Tag: Expansion

Long-Time Industry EMS Leader Robert Aragon Joins The Karras Group

MOUNT PLEASANT MI | January 31, 2025 — The Karras Group (TKG) is pleased to announce that long-time EMS leader Robert Aragon has joined its team. The well-respected former Southern California ambulance service expert, now based in South Carolina, has joined TKG as a senior associate — EMS specialist representing the company and serving clients in the Carolinas and Georgia.

Jim Karras, principal of TKG, said, “Robert is a top-notch operations guru with over 31 years of EMS experience, and all of us at TKG are honored to have him be a part of our journey. Our continued growth eastward has culminated with Robert’s onboarding, which now allows us to offer ‘coast-to-coast’ in-person consultant services.  Our team has quickly come together, bringing experience and unique expertise to serve clients nationwide.”

Mr. Aragon said, “I worked with Brian at Bowers Ambulance during my early days in EMS. I’ve known Ed and Jim since the very beginning of my career. Rob is an icon in Southern California. We are beginning our new roles as EMS consultants and mentors, continuing to support our clients in their missions of offering care and compassion to the patients they serve.”

Jim added, “With Robert on the TKG team, we can now offer EMS consulting services to clients from the Pacific to the Atlantic. While we will always consider potential future opportunities, our current priority is to serve existing clients, expand our business within our newly identified markets, and develop valuable services for the EMS community.”

Visit TKG’s website to read Robert’s bio and the bios of other team members.

About The Karras Group Founded in 2005 and based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, The Karras Group is an emergency medical services consultancy that helps organizations improve productivity, growth, profitability, branding, and image goals. Celebrating 20 years of success, the firm offers EMS consulting services to existing and potential new clients across the continental United States, from coast to coast. To learn more about TKG visit thekarrasgroup.com.

Media Contacts

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

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Industry Veteran EMS Leader Robert Viera Joins The Karras Group

MOUNT PLEASANT MI | December 6, 2024 – The Karras Group (TKG) is pleased to announce industry veteran EMS leader Robert “Rob” Viera has joined TKG as a senior associate – EMS specialist representing the company and assisting clients in Texas and surrounding states.

Jim Karras, principal of TKG, said, “As we continue to expand our service areas, we are excited to have Rob on our team here at TKG. I’ve known and worked with Rob since the mid-2000s. Rob is one of the nicest, most respected, and talented leaders in EMS, and we are ecstatic to continue to work with him in our new roles as consultants.”

Mr. Viera said, “I’ve known and worked with Jim and Ed, and I was aware of Brian’s excellent reputation over the years. It’s an honor to continue helping our clients serve others, and I look forward to this next chapter as we undertake this exciting journey.”  

Jim further commented, “With Rob joining the TKG team, the firm now offers its EMS consulting services to clients in the Midwest, the South, and across the West Coast.”

To learn more about Rob, 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 across the Midwest, the South, and the West Coast.  To learn more about TKG visit thekarrasgroup.com.

Media Contacts

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

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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 website 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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EMS Veteran Risk Management export 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 aboard 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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