About Texas Rescue Med

Dan Kramer is a fire and EMS leader, educator, and public safety consultant with experience in emergency services operations, emergency management, organizational leadership, and EMS education. He currently serves as Assistant Chief of Operations for Caldwell County ESD 5 and has previously served in senior leadership roles with the City of Schertz, Hays County ESD #3, and the City of Windcrest.

Through Texas Rescue Med and his broader public safety education work, Dan focuses on developing capable EMS providers, strengthening public safety organizations, and expanding access to high-quality training.

Sarah Kramer is the Chief Operations Officer of Texas Rescue Med, where she oversees operations and works with the team to advance healthcare education and strengthen the EMS workforce throughout Texas.

Sarah holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration. Her background combines healthcare leadership, operations management, business development, marketing, and organizational growth.

Sarah is passionate about expanding access to healthcare education, supporting rural communities, developing future healthcare leaders, and creating pathways for students to achieve meaningful careers in healthcare.

Cathy Guerra serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Texas Rescue Med, LLC, overseeing the organization’s financial recordkeeping, bookkeeping, and accounting operations. With a lifelong background in accounting, Cathy brings a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and dependable financial management.

Her work supports the continued growth and stability of Texas Rescue Med by helping ensure that financial processes are well-maintained, organized, and aligned with the company’s operational needs.

Suh Hughart serves as the Director of Education and Instructor Development for Texas Rescue Med, LLC, where she supports educational program development, instructor development, curriculum work, and the organization’s commitment to high-quality EMS training.

As an experienced paramedic, EMS educator, curriculum developer, and conference speaker, Suh brings a strong blend of field experience, instructional expertise, and student-centered leadership to the Texas Rescue Med team.

Through her leadership, Suh helps support strong instructors and effective learning environments that prepare students for the realities of EMS education and prehospital care.

Kathryn supports Texas Rescue Med students through enrollment, communication, course readiness, and student success processes.

Her role helps students understand expectations, navigate required steps, and communicate with the program when questions or barriers arise.

Kyle is a fire lieutenant/EMT-B with Waller Harris ESD 200. He works for Schlitterbahn as a first aid supervisor, teaches fire academy for Central Texas Regional Training Academy, and teaches EMT classes for Texas Rescue Med.

Kyle has been a firefighter/EMT-B for over 15 years and has also worked offshore on oil rigs as a rope rescue technician.

Kyle also founded T1D Fire, a nonprofit organization that supports people with diabetes in times of need.

Terrill Woodley is an Engineer/Paramedic with Converse Fire Department who brings practical emergency response experience into the Texas Rescue Med classroom and skills environment.

His instruction emphasizes hands-on learning, continuous improvement, sound clinical judgment, and the professional mindset students need to succeed in the field.

Michele Rabel has been serving in the fire service since 2009, beginning her career as a volunteer with Travis County ESD 5. A native Austinite, Michele brings a strong background in emergency services, rescue operations, and EMS education to Texas Rescue Med.

In addition to her role as an EMS instructor, Michele serves as a Rescue Specialist with Texas Task Force 2 and as an adjunct rescue instructor for TEEX. Her experience in both field operations and technical rescue gives her a practical, real-world approach to teaching.

Michele is passionate about helping students understand not only how to perform well academically, but why EMS providers do what they do in the field. Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking, confidence, and practical decision-making beyond the classroom. As she often tells her rescue students, “A piece of paper doesn’t help you on the side of the road at 2 a.m.”

Outside of emergency services, Michele enjoys working on projects around her home and exploring new places.

Lilia is an EMS instructor with Texas Rescue Med, bringing experience in EMS since 2005 and the fire service since 2013. She currently serves as an Engineer/Paramedic and is involved in Peer Support/CISM and community education.

Her passion for EMS and fire service began with a desire to combine care and action while serving alongside like-minded people. Today, she is especially passionate about community education, creating programs and events that empower people with knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.

Lilia’s teaching style is hands-on, scenario-based, and focused on real-world application. She challenges students to think critically, adapt under pressure, and develop into compassionate, confident providers. She believes great EMTs and medics are built through compassion, resilience, respect, and a willingness to keep improving.

Her goal is for every student to leave class feeling purposeful, prepared, and more confident in their ability to make a meaningful impact.