FOREST Weyen
Company: Bennington Rescue Squad
Title: Executive Director
Age: 39
Favorite Part of Job: Facing challenges head on to improve efficiencies, remove barriers, and make change. This allows the EMS professionals I work with every day to save lives and make a difference.
Most Inspiring Mentor: Dr. Walt Stoy. He always forced me to look at the bigger picture and to really look at things critically.
What three words best describe you: Sedulous. Integrity. Thoughtful.
What song on your playlist are you ashamed to tell your best friend: Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
Favorite Vermont Escape: The top of Stratton (or any peak) on a fresh powder weekday (i.e. No crowds).
Favorite Downtime Activity: College football and Bluegrass Music Festivals.
Person you would like to share a Vermont beverage with: Paternal Grandfather
If you had unlimited access to funds, which causes would you support:
Locally - Emergency Medical Services
Nationally - Trying to erase college debt
What is the best career advice you have received: Say hello and treat everyone with respect from the janitor to the CEO. Say Yes Sir/Ma’am and No Sir/Ma’am. Even in anger, be professional. Show up on time (which is early), ready to work.
Where do you see yourself professionally in ten years: I’ll let you know when I grow up.
What else would you like to accomplish in the next 5-10 years:
Obtain pilot’s license.
Obtain a PhD.
Get married (pending).
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont: I wanted to be happy on both ends of my commute. I wanted to work in a place that was growing, and had the things to do afterwork that keeps me happy (and sane!)
Career Highlights:
1) Helping to establish the Emergency Medical System in Doha, Qatar. It’s amazing what we can learn when you helping others.
2) Taking Bennington Rescue from good to great. Working with the amazing professionals at Vermont’s Premier EMS Agency.
Community Involvement:
Shires Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
United Counseling Service Board of Directors
Vermont EMS Advisory Council Member
Vermont EMS District 12 Representative
Vermont Ambulance Association Board of Directors
