Administrative Staff

Jeremy Hobbs
Fire Chief

Jeremy started Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in 1997 as a volunteer and started full time shift in 2000. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2004, A shift Commander in 2014 and Chief of Fire in 2016. Jeremy is an Advanced EMT, Firefighter, Rescue Diver, Swift Water Technician, and Hazardous Materials Technician. He holds certifications as a Fire Instructor and Vehicle Extrication Instructor. Jeremy is responsible for Fire, Rescue and Special Operations within the Department. Jeremy is part of the newly formed Incident Management team for Middle Tennessee.

Brian Newberry
EMS Chief/Deputy Director

Brian started with Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in August 1990. He is a Paramedic, Fire Fighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Tactical Paramedic. Brian has several instructor certifications including EMT. He served as the Training Officer from 1999 to 2010 and as a tactical paramedic with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department from 2001 til present. Brian was promoted to EMS Chief September 2010. Brian is responsible for all EMS operations within the Department.

Shannon Cooper
Training Division Chief

Shannon started with Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in 2005. She is a Paramedic, Fire Fighter, and Haz-Mat Specialist. Shannon has full time responsibilities of instructing and/or managing classes in Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression, Rescue, Water Rescue, and Hazardous Materials. She has numerous instructor certifications that allow us to being high quality courses to the training division. Shannon is part of the newly formed Incident Management team for Middle Tennessee.

John Hiett
Compliance Specialist

John began his career at Wilson County EMA in August 2013, after spending three years as a paramedic with Smith County EMA. He launched his journey in firefighting at the age of 21 as a volunteer. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Tennessee Technological University and has earned a Critical Care Paramedic license, as well as Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator credentials from the State of Tennessee. Additionally, he is a certified Hazmat Technician and Instructor, and a Fire Officer and Instructor, among other qualifications.

Suzanne McKinney
Finance Manager

Suzanne started with Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in June 2015. She was hired as a full time billing coordinator in our billing department. Suzanne, who holds a Business and Finance degree (BBA) from Cumberland University was promoted to Finance Manager in June 2018. The Finance Manger oversees all financial needs and purchases for the department, payroll needs, and all accounts payable and receivable. She assist in budget planning and needs assessments for our department. She also remains an active participant in our local chamber of commerce and sits on the panel for CASA, a local child advocate group.