Everitt F. Binns, Ph.D. currently serves as the Executive Director of the Eastern PA Emergency Medical Services Council, which includes Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill counties. The system serves a population of two million and is comprised of over 100 BLS and ALS services, 16 acute care facilities, 2 regional trauma centers, an enhanced Aero-medical System and an advanced multi-million dollar medical communications center - MedCom.  Dr. Binns is a management expert, educational consultant and organizational leadership specialist to corporations, hospitals, higher education, and emergency service organizations. He regularly presents at regional and state meetings and national conferences.  Additionally, he has over 35 years experience in emergency medical services. He is an adjunct associate professor at Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Binns has published extensively.  Prior to his appointment as Executive Director of the Eastern Region, he served as Dean of Students at The Pennsylvania State University.