Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James M. “Mike” DeLoach and appointed Della Johnson of Mesquite, to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services, known as GETAC for terms set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026.
The council recommends changes to the EMS/Trauma System in order to ensure that the community receives comprehensive and efficient emergency care.
James M. “Mike” DeLoach of Littlefield is owner of West Texas EMS Resources and serves as the Lamb County Judge. He is chair of South Plains EMS, a board member of the South Plains Association of Governments, and an executive board member of the Trauma Services Area B Regional Advisory Council. He is also a volunteer paramedic for Littlefield EMS and a member of the Littlefield Rotary Club. DeLoach received a bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University and completed emergency medical technician training at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center.
DeLoach explained: “I have served on this council for 10 years, since January, 2011, and it is my privilege to continue giving representation for this area, to the state level on State Emergency Services.”
Della Johnson of Mesquite, is a trauma service manager with Parkland Health and Hospital System. Her certifications include CPR, ACLS, PALS, BDLS, ABLS, CEN, and is ATCN which she also serves as an instructor. Johnson received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University.