About Us

Our Story

For over 35 years, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard has been the backbone of non-emergency medical transport in Brevard County — built on compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to our community.

Our History

From humble beginnings to Brevard County's leading non-emergency transport provider.

1988

Founded

Coastal Health Systems of Brevard established as a private, not-for-profit ambulance provider to serve the growing healthcare transport needs of Brevard County.

1990s

Expanding Services

Grew from basic transport to advanced life support services, adding paramedic-staffed units and expanding our service area across the county.

2000s

CAAS Accreditation

Earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, meeting the gold standard in medical transport excellence.

2010s

Specialty Services

Launched critical care transport, behavioral health transport, and bariatric services to meet evolving community healthcare needs.

Today

Community Leader

Serving 7 hospitals, 21 skilled nursing facilities, and countless patients across 72 miles of Brevard County with hundreds of thousands of transports completed.

Mission & Vision

Our Purpose

Mission

To provide patient-centered, compassionate medical transport in a safe, professional atmosphere — making connections for LIFE across Brevard County.

Vision

To be the most trusted and respected medical transport provider in Florida, setting the standard for quality, compassion, and operational excellence in interfacility ambulance services.

Core Values

What We Stand For

Patient-Centered Care

Every decision starts and ends with what's best for our patients. We treat every individual with the compassion and dignity they deserve.

Safety First

Rigorous protocols, ongoing training, and quality assurance ensure the highest safety standards in every transport we perform.

Professionalism

Our teams are held to the highest standards of conduct, appearance, and clinical competence — because our community deserves nothing less.

Community Service

As a not-for-profit organization, we exist to serve Brevard County. Our mission is community impact, not profit margins.

Leadership

Our Team

Experienced leaders dedicated to delivering excellence in medical transport.

Brooke Taylor

Chief Executive Officer

Leading Coastal Health's mission to deliver exceptional patient-centered care across Brevard County.

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Monica Van Leeuwen

Chief Financial Officer / VP

Overseeing financial operations and strategic growth initiatives for the organization.

Jeanne Pierce

Chief Clinical Officer / VP

Ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and patient safety across all services.

Joe Goodwin

Operations Director of Logistics

Managing fleet logistics and operational efficiency to ensure timely patient transport.

Spencer Estes

Director of IT

Driving technology infrastructure and digital transformation across the organization.

Caleb Hattabaugh

Operations Director of Communications

Leading the communications division that coordinates all transport requests 24/7.

Tonya Perry

Operations Director of Ambulance

Directing ambulance operations and crew readiness across all service lines.

Jason Cohen

Operations Director of Safety & Facilities

Maintaining safety standards and facility operations to support quality patient care.

Accreditation

CAAS Accredited Provider

Coastal Health Systems has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) — the gold standard in the ambulance industry. This accreditation signifies that we meet or exceed the highest standards in patient care, safety, and operational excellence.

CAAS accreditation is a voluntary process that only a small percentage of ambulance services nationwide have achieved, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement and accountability.

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