County of San Benito
Kris Mangano serves as the Emergency Services Manager for the County of San Benito, managing operations within the Office of Emergency Services since February 2016. Prior to this role, Kris held positions including Emergency Medical Services Coordinator and Emergency Services Specialist, focusing on planning, organization, and coordination of emergency services and medical systems on a county-wide level. Kris has experience as an Independent Emergency Medical Services Consultant, drafting Multi-Casualty Incident plans and facilitating exercises adhering to federal and state guidelines. Previous experience includes Operations Manager at American Medical Response, overseeing the 911 ambulance system, and working as an EMT. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Sales from Miller/Heiman, Certification as an EMT/Paramedic from WestMed Training, and an Associate's Degree in Business from Gavilan College.
County of San Benito
San Benito County covers approximately 1,396 square miles ranging in elevation from near sea level to over 5,000 feet, has a population of over 56,000, and is bordered to the north by Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, by Merced and Fresno counties to the east, and by Monterey County on the west and south. Hollister, the county seat, is approximately 95 miles south of San Francisco, 45 miles inland from Monterey, and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.