Who We Are
EPS’s assembled a world class team of Emergency Professionals to design and produce elearning projects. Many of those team members continue to collaborate with Greg Friese on the design and production of elearning lessons for CentreLearn Solutions, LLC.
Greg Friese
Greg Friese, Plover, Wisconsin, is the founder and president of Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC. Currently he is the Director of Education for CentreLearn Solutions. He strives to deliver innovative and efficient emergency preparedness solutions. Greg helps CentreLearn clients create, design, distribute and facilitate rapid e-learning for emergency responders. He also really enjoys collaborating with subject matter experts to create online education programs that are educational, engaging, and entertaining. Greg is an instructor, speaker, author, podcaster, and blogger.
Greg has written for EMS1.com, JEMS.com, Wilderness Medical Associates, JEMS Magazine, EMSResponder.com and EMS Magazine, the NAEMSE Educator Newsletter, and EMSLive.com. Greg is a member of the EMS Magazine Editorial Advisory Board.
Martha Bonnie
Martha Bonnie is a writer and educator living in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Martha has worked in many settings as a classroom and outdoor educator. She is currently working as an emergency police, fire, and rescue dispatcher for Ashwaubenon public safety. For EPS Martha develops, writes
and edits continuing education lessons for emergency response personnel. In addition, Martha is involved in researching and writing for other EPS projects.
Michael Fraley
Michael Fraley is a paramedic currently living in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Michael began his career in EMS while at earning a Bachelor of Science degree at Texas A& M University. Michael has since worked as a flight paramedic, EMS Coordinator and EMS Manager and has been involved in EMS Education in a variety of ways for over 15 years. He is currently working as the
coordinator for a regional trauma advisory council and process improvement coordinator for a county-based EMS system. In his spare time Michael enjoys SCUBA diving and serves on the local Dive Rescue Team.
Keith Wesley, MD
Dr. Keith Wesley is a board certified emergency medicine physician living in Eau Claire Wisconsin. He is the medical director for HealthEast Medical Transport in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Wesley is the former Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director and currently serves as the Minnesota State Medical Director and the Chair of the National Council of State Medical Directors. He has published several textbooks and numerous articles and has a column on Jems.com. Dr. Wesley continues to provide medical oversight for several services across Wisconsin and provides consulting and educational offerings on request (email Dr. Wesley).
Kyle Bates
Kyle Bates, Buffalo, New York, is a flight paramedic, educator, photographer, and graphic artist. See his graphic design portfolio at www.kyledavidbates.com or view his current Program Catalouge. He has worked throughout the northeast as a paramedic/educator. He has also been a medical photographer/artist at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Georgetown University. If not in the air, designing curricula, teaching in the classroom or at conferences, or producing images for EPS, Kyle can be found ‘between the pipes’ playing hockey.
Joe Redding
Joe Redding is a flight nurse in Wisconsin. His previous experience includes medical/surgical intensive care and emergency department. He holds board certification in the specialties of critical care, emergency, and flight nursing. He is a long time educator and routinely teaches ACLS, BLS, and PALS courses as an American Heart Association Training Center faculty member. Joe focuses on writing on-line education lessons on complex body systems and critical care interventions.
Kevin Collopy
Kevin Collopy is a flight paramedic in central Wisconsin. He previously worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and upstate New York as a paramedic and field training officer. Kevin is a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates. When he can find the time Kevin leads canoeing and kayaking trips throughout North America. For EPS, Kevin writes and reviews CE lessons.
Jim Hoffman
Jim has been involved with EMS for over 18 years. Mostly with NYC 911 and has worked in various EMS systems both rural and urban. Currently Jim focuses his energy on creating unique and new ways to help EMS providers succeed in their careers and education. Jim and Greg Friese are partnering on production and delivery of the EMS Boot Camp. To find out more about Jim visit his website.
Thaddeaus Setla
Thaddeaus “Ted” Setla is Creative Director and Producer of Setla Film Productions. As a Paramedic in Alameda County, California, Thaddeus’ began in the EMS industry in 2000. Since then has worked as a Firefighter/ Paramedic, Volunteer Firefighter and Transport Paramedic. As a Director, Producer, Editor and Cinematographer he has experience bringing high level production value to an industry he is passionate about. With his recent film “LEVEL ZERO” An Alameda County Documentary, he has brought international attention to the EMS industry. His focus is to combine entertainment, education and technology to enhance the future of the profession! When there is a need to enhance any educational aspect of EMS, Ted
has been key in developing concepts that bring today’s technologies to the table! He can be found at SETLA FILMS, Linked In, Facebook, and Twitter
Keith Owsley
Keith Owsley,MS,LAT,EMT-P is the President/CEO of MedEvent, Inc. MedEvent, based in Racine, Wisconsin, coordinates and provides medical staffing for special events and sporting events throughout the country. Keith brings over 15 years experience as a professional firefighter/paramedic, as well as 20 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer to providing professional medical staffing for sporting events.
Rocco Altobelli
Rocco Altobelli is a flight paramedic in northwest Montana. He has been a firefighter, a SAR/helicopter rescue team leader and a professional ski patroller. Rocco has owned a rafting company, created avalanche risk assessments for ski areas in the San Juan and Cascade Mountains, and trained an avalanche rescue dog. Rocco is owner of the Alpine Institute and a Wilderness Medical Associates lead instructor. For EPS, Rocco reviews EPS online education content for in the field relevancy and accuracy.
John A. Chamberlain, Jr.
Jack Chamberlain is an educator, woodsmen, and computer media expert. Jack is the voice of internet based CE lessons produced by EPS. Jack is “grateful for the medical professionals who carry out what I only have to say.” Contact EPS if you need a high quality voice talent for your e-learning project. We can arrange a demo or send you a sample.
Subject Matter Expert Recruitment
If you are an experienced EMS educator or have an interest in technical writing for emergency responders contact Greg Friese to learn about you can contribute to the development of elearning for emergency responders.




