Our Operations Team
Our Board of Directors
Matthew Baily
Director/Chief, NR-P, CCEMT-P
After graduating from Lebanon Valley College in 2007, Matt began volunteering with STEMS. He became a Paramedic in 2011 and now currently serves as our Director and Chief of Operations.
Emily Rentschler
Captain 9-C, Paramedic
Captain Rentschler has been a Paramedic for 8 years with experience in both Squad based and MICU systems. She oversees STEMS medical Supplies and Inventories in addition to the oversight of C Platoon.
Julia Hanson
Captain 9-A, Paramedic, TMP
Joining us in 2018, Julia is an experienced Paramedic with many years working in a busy 911 system in the Harrisburg area. She will oversee A Platoon in addition her role as the lead scheduler.
Daniel Tempel
Captain 9-D, Paramedic
Captain Tempel became a Paramedic in 2011, and has since taken on two leadership roles. He currently oversees D Platoon and is also responsible for vehicle and equipment maintenace as well our Uniforms.
Donald Kunst
Sr. Captain 9-B, Paramedic
Captain Kunst is an experienced Paramedic with many additional years spent managing large EMS services in our area. Don has formulated a wide variety of Training programs geared toward increasing the proficiency of our Paramedics in managing critically ill patients.
Beth Leonard
Director of Finance, EMT-P
Beth has been with STEMS since 2000. Beth serves as our Director of Finance and manages STEMS fiscal health as well as providing HR services to our Staff. While now focusing her efforts on the business side of STEMS, she still retains her PA DOH Paramedic certification.
Courtney Deppen
Billing Specialist
Courtney joined STEMS in 2016, and serves as one of our Billing Specialists. She also assists in arranging and managing our Non-Emergency Transport Division.
Stephanie Myers
Billing Specialist, EMT-B
Steph joined STEMS in 2004 begining as an EMT-B. She has since been promoted to our full time billing staff. She also assists in managing our Non-Emergency Transport division.
Richard (Doc) Bronstein
Chairman of the Board
'Doc' Bronstein has served STEMS faithfully since its begining. Doc has remained very involved in the health and development of STEMS over the decades. He currently serves as our Chairman of the Board.
Fred Engle
Board Member
Fred Engle has served STEMS for several years, and has been integral in many important development at STEMS. Mr. Engle is also a current Susquehanna Township Commissioner for the 7th ward, in addition to service on the Human Relatoins Commission.
Jody Rebarchak
Board Member
Ms. Rebarchak currently serves as a board member, in addition to her role as a Susquehanna Township Commissioner for the 1st Ward. She also serves on many commissions and departments at Susquehanna Township.
Brian Metzger, CPA.
Board Member
Mr. Metzger serves as member of the board of directors. He serves as sound financial advice on the growth and stability of STEMS, in addition to monitoring our finances.
Steven Schiffman, Esq.
Board Member
Mr. Schiffman, an experienced Tax atthorney with his practice located in Susquehanna Township, has severed numerous years on STEMS board of directors. Mr. Schiffman's sound advice has lead STEMS through many successful years.
Richard Enterline, Esq.
Board Member
Mr. Enterline a Deputy General Counsel for Highmark has served on STEMS board for many years, providing wise counsel on the many issues facing EMS agencies in today's evolving world.
Dennis Pletz
Board Member, EMT-B
Dennis has served STEMS from nearly the begining. Starting as an EMT on our ambulances Dennis has both been an educator, counselor, EMT instructor to name a few. Dennis also teaches CPR, First Aid and a variety of other pre-hospital classes for STEMS throughout our region.
Richard Rudisill
Board Member