Plains to Peaks RETAC 8th EMS Financial Symposium

& EMSAC Chiefs, Managers, and Directors Event

Dates: Wednesday–Friday, September 24–26, 2025
Location: DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Event Overview

Join EMS leaders and finance professionals for a three-day event designed to build leadership capacity, strengthen financial strategy, and support the evolving needs of EMS agencies across Colorado.

Event Schedule & Highlights

Wednesday, September 24
CMD Leadership Networking Day – Free Event
Facilitated by Sarah Caffrey
Topics Include:

• EMS data sharing and financial planning

• Career development and leadership sustainability

• Resilience and peer support for EMS leaders

• DEA and OSHA compliance and the potential for regional task force development

Lunch provided. Pre-registration required.

Thursday & Friday, September 25–26
EMS Financial Symposium

Keynote Speakers and Featured Sessions:

• Asbel Montes – EMS reimbursement, policy reform, AI in healthcare finance

• Matt Zavadsky – Fee schedule compliance and billing beyond transport

• Kelly Johnston – Closing the pay gap with strategic funding models

• Michael Donner – Ambulance business modeling and forecasting

• Panel Sessions Featuring: Sean Caffrey, Tim Dienst, Gabriel Moreno, Austin Wingate, and Scott Sholes

More expert sessions and speakers to be announced.

Registration Details

• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Free (registration required)

• Thursday, Sept. 25: $150

• Friday, Sept. 26: $150
  In-person and virtual options available for all sessions.

Hybrid Access

All sessions will be delivered in a hybrid format. Attend in-person in Colorado Springs or connect live online from anywhere in Colorado.

Continuing Education

CE Credits provided by UCHealth Memorial EMS Education – South #059.

How to Register

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.plainstopeaks.org

• Phone: 719-342-5562

Venue & Lodging

DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

• Room Rate: $123/night

• Free parking

• Book Your Hotel Stay

Questions?

Contact:
Kim Schallenberger
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 719-342-5562

Don’t Miss This!

This is the must-attend event for EMS leaders and financial decision-makers across the state. Walk away with actionable insights, real-world strategies, and new connections to strengthen your agency’s future.

View the Official Flyer
Register Here