Charles R. O'Neal, MS, NRP

Charles R. “Chuck” O’Neal is the Deputy Executive Director for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Chuck has served in multiple roles in his career including field provider, flight paramedic, firefighter/paramedic, manager, administrator, national speaker, and consultant. O’Neal holds a Master of Science Degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care Administration both from Eastern Kentucky University.

O’Neal focuses many of his professional efforts in development of EMS leaders, strategic planning, EMS operations accountability, and fiscal management of EMS systems. Clinical quality assurance programs, political engagement, and EMS legal & ethical standards are a few of his areas of expertise. Chuck has previous experience in consultation with private for-profit firms, as well as public, government operated entities.