Pioneering the AED management space since 1998.
OUR MISSION
We’re here to help your organization protect and save lives on the day you hope never comes. Our industry-leading AED management solutions empower laypersons and healthcare providers with the preparedness they need to act swiftly during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency. When minutes count, you or members of your team can be the good Samaritan to confidently step in until professional help arrives. Close the readiness gap today with Premedics by your side.
Brent Hetherington
Brent brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen to Premedics Systems. With a strong foundation in Pre-med Studies at Baylor University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Pre-med Studies from Lipscomb University, he has dedicated his career to advancing and setting the pre-EMS standards for business across the country.
In 1991, Brent joined Primary Health, now known as CareNow, as the Director of Operations, where he successfully guided clinics through The Joint Commission's Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program and achieved a five-year accreditation for multiple locations. His passion for emergency medicine led him to serve as a paramedic with the Nashville Metro Fire Department from 1995 to 2000, concurrently working as a flight medic for MedAir. Additionally, he began his career as a Paramedic Instructor at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, instilling knowledge and skills in the next generation of healthcare providers.
In 1998, Brent founded Premedics with a vision to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. Under his leadership, Premedics partnered with Zoll Medical Corporation to develop and provide AED management services for public access AED programs. This collaboration resulted in a provisional patent for the pre-EMS system and process, which has since been adopted industry wide. Brent has also collaborated with Welch Allyn, further solidifying his position as a leader in AED management and services.
In 2008, he pivoted Premedics to focus directly on businesses, establishing AEDregistry.org to promote awareness and compliance with public access AED programs. Brent is dedicated to setting industry standards, having launched AED ManagerTM in 2000 to teach best practices for AED management.
Still a licensed paramedic, Brent continues to champion safety and innovation in healthcare, driving Premedics forward with his wealth of experience and commitment to safer communities.
Implementation Specialist, CPR Instructor, and Sales Representative
Benaiah Byrum aspires to educate and give people the tools they need to be a hero and save a life.
Benaiah utilizes all areas of his profession to bring awareness to life-saving readiness, whether it be through implementing AED supplies, teaching a CPR class, or building relationships through local marketing.
Director of Operations
Chris enjoy's leveraging an extensive background in Business Management, Medicine, Logistics, and Sales to serve Premedics’ clients and team members with excellence. It is an honor to partner with the thousands of heroes under the Premedics life-saving umbrella!
Senior Account Manager
Chad is an account manager extraordinaire who specializes in making sure clients stay ready to save lives. Given his background in business administration, Chad provides a steady presence of serving clients with excellence and making sure the day-to-day realities of a lifesaving AED system are maintained. When there is a question about their account readiness, clients reach out to Chad as the first line of defense, such as verifying their AED is ready to go, needing further support from using the AED, or ensuring their team is confidently trained for action.
Controller / Director of Compliance
Gary is an experienced controller with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry and many other industries. Gary taught accounting at 4 universities and has worked at one of the worlds best international CPA firms in tax and bank auditing. He is the Chairman of the Nashville Advisory Board for Blood Assurance, a 50+ year non-proft which supplies blood products to the Middle TN Hospitals. He is also skilled in many things but to name a few: Accounting, IT, Risk Management, Education, Investments and Team Building.
Marketing Specialist
Originally from Nebraska, Payton graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2022 and has since called Nashville home. With experience in corporate communications, Payton is excited to join the Premedics team, combining his passion for healthcare with a commitment to community impact. She holds a strong appreciation for heart health and the importance of being prepared for any situation. In her free time, Payton enjoys Nashville's music scene, exploring new trails, and cheering on the Huskers!
Senior Account Manager
Born and raised in Tennessee, Blake spent his college years playing D1 soccer at the University of North Florida, before moving home and beginning his career. With over three years of experience in Account Management and Sales, he is passionate about educating and preparing corporations for the pre-EMS window to help them save lives. In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Avery, and their dog, Luna.
Implementation Specialist
Born and raised in North Idaho. Jon received an associates degree in culinary arts in 2014 and moved to Nashville in 2015. Jon spent a decade in the hospitality industry and began working for Premedics in October of 2022. He enjoyed creating efficient ways to onboard new clients, training our clients in CPR, BLS and First Aid and being our implementation specialist. Premedics has continued to grow his passion for serving others. Outside of work, Jon enjoy the outdoors, Nashville’s food/night scene and spending time with family.
Barry's education in Mass Communication, Broadcasting, Music and Music Business taught him the importance of communicating and of listening to others. The goals he has as an AED Inspection Specialist when completing annual professional virtual AED inspections are that the AED’s are ready to save lives and that clients are confident in the readiness process! Being a drummer with a passion for music, living in Nashville, Tennessee (Music City) and being a part of the Premedics team, Barry feels very blessed knowing he's right where he's supposed to be!
Director of Implementation
James is a Tennessee native, graduating of Freed-Hardeman University. His work experience has been with international nonprofits and small business consulting. As a service minded problem solver, James is honored to be a part of the Premedics team helping others to become ready to save lives.
At Premedics, Kristy truly puts her heart into every CPR class scheduled and instructed. As a Nashville local for over 20 years, her hit country song would be called ‘You’re Safe with Me …Now Let’s Go Dancing.’
As an Emergency Medical Technician, I have seen the difference proper training makes in critical situations. This drives me to be even more dedicated to bringing lifesaving readiness services to Premedics’ clients!
Systems That Save Lives. Brent Hetherington, Founder of Premedics Systems
Our #1 passion is helping you save lives.
SCA strikes people of all ages and fitness levels. Unfortunately, it’s a leading cause of death in the US, claiming over 1,000 lives each day. Early AED intervention is the only effective remedy and can double or even triple survival rates. The good news is that anyone, and we mean anyone, can be a hero with proper training. We seek to empower laypeople and healthcare providers with the skills and systems they need to step in during a cardiac arrest emergency.
Founded by a paramedic who saw a critical need.
Our roots began when our founder, Brent Hetherington, identified a significant gap in the pre-EMS market as a paramedic. He witnessed countless times how a lack of preparedness needlessly put lives at risk during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Bystanders either couldn’t find an automated external defibrillator (AED), lacked training, or encountered malfunctioning AEDs due to improper maintenance.
OUR VALUES
Passion for Saving Lives:
Premedics isn’t just a business—we’re a mission. Our work makes a tangible difference.
Trust and Integrity:
We're dedicated to our clients' safety and being the reliable experts they can count on.
Excellence:
As the original pioneer who created the AED management space in 1998, we don’t follow standards, we set them!
We’re the market’s premier AED readiness partner.
If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop partner who can help with AEDs from start to finish, look no further than Premedics. We combine all the services of the AED manufacturers, training centers, monitoring software vendors, and distributors so you have everything you need to be fully prepared to save lives. You can completely outsource AED setup, maintenance, monitoring, and more to us. Download our AED Readiness Partner in Action Checklist to see a list of what you can expect!
