REgional staff

Region 6 is part of The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) that is run through MDHHS. The coalition works with local partners within the region to prepare hospitals, emergency medical services, and supporting healthcare organizations to deliver coordinated and effective care to victims of terrorism and other public health/healthcare emergencies.  Region 6 currently employees a full-time regional coordinator, a full-time assistant coordinator and a part-time medical director. 

Our mission is to ready hospitals and supporting healthcare systems to deliver coordinated and effective care to victims of terrorism and other public healthcare emergencies.

JERRY EVANS, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Evans attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and did his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. He has been the medical director for the Region 6 HCC program since 2005. He currently also is the Medical Director, Mercy Health Muskegon ED; Chair Section, EM Mercy Health Muskegon; Medical Director, Muskegon County Medical Control Authority; Chair, Region 6 Trauma Network; Board Member, Every Woman's Place.

Luke Aurner
REGIONAL COORDINATOR

Early in his career, Luke moved to Michigan to attend  Davenport College for Paramedicine. Luke worked in EMS throughout Kent and Ottawa counties for 24 years. Leaving full time EMS in 2019, Luke started at Region 6 as the coordinator.
Today, Luke brings his education and operations knowledge to the challenges of the ever-changing preparedness environment.

​Tim Dickman
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Tim started his career 37 years ago, working in EMS. He has worked as a paramedic, field training supervisor, supervisor, quality improvement coordinator, instructor and billing. 
​He received a Master’s Degree in Information Systems in 2011, specializing in business.  Personally, he enjoys the outdoors and music.
ADDITIONAL OFFICE STAFF (FIDUCIARY)
Amanda Frifeldt - Office Manager 
Courtney Greene - Administrative Assistant