Medxcel Facilities Management, a leader in asset management for healthcare facilities, recently announced Scott Cormier as Vice President of Emergency Management, Environment of Care (EOC) and Safety. In this role, Cormier will lead the development and implementation of emergency management, general safety, security, fire protection, life safety and accident-prevention programs for a national network of hospitals.

Cormier has more than 30 years’ experience in emergency preparedness, health and safety, and counterintelligence operations. Prior to joining Medxcel Facilities Management, he served as the Senior Director of Emergency Preparedness and Management for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), the largest private healthcare provider in the world. He also worked as a civilian contractor to various branches of the United States Armed Forces in roles such as Technical Specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency, Human Intelligence Collector for the Virginia Army National Guard and Medical Services Officer for the United States Navy. He was also a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. In addition, Cormier is an instructor at Louisiana State University teaching weapons of mass destruction courses for the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education.

“Scott’s vast breadth and depth of experience in the emergency management field makes him the perfect leader to oversee these services for our business and customers,” said Michael Argir, President of Medxcel Facilities Management. “His expertise is a huge benefit to our customers, and we’re proud to make him a part of our leadership team.”

Cormier earned a Bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College. He has been published in nearly 20 scholarly journals, and holds more than 20 professional certifications, including Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional, Department of Homeland Security Certified Instructor, Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor, EMT-Paramedic Instructor and more.

For more information about Medxcel Facilities Management’s comprehensive services, visit www.medxcelfacilities.com.