Board Members
Richard Heck. Richard Heck is a highly versatile and experienced executive and hands-on administrator with extensive familiarity in both public and private educational institutions. As President of Heck Consulting, he provides expert guidance in higher education administration, financial operations, software selection, and institutional research. His career highlights include serving as Associate Dean of the College and Executive Officer at Dartmouth College, where he managed an $80+ million budget and over 600 employees, overseeing financial, human resources, facilities, and technology planning, as well as auxiliary operations. Earlier, as Director of Alumni and Parent Relations at Binghamton University, he was instrumental in financial planning, endowment management, and establishing the institutional research office, co-founding key professional associations like NEAIR and HEDS. Mr. Heck excels in team-building, coaching, and energizing personnel towards achieving goals through strategic planning, assessment, and skill development. His specialties encompass financial planning, data systems technology, human resources, fundraising, grant writing, and policy development. He holds a BA in Social Psychology and Chemistry from Cornell University.
Ed Sawicki brings over 37 years of leadership experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), spanning the private, public, and volunteer sectors. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Westfield State University and a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University. He has been a Nationally Registered Paramedic since 1988. Throughout his career, Ed has held senior leadership roles, including Operations and General Manager in the private EMS sector, where he played a critical role in system design, development, and integration across diverse stakeholder groups. He was instrumental in the strategic merger of the San Francisco Department of Public Health Paramedic Division into the San Francisco Fire Department, a key initiative that improved operational alignment and service delivery.
Ed has also served as a lead instructor for EMT and Paramedic programs and clinically supervised over 30 EMTs and Paramedics as a Paramedic Rescue Captain. He remains actively involved at the national level in disaster preparedness, EMS policy development, and workforce advancement.
In the medical technology sector, Ed served as a Professional Education Manager at Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, where he oversaw educational symposiums for surgeons and contributed to both domestic and international product development teams. He later worked at Maquet Cardiovascular as a Product Manager, where he was responsible for generating $269 million in annual revenue.
An accomplished author and thought leader, Ed has contributed articles
to JEMS and EMS Insider and served on the Editorial Advisory Board for JEMS. He has also
served as an expert witness and held key leadership positions with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), including Treasurer and Chair of multiple committees.
Ed has extensive nonprofit governance experience, having served on several Boards of Directors for 501(c)(3) organizations. His blend of operational expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to professional development makes him a valuable asset to any board seeking leadership in healthcare, education, and public service sectors.
William Verrochi.