Jim Brigadier
Mr. Brigadier brings more than 30 years of aviation and training experience to LifeWings. He has helped clients such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and The University of Nebraska Medical Center, improve patient safety.  Learn More

Charlie Cash

Mr. Cash brings more than 25 years of aviation and crew resource management experience to LifeWings and has helped numerous clients improve their culture of safety. Mr. Cash is also a chairman on Human Factor/Safety Review Boards for the Navy.  Learn More

Pete Caulk
A former TOPGUN instructor, Mr. Caulk applies his more than 29 years of operational excellence in aviation to LifeWings training engagements throughout the U.S. at clients including BayCare Health System, The University of California—San Diego, and Mount Carmel Health System. Learn More

Steve Chafe
A seasoned military pilot, Mr. Chafe has shared his extensive CRM experience with over 700 physicians, nurses, and other health professionals at hospitals throughout the country including The University of Missouri, Provena Health System, University of California—Irvine, and the Mount Carmel Health System.  Learn More

Perry Christiansen
Perry Christiansen brings over 24 years experience in aviation and crew resource management (CRM) to the LifeWings team. He has assisted numerous healthcare organizations across the country implement CRM including University of Missouri Medical Center, Oakwood Healthcare System, and St. Francis Medical Center. Learn More

Matthew M. Cooper, MD, FACS, AME, CFI
Dr. Cooper's extensive and unique background in medicine and aviation has ensured timely and effective programs for numerous LifeWings clients. He is a practicing board-certified Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgeon and a reviewer for multiple peer reviewed professional journals. Learn More

David Dufour - Project Lead
David Dufour is a Project Lead and a TeamSTEPPS^TM Master Trainer for LifeWings with 13 years of experience leading, training, and facilitating aviation safety and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Learn More

Frank Falvo
Mr. Falvo has helped many LifeWings clients improve their systems with his significant experience in aviation, human factors engineering, and his knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean process improvement methodologies. Learn More

Gus Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez ' combined knowledge and experience of aviation and human factors training has enabled him to help many LifeWings clients improve patient safety through effective CRM program implementations. Learn More

Stuart Hirsch

Mr. Hirsch's  passion for aviation and saving lives comes from his experience serving on aeromedical teams and specializing in all areas of critical care including premature neonate, pediatric, high-risk OB, cardiac, and trauma scene response. Mr. Hirsch is a past helicopter flight team safety committee chairman with significant CRM experience. Learn More
 

Robert Hopkins

Dr. Hopkins has more than 18 years of experience in aviation, healthcare quality and education. He has been part of the Baylor Health Care System’s  Institute for Health Care Research and Improvement, supporting research and operational efforts to make healthcare safer, more timely and effective, and patient centered. His efforts contributed to BHCS receiving the 2008 National Quality Healthcare Award from the National Quality Forum. Learn More
 

Lisa Mase

Lisa Mase possesses over 18 years of air traffic control, aviation and aviation training experience. She is an exuberant and passionate facilitator who shares her vast knowledge of CRM with healthcare professionals. Learn More

Sonny Morton, M.D.
An active physician and pilot, Dr. Morton lends his extensive experience in emergency medicine, healthcare quality management, and patient safety improvement to many LifeWings engagements. Learn More

Kevin Netherton
A former marine with considerable operational flight experience, Mr. Netherton has helped many LifeWings clients improve patient safety including: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and The Universities of California at Davis, Los Angeles, and Irvine. Mr. Netherton is also a TeamSTEPPS^TM Master Trainer.  Learn More

John Prestia
A former captain at a major airline and a current instructor, Mr. Prestia has successfully lent his considerable CRM experience to many LifeWings engagements. Mr. Prestia is also a TeamSTEPPS^TM  Master Trainer.  Learn More

Alan Price
Mr. Price has more than 30 years of aviation experience and has served as the Human Factors Coordinator of a major US-based airline. He has also written numerous safety articles for several publications focusing on both aviation and patient safety.  Learn More

Carissa Scheinblum
Ms. Scheinblum, a former Navy pilot, brings considerable CRM and aviation safety experience to LifeWings engagements. Her experience managing air operations in high-stress situations helps her effectively communicate with clients in various dynamic, high-risk settings. Ms. Scheinblum is also a TeamSTEPPS^TM Master Trainer.  Learn More

Korky von Kessel

Mr. von Kessel has over 25 years of experience in aviation and has extensive experience in CRM. He has provided patient safety improvement plans for several clients including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Missouri University Health Center, University of California—San Diego, and University of Texas Medical Branch. Mr. von Kessel is also a TeamSTEPPS^TM Master Trainer. Learn More

Linda Wightman

Ms. Wightman lends her extensive CRM instruction and courseware development experience to continuously ensure the quality of LifeWings programs. Ms. Wightman developed her CRM expertise as an Air Force instructor and has continued teaching CRM to civilian and military professionals.  Learn More

Johnny Woods

Mr. Woods has over 25 years of military and commercial aviation experience. He has instructed for more than 22 of those years and possesses extensive knowledge of crew resource management and aviation safety. Mr. Woods is also Certified as a TeamSTEPPS^TM Master Trainer. Learn More

Paul Yakes

Mr. Yakes, a former Air Force Master Instructor Navigator, has taught CRM to thousands of crew members and healthcare professionals around the world. He has helped many LifeWings client improve patient safety including Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Salem Hospital, and Mt. Carmel Health System.   Learn More