Our Team

Suhas Uppalapati
Chief Executive Officer
AmeriPro Health

Suhas is a highly experienced business leader with expertise spanning various industries, including health care, financial services, insurance, hospitality, government, real estate, strategy consulting and technology. He is the owner of multiple businesses, has held numerous senior executive positions and has served on prestigious boards throughout the United States.

Suhas holds an M.B.A. from Duke University, an M.S. in Computer Science from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

He is a proud father of two daughters: the elder one graduated from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a career in Investment Banking in New York. The younger daughter is a senior at Duke University. His wife, a distinguished oncologist, presides over a large practice.

Suhas enjoys mountain and road biking, kayaking, global travel with his family and supporting various charities.

Larry Richardson
Chief Business Officer
AmeriPro Health

Launching his career as an active-duty U.S. Marine, Larry devoted eight years to distinguished service before transitioning to the EMS sector where he worked as a licensed critical care and nationally registered paramedic.

With over two decades of experience in a diverse range of public and private administrative roles, Larry specializes in operations, government affairs, business development, strategic planning and revenue management.

Larry earned his MBA from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He also has a master’s degree in finance from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree in applied sciences from Clayton State University. Additionally, he holds numerous certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas A&M University, American Heart Association and National Association of EMTs.

Larry has been married to his wife for 17 years, and they have two children who play competitive baseball and softball. Larry’s wife also has 21 years in public safety and serves as the chief of staff for a large Metro Atlanta fire and rescue department. Larry enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball and baseball, and cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs and the Miami Hurricanes.

Thomas McEntee
Chief Administrative Officer
AmeriPro Health

Tom began serving AmeriPro Health as their Principal Advisor in August of 2023 and currently serves as Cheif Administrative Officer. He lends decades of progressive EMS experience to one of the industry’s most rapidly expanding companies focusing on strategic deployment, business systems, planning, analytics, team development and acquisitions.

Before joining AmeriPro, he served as CEO and President of Transformative Healthcare in Boston which operated three ambulance companies in Boston, New Hampshire and Maine. Prior to joining Transformative, McEntee was with Global Medical Response as the National VP of Mergers and Acquisitions, closing and integrating strategic M&A deals, as well as developing a robust deal pipeline. Prior to, he served as the Regional President of the Eastern United States, leading a workforce of 8,500 across seventeen states and the District of Columbia.

He began with GMR as the Regional Director for Riverside County, CA – one of the largest high-performance EMS systems in the United States. While there, he improved clinical, operational, and financial performance.

McEntee holds undergraduate degrees in Organizational Management and Communications.

He and his wife, Sarah, the Executive Director for the Commission for Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), make their home in Amherst, NH.

Marvin McLellan
Chief Operating Officer
AmeriPro Health

With over thirty years of leadership experience in medical transportation and post-acute healthcare strategy, Marvin serves as AmeriPro Health’s chief operating officer. His diverse career includes senior leadership roles at Air Methods Corporation, heading MediFlight Oklahoma’s critical care transport service for OU Medical Center and roles at TransCare New York and Northwell Health.

Prior to joining AmeriPro in 2019, he was the director of business development for Lacuna Health, a technology-driven patient care management startup within Kindred Healthcare. His diverse experience also includes serving as vice president of business development at Medical Life Holdings, and roles as associate administrator and market director of business development for Tenet Healthcare.

Marvin holds a bachelors in business administration and is currently pursuing an MBA in international healthcare administration at the University of Cumbria. Additionally, he holds his fireground officer certification and paramedic licensure.

Harry Fisk
Chief Financial Officer
AmeriPro Health

Harry brings more than 20 years of financial management and strategic planning healthcare experience. His expertise is founded a history of creating national, scalable enterprise platforms, managing multiple accounting system integrations for multi-site healthcare companies, and being operationally minded. He has integrated numerous acquisitions, converted companies from cash to accrual accounting and implemented numerous process improvement projects. Harry has provided executive leadership as the CEO, CFO, and advisor in numerous multi-site healthcare verticals including EMS, Allergy & Asthma, Fertility, Hospice, Contract Rehab, Urgent Care, Urology, Dermatology, and Infectious Disease to name a few.

Harry is a passionate, results-oriented leader who moves quickly to define, motivate, and achieve team objectives. Harry is a driven, humble servant leader, emphasizing the personal and professional development of the team around him. As a hands-on manager who is detail oriented, his strong intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and collaborative style helps him connect quickly with others. With a background in law and accounting, Harry holds a JD and CPA, which equip him with a unique perspective on financial operations and compliance. At AmeriPro Health, Harry is committed to enhancing financial performance and supporting the Company’s mission to provide exceptional medical transportation services and growing the paramedics and EMTs he serves.

Harry earned his JD from the Bowen School of Law, Univ of Arkansas and was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1996. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business and Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from Hendrix College in 1991. Harry became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991.

Harry is married to his lovely wife, Kelly. Together they have four children and live in Franklin, TN. Harry is a devoted family man who enjoys adventurous travel, hiking, snow skiing, and playing golf.

Chanta Courtney
Director of Talent Acquisition
AmeriPro Health

Chanta’s professional history in talent acquisition, full cycle recruitment, and employee development in geographically dispersed organizations has poised her to successfully attract and secure top talent in this ever-changing market.

Over her 30 years in the healthcare industry, Chanta has always remained focused on one KEY goal – in order to maintain and preserve a positive organizational culture, one must begin with its team of professionals. Who we hire matters and Our TEAM Makes Us Who We Are! Part of her recruitment methodology embraces, promotes & preserves the delicate balance between the patients entrusted to our care, quality of life, our organizational mission and core values, and the employee’s personal / professional development.

Chanta’s educational background is in genetic and Cytogenetic research, and she received her degree in “Research in Mental Health with an emphasis in Biology” from California State University of Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

Chanta has been married to her husband Keith for 18 years. Keith is a retired Fire Captain of 30 years and currently serves the community as a contract Paramedic. Chanta and Keith enjoy boating, hunting and fishing. Their son is in the US Army stationed at the Aviano Airforce Base located in Province of Pordenone, Italy.

Matthew Thompson
Medical Director
AmeriPro Health

Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, FACEP, is an emergency physician, telemedicine pioneer and innovator driven by a passion for overcoming care barriers both personally and professionally. His profound interest in technology inspired him to complete an ultrasound fellowship post his tenure as chief resident at the University of Arizona. He continues his emergency medicine practice in Florida, which continually fuels his motivation to develop innovative solutions.

As the co-founder, chief medical officer and chief operating officer of Telescope Health, Matthew aims to enhance care access, patient outcomes and quality of life through technology, innovation and human connection. He’s deeply invested in innovative problem-solving, transitions of care, health equity, and telehealth solutions tailored to patients’ unique social health determinants.

He has been recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal as a Tech Leader of the Year and 40 under 40 business leader and for Telescope Health’s community impact during the pandemic.

Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He’s a musician who plays guitar, ukulele and piano. He also enjoys reading, surfing and making espresso.

Dr. Herschel Kessler
Medical Director
AmeriPro Health

Herschel Kessler embarked on his career as a volunteer EMT at 17, quickly advancing to a paramedic role and earning a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine.

Furthering his education, he spent four years at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Nassau University Medical Center. He then ventured into emergency medicine in Georgia, taking up leadership roles across several hospitals. Since 2015, he has been an EMS medical director.

In his free time, Herschel enjoys spending time with his wife and six children.

Dr. Raul Piñon Jr
Medical Director – Alabama
AmeriPro Health

Dr. Raul Piñon Jr., an esteemed emergency physician, leader, consultant and educator, maintains medical licenses across six states: Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Wyoming.

With over two decades of experience, Raul, a dual board-certified practitioner in emergency medicine and family practice, began his career as a Major in the United States Air Force. During his service, he held the position of Chief Medical Officer for the Special Operations Command.

Currently, he serves as chief of staff for Vaughn Regional Medical Center, where he’s worked since 2015. In 2020, he was awarded Medical Director of the Year by TeamHealth, and he has served as a board member for the American Board of Physician Specialties since 2022.

He lives in Wetumpka, Alabama, and has been married to his wife, Brittney, for 11 years. They enjoy flying, traveling, motorcycle riding and fishing.

Todd Turpin
Vice President – Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
AmeriPro Health

Todd grew up working on cars, so it was only natural he began his career in the automotive industry. He served as departmental manager handling millions of dollars in inventory. After 23 years in the automotive industry, Todd became an EMT and started his second career in emergency medical services.

Todd furthered his education as an advanced paramedic and leveraged his leadership skills in the EMS industry, progressing from field training officer to operations supervisor.

Todd has been married to his wife, Sandy, for six years. They have five children and four grandchildren between the two of them. He loves traveling and spending time outdoors with his family and pets.

David Grayson
Vice President, Revenue Cycle & Billing
AmeriPro Health

David brings more than 35 years of multi-faceted EMS experience, holding roles as an administrator, consultant, educator, paramedic and dispatcher. Apart from EMS, David stands as a seasoned entrepreneur, investing in various business ventures. Notably, he founded and led CareMed EMS in Oxford, Mississippi, for six years before its integration into the AmeriPro family.

David served multiple terms as the president of the Mississippians for Emergency Medical Services, the largest EMS association in the state. He also serves on the Mississippi EMS Advisory Council, Mississippi Trauma Care Advisory Committee, Mississippi Stroke Care Advisory Committee, Central MS EMS District Board of Directors, and is the advisory committee chairman for the Coahoma Community College paramedic program. Additionally, he is currently an adjunct faculty at Columbia Southern University.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Sacred Heart University.

Away from work, he enjoys college sports, travel, sailing and volunteering with several community organizations.

Jeff Avinger
Director of Operations, Florida
AmeriPro Health

Jeff began his EMS career in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2010 where he quickly established himself in the private ambulance industry, earning Paramedic of the Year and Florida Star of Life accolades. As a high-level clinician and leader, Jeff has led the development, implementation and oversight of critical care, community paramedicine and sports medicine programs.

Currently, as director of operations for Florida, he oversees patient and crew satisfaction, operational stability and market expansion.

Jeff is a licensed Florida paramedic and earned his critical care certification from the University of Florida in 2013. He is pursuing his Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s School of Nursing.

Jeff lives in St. Augustine, and has been married to his wife, Francine, for 10 years. They enjoy traveling, outdoor recreation and spending time with their three children.

Joe Rose
Director of Operations, Kentucky and Indiana
AmeriPro Health

With a career beginning in EMS in 2014, Joe has rapidly risen through the ranks, demonstrating a profound commitment to operational and clinical excellence. Since joining AmeriPro Health in August 2023, he has been instrumental in redefining leadership dynamics, fostering stakeholder relationships, and spearheading safety and clinical advancements within the organization.

Joe’s extensive experience in EMS includes leading large-scale operations for major events such as The Kentucky Oaks & Derby and Thunder over Louisville, showcasing his adeptness in managing complex healthcare scenarios. His tenure in the field is marked by a consistent focus on public safety and effective emergency response, particularly in Southern Indiana.

Prior to his journey in EMS, Joe honed his leadership skills as a Human Resources Leader at UPS, a role that has significantly influenced his approach at AmeriPro Health. His innovative and employee-centric strategies have been pivotal in reducing turnover, enhancing staff development, and boosting morale.  Currently pursuing studies in Business Administration and public Health at the University of the Cumberland, Joe is also a nationally registered Advanced EMT in Kentucky and Indiana. His commitment to education extends to his role as a certified EMS Educator with the National Association of EMS Educators, underlining his dedication to nurturing the next generation of EMS professionals. At AmeriPro Health, Joe is known for his strategic vision, operational acumen, and unwavering dedication to elevating standards in emergency medical services.

Doug Norton
Director of Operations, Georgia & South Carolina
AmeriPro Health

For over 35 years, Doug has provided strategic planning and leadership to propel business growth and streamline operations within the EMS industry.

Most recently, as VP of operations, he drove the organization to unprecedented revenue and profitability levels despite industry and economic hurdles, while cultivating dynamic, high-achieving teams through coaching and mentorship.

Doug has a talent for identifying and developing the potential in people and organizations. He is considered an innovator in the areas of risk management, operational leadership and system status management (SSM) by industry leaders and healthcare professionals.

Doug lives outside of Athens, Georgia, (Go Dawgs!) and has been married to his wife, Arlana, for eight years. They enjoy boating, fishing and camping with their fur baby, Storm.

Ethan Gray
Director of Operations, South Georgia
AmeriPro Health

Ethan is a dedicated and detail-oriented leader with a proven track record of excellence in the EMS field. With extensive experience in managing and leading dynamic EMS systems, Ethan is at the forefront of delivering top-quality emergency services.

As the Director of Operations for AmeriPro South Georgia Operations, Ethan oversees a wide-ranging territory, including eight counties, and leads South Georgia’s 911 and IFT operations. His role involves managing crucial relationships with county officials and hospital partners, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and implementing strategic unit deployment based on demand analytics.

Ethan lives in Barnesville Ga with his Wife and two kids where he Spends most his time outdoors.

Dave “Super Dave” Sanford
AmeriPro Health

Super Dave is a seasoned partnership integration director with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He has a proven track record of developing successful relationships with communities, hospitals and health systems across the United States.

Dave’s expertise in strategic planning and execution has helped foster successful EMS and ambulance partnerships throughout the country. His vast knowledge, paired with remarkable communication and interpersonal skills, enables him to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Committed to delivering optimal outcomes, Dave’s unwavering passion for his work fuels his pursuit of excellence.

Brian Bishop
Director of Partner Integration. KY, IN, OH, MI, MO, AR
AmeriPro Health

Brian’s journey in the EMS field began on the streets of Louisville, KY, where he started as an EMT. Over the years, his dedication and expertise led him through various roles, including paramedic, street supervisor, service director, and ultimately, State EMS director for Kentucky. Brian continues to serve as a paramedic for AmeriPro Health today. Brian earned his bachelor’s degree from Campbellsville University and pursued a master’s degree in molecular biology at Western Kentucky University, further enriching his knowledge and skills.

His extensive experience also includes two terms in Kentucky state government, where he has led both the Board of Emergency Medical Services and the Board of Dentistry. Brian’s knack for fostering partnerships and uniting diverse groups toward a shared goal has made him exceptionally suited for his current role.

Outside of his professional life, Brian is deeply rooted in his personal life. He and his wife, Heather, have raised three children together. Brian finds joy in traveling, tending to his vegetable garden, cooking, and embracing the outdoors. Springfield, KY, is where Brian and his family call home, and he cherishes his lifelong connection to the Commonwealth.