WAUSAU – Aspirus MedEvac has named Robert “Bob” Kirkley to serve as Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin regional director. 

Robert “Bob” Kirkley

Kirkley has over 25 years of EMS experience working in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. He joined Aspirus in 1993 and MedEvac in 2007 as a paramedic. He also has held the positions of team lead, paramedic supervisor and manager prior to accepting this role.

Kirkley is the EMS program director for Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, Michigan, a position he has held since 2017. In addition, he’s a member of, or affiliated with, 12 EMS organizations. 

“We’re thrilled to have Bob’s wealth of knowledge and experience in EMS in this important role,” said Jason Keffeler, Aspirus MedEvac System director. “We look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow our program across north central Wisconsin and the U.P.” 

Kirkley is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration.