Our Staff
Each and every person at Northeast Regional Ambulance understands the commitment they are making from their first day. We all take great pride in knowing the responsibility that comes with caring for the people we serve every day. Understanding they are the back bone of our organization is the first step to getting the most dedicated professionals.
Our Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians are some of the most experienced professionals in the industry with a Company average of greater than fourteen years of field experience.
At Northeast Regional Ambulance we take great pride in our educational and training requirements, ensuring we are always aware of the latest advances in our field. Our staff, throughout their career with Northeast Regional Ambulance, continually attend our required programs focused on patient care and safety. Some of these programs are highlighted below.
- Live & Online National Core Curriculum Refreshers for our Paramedics & EMTs.
- Semi-Annual training to ensure our Paramedics are up to date on all clinical skills and requirements.
- Paramedic / Basic EMT interface courses that introduce our EMTs to Advanced Life Support.
- All Northeast Regional Ambulance Paramedics are Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified.
Ambulance providers ordinarily overstate the qualifications of their staff, stating that they have rigorous training programs and educational requirements. We have learned that for many services, these are merely marketing slogans rather than a true commitment to the development of their staff or to the care of the patients they serve every day.
Northeast Regional takes our obligation to our patients far more serious than any marketing slogan or tag line. We believe that well done is better than well said.
Our Team
Brian Caponigro, President
bcap@nerems.com
Brian has worked in the Emergency Medical Services field for over 30 years. After working in the field as an EMT/Paramedic, he gained the experience necessary to move into various management positions throughout his career. Brian’s career has always been focused on EMS system operations which have given him a unique perspective on how he wanted to operate Northeast Regional Ambulance. As president, he is responsible for the oversight of the entire organization. The philosophy of concentrating on the fundamental responsibilities of professional care givers is his foundation for the entire organization.
Michael Powers, Vice President of Operations
mpowers@nerems.com
Michael joined Northeast Regional after an extensive career serving the public. In law enforcement for over 27 years, Michael obtained the rank of captain, where he oversaw a staff of over 200 employees making front-line decisions often in stressful situations. During his time in law enforcement, Michael obtained his certification as an EMT. Discovering a passion for patient-focused care Michael developed his skills and clinical acumen as he became a paramedic. Upon retiring, Michael focused his drive for excellence to EMS. Michael quickly rose through the ranks at Northeast Regional Ambulance as a field provider and mentor to new staff, often providing leadership within the organization. The V.P. of Operations assists in the implementation and development of the strategic plan to advance Northeast Regional Ambulance’s mission, and provides oversight of operations to ensure superior service through efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
Michael Kass, Compliance Director and General Counsel
mkass@nerems.com
Mike is a Massachusetts licensed attorney and an EMT. He has over 30 years of EMS and public safety experience starting his career working as an EMT and dispatcher; and later serving in management, legal, compliance, and regulatory roles. In addition to several years of private EMS management and legal experience, Mike worked 17 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including serving as the Director of the State Office of EMS; the Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; and the General Counsel of the State 9-1-1 Department.
Bob Piepiora, NRP/IC, Director of Clinical Services
rpiepiora@nerems.com
Bob is a paramedic with over 30 years of field experience in Emergency Medical Services in both urban and suburban environments. He has worked in multiple roles in various agencies with a focus on direct patient care, education and clinical compliance. In Bob’s role as Clinical Services Manager, he works with both ALS and BLS field providers to ensure all clinical interactions are positive in nature and structured in a way to inspire growth as a clinician.
Susan Caponigro, SHRM-CP, PHR, Director of Human Resources
scaponigro@nerems.com
Maureen Tesmer, Director of Patient Accounts
mtesmer@nerems.com