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MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 AND STAFF

Board of Directors Governance

NEMTAC is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and protection of the organization’s public-interest mission as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer.

Board members are selected based on relevant experience and expertise across healthcare, transportation, nonprofit governance, law, and related fields that support the development of credible, neutral, and effective national standards for non-emergency medical transportation.

Directors serve defined terms to ensure continuity, independence, and orderly governance. The Board acts collectively in the best interests of the organization and does not represent individual stakeholder groups, commercial interests, or regulatory bodies.

The Board of Directors operates in accordance with NEMTAC’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and applicable nonprofit law.

NEMTAC’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are available for public review to support transparency and good governance.

Board of Directors

Tanya Woods-Copeland

Director & Board Chair

Healthcare Growth and Payer Strategy Executive

Serving Since: September 2023
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Jeremy Scalzi

Director & Vice Chair

Transportation Provider and Business Development Executive

Serving Since: September 2023
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2028

Lori Bonderowitz

Director & Treasurer

Healthcare and Transportation Benefits Executive

Serving Since: September 2023
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Frank Ciccarella

Director & Secretary

Transportation Safety and Compliance Industry Consultant

Serving Since: September 2023
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Effie Carlson

Director

Healthcare Technology and Organizational Strategy Executive

Serving Since: August 2020
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2025

Dan Reid

Director

Transportation Provider Executive and Industry Leader

Serving Since: August 2022
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Julie Correll

Director

Executive-Level Healthcare IT and Regulatory Attorney

Serving Since: August 2020
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2028

Michael Adelberg

Director

Healthcare Policy, Strategy, and Relationship Executive

Serving Since: September 2023
Current Term Ends: December 31, 2026

Our Staff

NEMTAC staff support the organization’s standards development, accreditation, education, and operational functions under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Peter J. Hicks, Executive Director of the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC®).

Peter J. Hicks

Executive Director, Staff
NEMT Executive and Standards Development Leader
Joel Smith, Program Manager at the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC®).

Joel T. Smith

Program Manager, Staff
NEMT Program and Client Services Executive

Board Subcommittees

Governance Subcommittee
Julie Correll, Frank Ciccarella
Staff liaison: Executive Director

Finance Subcommittee
Lori Bonderowitz, Jeremy Scalzi
Staff liaison: Executive Director

Standards Subcommittee

Current Appointed Member:
Carrie Diamond — Community & Advocacy Organizations

Staff Support: Executive Director and Program Manager

Intended Stakeholder Representation (One Seat Each):

  • NEMT Providers — Vacant
  • Transportation Brokers — Vacant
  • Health Plans & MCOs — Vacant
  • Healthcare Facilities & Referrers — Vacant
  • Regulatory & Oversight Agencies — Vacant
  • Passengers & Transportation Recipients — Vacant
  • Technology & Data Platform Providers — Vacant
  • Vehicle & Equipment Manufacturers — Vacant
  • Public Transit Systems & Regional Transit Authorities — Vacant
  • Community & Advocacy Organizations — Carrie Diamond
  • Training & Education Organizations — Vacant
  • Standards Development & Accreditation Bodies — Vacant
  • Insurance Carriers & Risk Brokers — Vacant

The Standards Subcommittee is being structured to ensure balanced stakeholder representation consistent with ANSI Essential Requirements.

Interested stakeholders may apply to participate in a NEMTAC Advisory Committee at: https://go.nemtac.co/widget/form/6gvTtGdzlvetuibdE8G8

External Affairs Subcommittee
Pending update

Confirmed: January 2026

Governance Structure at a Glance

NEMTAC operates through a clear separation of governance, oversight, and advisory functions to preserve independence, neutrality, and compliance with nonprofit and ANSI requirements.

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and organizational governance. Directors act collectively in the best interests of NEMTAC and do not represent specific stakeholder groups or commercial interests.

Board Subcommittees
Board subcommittees are committees of the Board that support specific governance responsibilities, such as finance, governance, and standards oversight. These subcommittees are composed of Board members and may be supported by NEMTAC staff as designated by the Board. Board subcommittees exercise oversight consistent with Board authority and documented governance processes.

Advisory Committees
Advisory committees provide subject-matter expertise and stakeholder input to inform standards development, accreditation programs, education, and system design. Advisory committees do not exercise governance authority, do not make final decisions, and do not act on behalf of NEMTAC or the Board.

NEMTAC® is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to developing and advancing national standards and best practices for non-emergency medical transportation. Designated as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) since 2018.
The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. EIN 82-4616684
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