Durham County Government Executive and Leadership Team

Susan Tezai, the Chief Financial Officer at Durham County Government, manages the fiscal integrity of the entire pre-hospital medical system. Tezai directs budgetary allocations for the eleven Advanced Life Support ambulances and various support vehicles, ensuring maximum efficiency in resource deployment. By overseeing the financial health of the Educational Division, the Chief Financial Officer guarantees that state-approved teaching institutions receive necessary funding for initial and continuing education programs. Tezai monitors expenditures related to advanced medical equipment, such as Zoll M and E Series monitors, to maintain the system's state-of-the-art status. Through precise financial planning, Susan Tezai supports the procurement of critical supplies for procedures like CPAP and needle cricothyrotomy. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with department heads to align spending with the overarching mission of providing high-quality emergency care across the county. Ultimately, Tezai secures the long-term economic stability required for sustained public service.

Gregory Marrow, the Chief Information Officer at Durham County Government, architects the digital infrastructure supporting pre-hospital medicine. Marrow oversees the integration of data systems that facilitate 12-lead EKG interpretations and direct communication between paramedics and cardiologists. By managing the technological backbone of the Zoll M and E Series monitors, the Chief Information Officer ensures real-time data accuracy for critical patient care. Gregory Marrow drives the implementation of secure networks that allow EMTs and paramedics to access comprehensive protocols and patient records efficiently. This role involves coordinating with the Educational Division to digitize training materials and tracking system performance metrics across the entire county. Through the optimization of information flow, Marrow enhances the speed and precision of emergency response teams. By maintaining robust cybersecurity and data integrity, the Chief Information Officer protects sensitive medical information while supporting the operational scale of the entire emergency medical system.

Chasity Locke, the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Durham County Government, executes the daily maintenance and expansion of internal technical systems. Locke manages the hardware and software lifecycle for the ambulance fleet, ensuring that mobile communication tools remain operational during high-pressure emergency scenarios. By supporting the Chief Information Officer, the Deputy Chief Information Officer focuses on the technical training of staff regarding the use of advanced diagnostic equipment and digital reporting tools. Chasity Locke oversees the deployment of support vehicle technology, ensuring that the bicycle-response team maintains connectivity with the central dispatch and medical control centers. This leadership role involves troubleshooting complex system issues that could impede pre-hospital care delivery. Through the rigorous management of technical assets, Locke ensures that all affiliates possess the necessary digital resources to perform procedures like Adult/Pediatric EZ IO's effectively. By streamlining internal workflows, the Deputy Chief Information Officer directly improves the responsiveness of the entire emergency medical network.

Deborah Craig-Ray, the Chief Communications Officer at Durham County Government, directs all public outreach and internal messaging strategies. Craig-Ray manages the dissemination of information regarding the extensive educational programs offered to the general public, area businesses, and industry partners. By overseeing the communication channels between the EMS system and the community, the Chief Communications Officer builds trust and awareness regarding the unique pre-hospital care model. Deborah Craig-Ray coordinates with the Educational Division to promote certification courses and public safety initiatives that define the county's reputation as a teaching institution. This leadership role involves crafting clear, actionable messaging that informs stakeholders about the availability of Advanced Life Support services and the capabilities of the EMS system. Through strategic public relations, Craig-Ray ensures that the community understands the value of the coordinated approach to emergency medicine. By maintaining transparent communication, the Chief Communications Officer supports the overall mission of providing optimum service at maximum efficiency.