Steve Blackburn has more than 40 years of experience in the emergency medical services industry and specializes in developing and implementing operational strategies designed to maximize growth potential, efficiency, and profitability. As Chief Administrative Officer, Blackburn oversees the daily administrative functions, focusing on companywide strategic planning to develop and implement the infrastructure and systems to accommodate future growth. Blackburn previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the company.
Prior to joining Priority Ambulance in late 2013, Blackburn worked for Rural/Metro Corporation, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He began his tenure in Nashville, Tennessee, as Division General Manager and was promoted to Group President of Rural/Metro’s East Zone, overseeing six EMS and fire divisions.
Blackburn also served as Vice President of New Business Integration for Rural/Metro Corporation, assisting in integrating new operations, contract retention, and acquisitions. He also held several positions with various manufacturers of emergency medical technology and disaster response equipment. He served as National Technical Sales Manager for TVI-Immediate Response Technologies and Director of Marketing for Ferno-Washington, Inc.
Blackburn earned a master’s degree in business administration from Franklin University and a bachelor’s degree in health education from The Ohio State University.