Elliott, MD

Michael Fareri, MD

Patrick Finnegan, DO

Alexander Glogoza, DO

Anne Humphrey, MD

Elizabeth Janevski, MD

George Kaiser, DO

Danijela Lonco, DO

Caitlin Martin, DO

Megan McCord, DO

Kristopher Milland, MD

Valerie Moren, MD

Andrew Morris, MD

Brian Pennington, MD

Rebecca Perry, DO

Darrel Phong, DO

Stacey Poznanski, MD

Francisco J. Ramirez, MD

Steven Repas, MD

Brian Shreve, MD

Tyler Starman, MD

Jonathon Stewart, MD

David Toro, MD

Meagan Verbillion, MD

James White III, DO

Ciara A. Willis, DO

Michael Wilson, MD

C. Conner Yancey, DO

Andrew Zhen, DO

Advanced Practice Providers

Meet the Team Behind
EM Specialists