Pershing Health System extends our sincere thanks to Linn County Ambulance for the endless hours, unwavering dedication, and exceptional care you provide – day and night, rain or shine – to our patients and community.
LINN COUNTY AMBULANCE
Mission: To provide top quality, compassionate pre-hospital care to the citizens and visitors of Linn County Missouri now, and long into the future.
A Message from Matt Bowen, Linn County Ambulance Manager:
Normally, you see Mission, Vision, and Values presented together. We decided to give our Values section its very own space. Words like Loyalty, Accountability, Compassion, and Honesty come to mind.
The “Why” behind what we do is so important—it shapes our culture and, by extension, everything we do in patient care. Care being the operative word in that last sentence.
Ultimately, it boils down to this: we are called upon to provide excellent care for patients on possibly the worst day of their lives. It may seem routine to us, but to them, we are their source of answers and comfort. We must arrive at the patient’s side ready to perform at our best.
It’s not about how well we can start an IV, read an EKG strip, or memorize a medication dose. Those skills are very important—but ultimately, we have to care. And that feeling must go from our hearts to the patient, clearly and without question. It guides everything we do.
As Administrator, it’s my job to ensure our crews have everything they need to be successful in this mission.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Matt Bowen, Administrator; Scott Chrisman, Operations Manager; Ashley Tarpening, Administrative Assistant;
Jeff Alton, Training Coordinator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Fred Lewis, Brian Chrisman, Don Kiehl, Andy Matzen, Connie van Dusseldorp
FULL TIME:
A Crew: Larry Flynn, Tony Hoskins, Ryan Prince, Jason Stallo
B Crew: Hagen McCollum, Patrik Stufflebean, Nathan Weimer
C Crew: Shelby Beaderstadt, David Howard, Elle McCollum, Matt Ray, Joey Seig, Taylor Schaefer
PART TIME:
Charisse Bauer; Austin Beckman; Jayce Carbajal; Hope Gerdes; Jeff Henke; Megan Hill; Oscarina Jackson;
Levi Kelly; Sharon Kennison; Mike McGuire; Ridgon Newsom; Haley Parker; Amber Rinkenbaugh;
Jerry VanDeventer; Blake VanConett; Ben Wolverton
A Crew – Pictured left to right: David Howard, Ryan Prince, Larry Flynn, Ridgon Newsom, Jason Stallo,
Hope Gerdes, Tony Hoskins.
B Crew – Pictured left to right: Scott Chrisman, Operations Manager; Charisse Bauer; Nathan Weimer;
Ashley Tarpening, Admin Assistant, CAC; Patrik Stufflebean; Hagen McCollum; Matt Bowen, Administrator.
C Crew – Pictured left to right: Matt Ray, Shelby Beaderstadt, Taylor Schaefer, Megan Hill, Elle McCollum,
Joey Seig.
Pershing Health System would also like to recognize Chariton County Ambulance for the care they provide in transporting patients from Chariton County to our facility. We are grateful for their role in helping us care for patients beyond our immediate community.
CHARITON COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION:
Bridgett Fessler, EMT Office Manager Since 1993; Stephanie Benoist, Office Assistant, Since 2020;
Dr. Joshua Stilley, MD, Medical Director Since 2022; Donald Cravens, EMT-P, Superintendent, Since 1981
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Angie Billue, Member District 1; Donna Morrison, Treasurer District 2; Carla Fitzgerald, Vice-President District 3; Lisa Stewart, Member District 4; Kimberly Jacobs, President District 5; Megan Hubbard, Secretary District 6
PARAMEDICS:
Samantha Austin, Since 2020; Lisa Benner, Base Supervisor, Since 2013; Doug Bixenman, Since 2015;
Brent Dickerson [Kevin], Base Supervisor, Since 1980; Samantha Garvin, RN BSN, Since 2013; Jeff Parks, Since 2021; Mary Beth Parks, Since 2023; Austin Rash, Since 2022
EMT:
Lucas Parks, Since 2025; Jordanne Snodgrass, Since 2018; Joyce Syler, Since 2016
PART-TIME:
Nyle Bowyer, EMT; Mary Brundage, EMT-P; James Deskin, EMT; Hope Gerdes, EMT; Clarissa Hubbard, EMT;
Eric McKenzie, EMT-P; Daryl Noll, EMT-P; Carl Perkins, EMT; Blake Rasmussen, EMT-P; Chad Stapleton, EMT; Jerry VanDeventer, EMT-P; Rick Derenzy, CPR Instructor; Sherry Hershey, CPR Instructor
VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS
Pershing Health System would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the volunteer first responders who selflessly give their time, training, and heart to serve our communities when every second counts.
Brookfield First Responders
Browning First Responders
Brunswick First Responders
Bucklin First Responders
Bynumville First Responders
Keytesville First Responders
Laclede First Responders
Linneus First Responders
Marceline First Responders
Meadville First Responders
Mendon First Responders
New Boston First Responders
Salisbury First Responders
Shelby First Responders
Sumner First Responders
Westville First Responders
Pershing Health System extends our heartfelt thanks to all EMS professionals and first responders for your courage, compassion, and tireless commitment to the safety and care of our communities. If we’ve unintentionally missed recognizing anyone by name, please know our gratitude extends to each and every one of you.
