Air Methods Announces New Safety, Compliance Leadership
April 27 2017 - 9:01AM
Air Methods, the global leader in emergency air medical services
and air tourism, today announced the appointment of two key
executives: Cory Theriot and Alan Einisman. Theriot joins Air
Methods as vice president of Safety and Risk Management, and Alan
Einisman as vice president and chief compliance officer.
Prior to joining Air Methods, Theriot served as
vice president of Safety and Quality Assurance for Era Helicopters,
where he developed global safety teams, led reduction of incident
rates, developed advance compliance programs and served as a
steering committee member of HeliOffshore. As the head of the
safety and risk management department, he is responsible for the
oversight and continued implementation of the safety management
systems (SMS) program at Air Methods. In addition, he will guide,
measure, analyze, and provide recognition for safety efforts across
the Company.
“Safety plays a very important role at Air
Methods, and we’re excited to welcome Cory to the executive team,”
said Aaron Todd, Air Methods’ chief executive officer. “He brings
nearly two decades of global aviation experience with the
exceptional ability to lead teams while enhancing safety
performance and achieving quality gains.”
Einisman most recently served as vice president
of International Compliance and Senior Associate General Counsel
for UnitedHealth Group, where he oversaw international-compliance
matters and activities across the family of companies. During his
10-year career with UnitedHealth Group, Einisman also provided
legal support to a UnitedHealthcare business unit and also managed
UnitedHealth Group’s compliance and ethics program. In his new
role, Einisman is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the
development and implementation of Air Methods’ corporate compliance
program.
"Alan brings significant compliance and legal
experience to the leadership team," said Crystal Gordon, Air
Methods' executive vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. "His expertise will support our movement forward, as he
is committed to the further development of compliance and improving
our processes for our team members."
Air Methods Corporation (www.airmethods.com) is
the global leader in air medical transportation. The Air Medical
Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport
services in the United States. The United Rotorcraft Division
specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and
aerospace technology. The Tourism Division is comprised of Sundance
Helicopters, Inc. and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, which provide
helicopter tours and charter flights in the Las Vegas/Grand Canyon
region and Hawaii, respectively. Air Methods’ fleet of owned,
leased or maintained aircraft features over 450 helicopters and
fixed wing aircraft.
CONTACTS: Christina Ward, director of Corporate Communications (303) 256-4122 or christina.ward@airmethods.com. Please contact Christina to be included on the company’s e-mail distribution list.
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