09-13-24 TKG Brian Ranger | News Release

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Long-Time EMS Leader Brian Ranger Joins The Karras Group

MOUNT PLEASANT MI | September 13, 2024 – The Karras Group (TKG) is pleased to announce beginning today, long-time EMS leader Brian Ranger has joined TKG as a senior associate – EMS specialist representing the company and assisting clients in Tennessee and surrounding states.

Jim Karras, principal of TKG, said, “We are fortunate to have Brian join us here at TKG.  I’ve known and worked with Brian for more than 30 years and he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will serve our clients and our team as we expand our services beyond southern California”.

Mr. Ranger said, “I’ve known and worked with Jim, Ed, and Sabrina in other settings and each of them bring unique skills to the table.  I’m excited to work with such an energized team that cares so much about the delivery of quality patient care and the clients TKG serves.  I look forward to continuing to be of service in an industry I’ve enjoyed for more than 50 years.  

Jim further commented, “With Brian coming aboard, TKG now offers its EMS consulting services to clients on the West Coast, the South, and the Midwest.   

To learn more about Brian, his bio is available on TKG’s web site along with bios for each of the firm’s team members.

About The Karras Group

Formed in 2005 and based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, The Karras Group is an emergency medical services consultancy firm that has been assisting organizations with the development of real solutions for issues related to productivity, growth, profitability and image for over 18 years.  Today, the firm offers EMS consulting services to clients on the West Coast, the South, and the Midwest.  To learn more about TKG visit thekarrasgroup.com.

Media Contact

The Karras Group
Contact:  Jim Karras, Principal
(989) 963-4255
jim@thekarrasgroup.com

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08-09-24 – TKG Edward J. Brown | News Release

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EMS Veteran Risk Management expert Ed Brown Joins The Karras Group.

ORANGE CA | August 9, 2024 – The Karras Group (TKG) is pleased to announce beginning today, long-time EMS and Risk Management expert Edward J. Brown has joined TKG and will serve as a Safety and Risk Management Specialist heading up the firm’s expansion of offering safety and risk and management consulting services.

Jim Karras, principal of TKG, said, “I’ve known and worked with Ed for more than 30 years and we are pleased to have Ed join us here at TKG during these exciting times for us.”  Jim continued.  “With Ed’s extensive background in safety and risk management, Ed will assist our clients with these additional service offerings as TKG continues to broaden the range of expertise we offer those we serve.”

Mr. Brown said, “Having watched Jim and his team grow TKG and knowing the firm’s future plans, I am pleased to be coming abord at this particular time.”  Ed Further stated, “Jim and I have worked together as colleagues over the years, I am confident together this team will deliver a consistent high-caliber consulting service, which I am looking forward to being a part of.”

Jim further commented, “As TKG expands into Michigan and the Midwest, Ed will be available to add continued support to our California clients as well as serving all of our clients during our eastward expansion.” 

To learn more about Ed, his bio is available on TKG’s web site along with bios for each of the firm’s team members.

About The Karras Group

Formed in 2005 and based in Orange, California, The Karras Group is an emergency medical services consultancy firm that has been assisting organizations with the development of real solutions for issues related to productivity, growth, profitability and image for over 18 years.  To learn more about TKG visit thekarrasgroup.com.

Media Contacts
The Karras Group
Contact:  Jim Karras, Principal
(714) 633-8210
jim@thekarrasgroup.com  

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06-18-24 SCAA | News Release

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Southern California Ambulance Association Appoints Jim Karras, Principal of The Karras Group to serve as its first Executive Director in more than 30 years.

PLACENTIA CA | June 18, 2024 – The Karras Group (TKG) is pleased to announce that the Southern California Ambulance Association (SCAA) has awarded an agreement to TKG for association management, executive director, and web and technology services.

The Principal of TKG, Jim Karras, explained, “we are honored to expand the role in which we serve the association.  Under this new arrangement, we will supplement the current web and technology services we’ve provided to the association for more than 22 years.”  

Jim further commented, “The additional services include association management duties, such as the association’s executive director.  I will directly serve as the association’s executive director, a position last held in the early 1990s by Don Moe, an Orange County-based business executive who served in the role for the Ambulance Association in Orange County, a predecessor trade association that merged with SCAA in 2023.”

About Southern California Ambulance Association

The Southern California Ambulance Association was formed in 1948 and represents over 25 ambulance services in Orange and Los Angeles counties who collectively operate approximately 1,150 emergency ambulances.  To learn more about SCAA visit scaa.net.

About The Karras Group

Formed in 2005 and based in Orange, California, The Karras Group is an emergency medical services consultancy firm that has been assisting organizations with the development of real solutions for issues related to productivity, growth, profitability and image for over 18 years.  To learn more about TKG visit thekarrasgroup.com.

Media Contacts

Southern California Ambulance Association
Contact:  Chad Druten, President
(714) 729-1227
chad.druten@scaa.net

The Karras Group
Contact:  Jim Karras, Principal
(714) 633-8210
jim@thekarrasgroup.com

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