Mel Oakley

Mel Oakley serves as the Agency Director at Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Area EMS since September 2010, overseeing daily operations and leading a Rural ALS Rescue & Transport Ambulance crew. Additionally, Mel has been a Firefighter for Caledonia Charter Township and an Affiliate Faculty member for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians since 2020 and 2016, respectively. As the Founder of Bad Day Industries LLC, Mel focuses on delivering innovative professional medical education and preparedness solutions. Previous roles include healthcare provider simulation operator and instructor at Michigan State University, SAM Authorized Educator at SAM Medical, and Clinical Educator/Senior Critical Care Paramedic at American Medical Response. Mel's educational background includes a Bachelor's in Broadcast Communications from Western Michigan University and a degree in Paramedic Studies from Kalamazoo Valley Community College.