Ginger

Heartland CPR’s fearless leader is Ginger Davis. She was first introduced to CPR in lifeguard training as a teenager (and, boy, have things changed!). Becoming a certified Pharmacy Technician at a small rural hospital as a young adult, then shifting in the direction of business as a Purchasing Agent and Transportation Frieght Flow Manager brought together seemingly unrelated careers in a way that pointed to business ownership and management. Her marriage to a paramedic/firefighter/EMS Chief who shared the frustrations of those he often heard from at work determined the type of business where a clear need existed. Following the birth of her third child, Ginger decided it was time to spend more time at home and leave a stressful career. Not being one to stand still for long, she realized she needed to do something with her free time; thus came the founding of Heartland CPR in 2003. A booming business means she is rarely at home nowadays but the kids are too big to care anyway. With over a decade spent owning Heartland CPR and instructing, Ginger is as capable in front of a class as any of our instructors, although she prefers to work behind the scenes in support of the rest of the team.

Brian

Heartland CPR’s longest running and most colorful instructor would undoubtedly be Brian Davis. With a background in Prehospital Emergency Medicine, he is considered a “Dinosaur of EMS” with a career spanning several decades and a variety of roles in various OKC metro EMS systems. He currently holds the position of EMS Chief at Edmond Fire Department. 

Brian holds a degree from Oklahoma State University as well as a graduate of the Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program. Thanks to his extensive resume, he definitely has the experience to teach you how to save a life just as he has been doing his entire career. He is known for his off-kilter sense of humor that usually makes an appearance during the classes he teaches.

chelsea

If you've contacted us by phone or email, there's a good chance you've spoken with Chelsea Hixson. For someone so young, Chelsea has the perfect combination of experiences as a lifeguard and also a CNA graduate to fit perfectly into the fabric of the business. Her outgoing, energetic personality is a bonus that allows her to be useful behind the phones, answering questions and guiding customers as they sign up for classes or helping out in any way necessary. We have a feeling you'll fall in love with her spunky demeanor and infectious smile like the rest of us have. When she’s not here serving our customers and supporting our team of instructors, she’s at home enjoying time with her precious baby girl and husband.

kelsey

Kelsey Osten, a great BLS/Heartsaver instructor in her own right, but she also comes from an accounting background so she handles the financials around here. Kelsey grew up in Edmond and graduated from OSU in Stillwater, which is where she met her husband; they have three adorable boys and two dogs and have moved out to the country on their own little slice of heaven.

Alie

Alie Kilgore joined the team as not only a BLS/Heartsaver instructor but also a member of our support staff, supporting our customers behind the phones and email. She’s a recent SWOSU grad with a degree in Special Education. In addition to being a member of the Heartland CPR team, she’s the newlywed mom of two adorable little girls.

Bailey            

Bailey Davis has joined the family business. She's the third child, the "caboose" of the Davis family but she's far from the passive, invisible last kid in her family. She's grown into an intelligent, confident leader far beyond her years. She's been doing CPR on infant manikins since she was a toddler herself. Now that she's all grown up, she's been invited to join us as a new generation of lifesavers moves into position. She teaches BLS and Heartsaver classes for us. In addition to pursuing her education in EMS, she teaches BLS and Heartsaver classes for us as well as helping out on support staff in the office.

whitney

As a paramedic herself, former EMS instructor, and flight paramedic, it’s surprising that Whitney Kemp has any additional time with so many irons in the fire and two great kids at home. We were fortunate to get a little of that additional time because this girl is well-rounded and uber-organized! We use her primarily to instructor the advanced-level ACLS and PALS classes because her background and experience make her a perfect candidate for those disciplines, but she’s just as comfortable teaching BLS or Heartsaver level making her a great choice for any class we need to cover. Her spunky personality makes her someone customers adore and makes her a wonderful part of our team.

Liz

Liz is a phenomenal instructor at the BLS and Heartsaver levels in addition to being aunt to three rowdy kids, mother to three fur babies, and a clinic manager for a large healthcare group. She enjoys attending sporting events, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Shelby

Shelby Jamison is young but not inexperienced by any means. She’s served her community as a volunteer firefighter, been an EMT basic for years, is fresh out of Paramedic School, and earned her Bachelor’s in Emergency Management in 2022. She’s driven to make a difference and you’ll pick up on that right away if you have her as your instructor in anything from the simplest Heartsaver class to the more complex BLS, or the very advanced disciplines of ACLS and PALS. She does it all with a smile on her face!

Bryce

Meet Bryce Davis. We’re lucky we get a little of her time between graduating with her Masters Degree in Community Counseling and going into practice as an LPC. She is an instructor at the BLS/Heartsaver levels. She’s an avid reader of mystery novels, likes craft beer, and lives with her cats Cash, Winnie and Daphne as well as the owner's son Zach. These sweet newlyweds tied the knot in the fall of 2023.

Walaya

Walaya Lupp is a certified Reading Specialist with a Master’s degree in Education and has been in secondary education for over 18 years. She has taught a wide range of subjects besides Reading, including Special Education, Computer Science, English, Theater, and Math Intervention classes. She has added BLS and Heartsaver level instructor as well as Pet First Aid + CPR instructor to her repertoire of teaching abilities.

In her spare time, she wrangles 2 little boys, 30+ chickens (who knows how many really, chicken math is a real thing), 3 miniature horses, 1 miniature donkey, 4 ducks, 1 miniature Australian Shepherd, and 1 rowdy husband. She enjoys fishing, camping, and all things outdoors.

Spenser

Spenser Granata is a registered nurse who graduated with her BSN from University of South Carolina (go Gamecocks!). She recently moved here from California and took a job with a large hospital system’s rehab unit. In her spare time, she loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her dog Simba and cats Kitty and Minestrone.

Jamie

Meet Jamie Carey. While she’s mostly used for ACLS and PALS classes, she’s also certified to teach BLS and Heartsaver as well. She describes herself as “a slightly unhinged flight paramedic and mom of three”. She’s obviously a hoot.

Julie

Julie Roberts is a daughter, mom, grandma, and nurse. She became a nurse in her later 30’s after dreaming of being a part of the medical field from the time she was a small child. Now nursing is more than a dream; it is her lifestyle. Julie loves sharing her knowledge and skills and is thrilled to be sharing her passion with you as a BLS and Heartsaver instructor. 

riley

Riley Furman has been in EMS since graduating high school and currently works as a paramedic in Edmond. She has been teaching in a variety of settings. She recently finished her masters degree, so she now uses that free time to spend with her nieces and nephews and traveling.

lance

A retired paramedic firefighter who continues to find ways to give back to the community around him, we are proud to announce the return of Lance Breeden. He was the very first instructor invited to join the Heartland CPR team that wasn’t a family member way back in 2011. He is actively involved in kids sports and, as a mentor, inspires a large team of small business owners to dream big. With his background, he can teach at any level, but we try to use his talents primarily in the advanced ACLS and PALS disciplines.

courtney

Courtney is a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Shortly after earning her bachelor’s degree in respiratory care, she started working and training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. It was there she found a love for critical care, CPR, and education. She has been in the field since 2008 and in that time has done PICU, NICU, ER, Adult ICU, ECMO, and outpatient diagnostics. After being home off and on with her children the past few years, she is happy to take up BLS/ACLS/PALS instructing.

When not teaching a CPR class, you can find her running after her three boys, volunteering at animal shelters (trying not to adopt them all), or her nose in a book. She has plans to write and complete her first novel in early 2025, and a children’s book about asthma shortly after. She loves summer, hates the rain, and wishes for every mother and child caregiver to be certified in CPR.

erin

Erin is a Physician Assistant working in hospital medicine for 15 years. She loves working out, playing soccer, and is an avid footballu junkie who enjoys all sports as well as exercise being outside with friends.

jeb

Jebediah Davis, Esq. or Jeb Stuart as he’s often called has been the office dog since 2016. He enjoys smells, Netflix, and literally any food you give him. He will often pick up the phone and try to offer you training in exchange for cheese and belly rubs. He doesn’t have thumbs so he’s not much help there. He does, however, have the ability to take all the stress out of the training rooms with his appearance on the scene. He takes his job as greeter and stress reliever very seriously although he’s not a licensed instructor through the AHA, but the rest of us are.