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Healthcare aviation industry expert, Jim Adams, joins Angel MedFlight board of directors

Aviation West Charters, parent company of Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance, has announced that Jim Adams, former CEO of REACH Air Medical Services, has been elected to Angel MedFlight's board of directors.

Adams was the chief executive officer of REACH Air Medical Services from 2001 to 2012 where he transformed the privately owned emergency services company into a rapidly growing regional provider of rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground ambulance services. Adams was instrumental in the growth of REACH to 20 operational bases across Oregon, California, and Texas. In 2012, Adams coordinated the sale of REACH to Bain Capital/Air Medical Group Holdings.

Prior to REACH, Adams served as an area vice president of operations within the hospital industry. Adams extensive background in the air medical industry is coupled with clinical expertise and a registered nurse background. As a registered nurse Jim has a unique background, understanding and skillset across the aviation healthcare continuum.

"We are excited to have Jim further strengthen our board's breadth of aviation and healthcare knowledge and we are delighted to have him help guide Angel MedFlight's growth," said Andrew Bess, Angel MedFlight's president and COO.

"Jim's experience and background is matched by few, and we are delighted to have him on our board," said Brian Karr, Angel MedFlight's CFO. "I'm confident that Jim is going to make an important and positive impact on our company."

"I have had the opportunity to watch Angel MedFlight grow over the years and see their dynamic leadership team help shape the industry for the better, and I am honored to be joining their board," said Adams. "I have tremendous respect for the other board members, and I look forward to working with them and taking Angel MedFlight to the next level."

Adams graduated from Pacific Union College with a nursing degree, and earned his Master of Public Administration in Healthcare from the University of San Francisco.