Management Team

Dan Brattain started flying in high school and has never stopped. Dan earned a BA in Business Administration from Humboldt State University and prior to entering the air ambulance industry, spent 20 years working in the timber and other business ventures. He is an Airline Transport Rated (ATP) pilot, Flight Instructor (CFII/MEI), Commercial helicopter pilot, and type rated in a variety of business jets and warbirds, logging over 15,000 hours. Dan is also an FAA Safety Team Representative and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). After nearly three decades in the air/ground medical transport industry, Dan remains as motivated as ever, and he is clear about why. "I get to work in a field that is my passion with a team of people that I learn from every day," he shares. Dan is widely known for his community involvement, which includes serving on several boards, both industry related and philanthropic. Read Less

Cal-Ore Director of Program Operations, Joe Gregorio, started his Fire/EMS career in the 1980's. "I always had an interest in Fire/EMS and started as a volunteer firefighter." Joe is currently a Battalion Chief with Crescent City Fire and Rescue. Joe joined Cal-Ore in 1998 as General Manager. Joe speaks three languages and is a certified court interpreter. His passion is helping people and serving the community. Read Less

Tim began his aviation career in 1993 through the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation and has since flown over 10,000 hours. Tim joined Cal-Ore in 2005 as an air ambulance pilot and transitioned to the role of Chief Pilot in 2013. His years of experience have been dedicated to Part 91 and 135 operations, all over the country. Tim also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, a black belt, and is a marathon runner. Read Less

Chris began his career in the United States Navy. As an Aviation Electrician working on the FA18E/F Super Hornet Fleet, he developed a passion for aircraft. After leaving the military, Chris went to work retrofitting Boeing 757 passenger aircraft. Chris joined Cal-Ore in June of 2011 and has been pursuing his passion ever since. Read Less

Aaron Lowrance was born and raised on USAF bases worldwide and as a boy would regularly bike to the flightline to watch jets come and go during their training exercises, mesmerized by their noise and power. He was gifted his first flying lesson at age 12 and as his passion grew for flying, he worked odd jobs for many years to pay for lessons. After graduating college, he became a flight instructor in Sacramento, CA. He went on to fly freight across the US and internationally to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, worked as a corporate Learjet pilot for a time, then piloted for a small air ambulance provider in Nevada. He then heard about Cal-Ore Life Flight, and after doing his research realized that this was his "dream job" and the perfect fit. He came on board with us as a fixed wing pilot in 2013, and in July, 2023 was named Chief Pilot. Read Less

Debbie has been with Cal-Ore Life Flight since April 1, 2001. As Operations Supervisor for the ground ambulance service, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance at every level. Debbie also functions as the Clinical Education Director, managing all internal and external training, including schedules, instructors, and course content. Debbie has been involved in the EMS field since the late 1980’s and has seen a huge evolution in pre-hospital medicine. She enjoys helping people learn how to help others. Read Less

CJ has been flying with Cal-Ore since March of 2012 as a Flight Nurse and transitioned to Clinical Manager in October of 2016. CJ holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Humboldt State University and has a background in emergency medicine. She strives to raise the bar on the services we provide to our patients and community with her supervision and training of the clinical performance of the air medical crew. CJ guides initiatives by always doing what is right for the patient. Read Less

As Project Manager, Darryn is responsible for overseeing a wide range of assignments that include keeping all policies and procedures updated, CAMTS accreditation management, GMR regional duties, and community liaison. She also provides administrative support to Dan Brattain and Joe Gregorio. Darryn graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a B.S. in Business Administration. She joined Cal-Ore in June of 2006. Prior to Cal-Ore, Darryn spent 14 years with Gap, Inc. Read Less

Lisa joined Cal-Ore Life Flight in 2011 as a medical biller. In 2013 she was promoted to Office Manager and now oversees the daily operations of the office. Lisa is the "go-to" person at Cal-Ore for the many systems of the company, including troubleshooting IT and directing employees to correct departments for their employment related questions. She assists our local walk-in customers with patient billing questions and membership services. Lisa also plays an important role in our annual budgeting process. Read Less

Mark started his career with Cal-Ore Life Fight in 1998 as a Line Service Technician at the FBO. After three years he was promoted to Line Service Manager, running the daily operations related to handling and fueling aircraft. Mark also manages the Avis/Budget rental car operation at the FBO. Mark also assists the maintenance department with the ordering and tracking aircraft parts. Read Less