Casey Wheelock
Yuma
Summary
Regional Program Manager II with Loyal Source Government Services, skilled in operational excellence within high-pressure settings. Expertise in program management and stakeholder communication, with a track record of implementing scalable healthcare solutions. Committed to enhancing public safety through strategic planning and effective team leadership, achieving significant results in humanitarian missions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Program Manager II
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Yuma
06.2020 - Current
- Directed comprehensive medical operations during humanitarian border crisis under Customs and Border Protection contract.
Ensured delivery of trauma-informed services in compliance with federal standards across multiple detention sites.
Managed logistics, including medical staffing, HR functions, supply chain operations, and emergency response.
Served as liaison between on-site operations and senior Department of Homeland Security leadership.
Reported consistently to stakeholders at Washington level, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Recognized for operational excellence and collaborative efforts across interagency teams.
Implemented scalable healthcare solutions in high-tempo, politically sensitive environments.
Reserve Peace Officer
Westmorland Police Department
Westmorland
09.2013 - 03.2025
- Delivered 12 years of active service as Reserve Police Officer, aiding municipal law enforcement efforts.
Specialized in patrol operations, traffic enforcement, and conducting criminal investigations.
Produced comprehensive reports and executed arrest procedures effectively.
Participated in high-risk calls and tactical responses, ensuring interagency collaboration.
Facilitated crowd control measures at events for enhanced public safety.
Integrated with full-time officers seamlessly during critical incidents and routine duties.
Showcased unwavering professionalism and reliability throughout service tenure.
Dedicated to enhancing public safety via ongoing volunteer contributions to the department.
Deputy Program Manager
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Yuma
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Key contributor to the launch and operational expansion of America’s largest mandated humanitarian aid mission, supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) medical services during the detainee border crisis. Led initial medical site builds, infrastructure setup, and deployment of clinical teams across multiple regions. Oversaw program-level duties, including personnel onboarding, logistical coordination, and stakeholder communication, functioning as an extension of senior leadership in a high-tempo, rapidly evolving environment. Played a pivotal role in shaping scalable, compliant medical operations that informed the program's regional growth.
Paramedic
Mission Ambulance Inc.
Corona
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered advanced prehospital care during 911 emergency response in high-demand environments.
Mentored new paramedics as Field Training Officer, enhancing operational readiness and skills.
Coordinated medical support for Ford Performance vehicle testing, ensuring rapid-response capability.
Led field medical operations in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area during large-scale events.
Demonstrated calm leadership under pressure while ensuring scene safety and patient care.
Applied extensive knowledge of rural, tactical, and industrial EMS dynamics in diverse situations.
Engineer Paramedic
Palominas Fire District
Hereford
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Executed advanced prehospital care during regional and state strike team operations in challenging environments.
Oversaw PPE compliance as department officer, maintaining high safety standards for all protective equipment.
Contributed to Bisbee Fire Department’s interfacility transport contract, prioritizing critical care and patient safety.
Ensured equipment integrity management, showcasing operational versatility in emergency and extended-care scenarios.
Esteemed for commitment to performance excellence in diverse healthcare environments.
Paramedic
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
El Centro
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Delivered advanced prehospital care across urban, rural, and desert environments in Imperial County.
Served as Field Training Officer, mentoring new paramedics in high-acuity EMS operations.
Managed high-volume trauma calls in Glamis Dunes recreational area under austere conditions.
Coordinated rapid air transport operations as Medivac Coordinator, enhancing multi-agency communication.
Supported Search and Rescue teams and interfacility transports to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrated tactical decision-making and calmness under pressure during emergency responses.
Recognized as EMS Provider of the Year for exceptional service and leadership.
Led response as first on-scene paramedic IC for county's largest hazmat incident.
Captain Paramedic
Winterhaven Fire District
Winterhaven
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Led fire suppression and EMS operations with a focus on training and interagency collaboration.
Oversaw curriculum development and operational readiness for all department personnel as Training Coordinator.
Authored Quechan Casino Fire Suppression Mitigation Manual, achieving state approval for risk management.
Participated in multiple mutual aid wildland deployments under Bureau of Indian Affairs operations.
Developed innovative revenue streams, enhancing departmental funding resources.
Served as lead informant in fatal arson case, resulting in arrest of senior fire official.
Recognized for leadership integrity and operational excellence in structural and wildland firefighting.
Implemented strategic programs to improve overall department efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2020
Police Academy
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2018
Tactical Paramedic Academy
International School of Tactical Medicine
Palm Springs, CA02-2011
Paramedic Academy
California Paramedic Institute
Irvine, CA07-2006
Fire Academy
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA12-2003
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA06-2002
Skills
- Program management
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics management
- Medical operation management
- Healthcare operations
- Emergency response
- Stakeholder communication
- Stakeholder management
- Operational strategy
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Public safety operations
- Law enforcement
- Fire management
- Wildland fire management
- Tactical medicine expertise
- Remote/Austere Operations
- Fire/LEO/EMS/TM Instructor
Timeline
Regional Program Manager II
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
06.2020 - Current
Deputy Program Manager
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
10.2019 - 06.2020
Paramedic
Mission Ambulance Inc.
09.2016 - 01.2018
Engineer Paramedic
Palominas Fire District
09.2015 - 09.2016
Reserve Peace Officer
Westmorland Police Department
09.2013 - 03.2025
Paramedic
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
05.2009 - 08.2014
Captain Paramedic
Winterhaven Fire District
09.2008 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Police Academy
Imperial Valley College
Tactical Paramedic Academy
International School of Tactical Medicine
Paramedic Academy
California Paramedic Institute
Fire Academy
Moreno Valley College
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
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