About CREMS

Copper River EMS Council, Inc.

CREMS has served the Copper River region as a local 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer based EMS service for more than 40 years. Our story is filled with the community spirit, independence, and resourcefulness that makes this a great place to live despite the adversity, mosquitos, and long dark winters.

The Copper River Service Area for 911 Ambulance response

Meet the CREMS Board of Directors

President: Jolene Nashlund, Kenny Lake
Jolene is an EMT-2 and actively volunteers with the CREMS Kenny Lake ambulance squad. She has a non-profit background and serves on the Kenny Lake Community League board as well as the Kenny Lake Library Board. Jolene enjoys the outdoors and being with her family.

Vice-President: Sue Roscovious, Glennallen
Sue is a retired schoolteacher and has served on the CREMS board as a volunteer for numerous years. When she isn't out walking and enjoying her beautiful neighborhood, she can be found in her garden amongst her veggies and flowers.

Treasurer: Jan Maslen, Gakona
Jan has been a volunteer board member for several years. She also volunteers for other non-profits within the Copper River Basin including Gakona Fire Department, The Copper Basin 300, and The CVEA Community Foundation. Jan works at Wrangell St. Elias National Park Center.

Director: Charlie Perrett, Glennallen
Born and raised in the Copper River Valley. Attended 1-12 grades in Glennallen. My first years at school were in a school that was located behind where the current library is located. Shortly after finishing high School I found employment with the Department of Transportation for 32 years and Retired in 2007 as Tazlina Shop Foreman. I never found any reason to leave. I am married to my wonderful wife Catherine Perrett for 44 years. This great state and community gave me so much I wanted to give back what I could to show my gratitude. We live in a unique area and I am thankful for this place I call home.

Director: Elizabeth Vollema, Copper Center
Elizabeth is an EMT-2 volunteer responder with CREMS and is also a Community Health Aid Practitioner for CRNA in the Gakona Community Health Clinic. Elizabeth has been involved in health care in the Copper River region for over 20 years and brings a wealth of diverse experiences and knowledge to the organization.

Executive Director: Matt Lorenz, Kenny Lake
Matt is a Paramedic and AK EMS Instructor. He has been involved with CREMS for nearly 15 years as a volunteer responder, board member, and Executive Director (since 2019). Matt lives in Kenny Lake as a recovering writer and editor with his lovely family.

Director of Operations: Natalie George, Kenny Lake
Natalie has extensive field experience as an EMT and Paramedic, including several years as a flight Paramedic for LifeMed Alaska, and is a certified Advanced EMS Instructor. Natalie lives in Kenny Lake with her adorable family.

Director Emeritus: Alysia Hancock
Even though Alysia has retired and moved away, her contributions to CREMS and all emergency services in the region will not be forgotten! She has been a long-time responder with CREMS and Glenn-Rich Fire & Rescue. She recently retired from the BLM Glennallen Field Office and now lives in Hawaii.

Director Emeritus: Mike McQueen, Copper Center
Mike volunteered with CREMS 2007-2026, first as an EMT, then as a volunteer board member. Mike enjoys skiing and bird watching with his lovely wife, Meg.