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Marc Burnham, AMR Operations Manager Receives Two Special Honors
 

October was an exciting month for Marc Burnham, EMT-B, Operations Manager for AMR’s Special Services Division. During the first two days of October, Marc was the recipient of not just one, but two special awards.

Patriotic Employer Award from Department of Defense

Marc was selected to receive the Patriot Employer Award for “contributing to National Security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in American’s National Guard and Reserve Force.”

AMR’s Stephen Gerard, EMT-B submitted the nomination during his deployment to Iraq (June 10, 2008 to August 3, 2009). Stephen’s nomination states, “Marc is a rare understanding type of supervisor that I wish all soldiers could work for…he [always] made it very clear that I had my job waiting for me — guaranteed work. Please honor Marc with the highest level of recognition you can give.”

Marc later described October 1 as an ordinary afternoon at Clackamas Operations — until the big black, “government” SUV pulled into the visitor parking lot. Heads turned as two men strode into operations and identified themselves as officials from the Department of Defense. Marc was then notified he had been selected to receive the Patriotic Employer of the Year Award. Marc was stunned and speechless — something that rarely happens.
 

OR EMS Administrator of the Year Award

This EMS award “honors an EMS system administrator who has distinguished him/herself through noteworthy contribution to a local, regional or statewide EMS system.” Marc was nominated for the Oregon EMS Administrator of the Year Award by State Representative and Speaker of the House, Dave Hunt. In his nomination letter Representative Hunt states, “Mr. Burnham is an outstanding leader. He served at the policy level and the grassroots level to provide service to the people of Oregon.

Marc’s daily demonstration of commitment, integrity, professionalism and compassion truly embody the traits expected of the EMS Administrator of the Year.” Marc was presented the award by Dr. Ritu Sahni, Medical Director of Oregon EMS & Trauma Systems and Bob Leopold, Oregon Director of EMS & Trauma Systems at the EMS Awards Banquet held October 2, 2009 in Portland.

Marc is an exemplary leader. He is well liked, creative, and passionate about his job and helping others. It is common to see Marc jump in an ambulance or wheelchair van when SSD gets busy, as well as taking some of the long distance transfers nobody else wants. He leads by example and has made remarkable progress with SSD since he took the reins.

Congratulations Marc! We are happy and proud to have you as a member of the AMR team.