Scott Kuhlman is the CEO of Heart To Beat, a safety training and consulting firm that helps organizations prepare and protect their most valuable assets: their team. Heart To Beat provides comprehensive safety programs and project-based training programs from basic CPR/AED use to Live Simulation Active Shooter Training to the implementation and management of AED/First Aid equipment programs. Heart To Beat’s team of seasoned law enforcement and emergency services personnel work with organizations from 25-25,000 employees across the nation, including large corporations, universities, private schools, country clubs and much more.
Previously, Scott served in a large Fire Department in the Baltimore Metro area, responding to critically ill and injured people. During this time, he also served in supervisory roles, rising to the rank of EMS Captain, overseeing nearly 55 EMS personnel. Through these experiences, Scott noticed a gap in preparedness throughout society and founded Heart To Beat to fill the void.
Scott is a proud graduate of Loyola Blakefield and Loyola University Maryland (BBA Business Management). Scott holds various safety instructor and provider certifications from the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute and American College of Surgeons.
In his free time, Scott continues to serve as an active volunteer at Jacksonville Fire Co., enjoys hiking, spending time with family and serving on the Board of Directors at Northwest Hospital. Scott currently resides in Parkton, MD with his wife (Bekah) and daughter (Riley).
Derek McCoy, M.D. is an attending physician in the emergency department of one of the largest hospital systems in Maryland.
A native of Illinois, he earned an undergraduate degree in biology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) and a master of science (MS) degree in biology – with a focus on vector biology – from Georgia Southern University (GSU). His research there focused on Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).
In 2005, Dr. McCoy earned a medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean (ACU) School of Medicine. He completed an internship in family medicine at Louisiana State University (LSU). After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, he returned to Georgia and completed a residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. He then continued his training in sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Dr. McCoy is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) in both family medicine and sports medicine – and in emergency medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialists (ABPS). He has practiced as a full-time emergency medicine physician since 2010. In addition, he holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Dr. McCoy has served as the director of sports medicine and as a medical director for several private companies.
Megan joined Heart to Beat in March 2020 as an aquatics instructor, and then began teaching CPR/AED/First Aid courses at the lay responder level shortly after. Megan’s background is in teaching secondary English, where she taught for 10 years in Harford County, Maryland, as well as coached the swim and cross country teams. In her district, Megan participated in curriculum development and writing at the course and district level. Along with 10 years of classroom teaching and coaching experience, Megan also brings ten years of aquatics management experience at clubs around the Baltimore Metro area. She has supervised a staff of 35 lifeguards, overseen swim lessons programs, and managed facilities. In addition, Megan is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200).
Megan possesses a Bachelor’s in English with minors in writing and secondary education from Loyola University Maryland, as well as a Master’s of Arts in Literature from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Michael Brooks has been involved in law enforcement and security for the past 38 years. He started his career in the US Army as a Military Policeman for 6 years, assigned to an elite unit that worked closely with the US Secret Service to protect foreign dignitaries and high-profile personnel during their visits to Washington, DC and Arlington, VA.
After his tour of duty in the military, Michael joined the University of Maryland / Baltimore Police Department. He quickly rose to the position of Shift Commander and was responsible for the training of the Department Officers in firearms, defensive tactics, police patrol functions as well as other police related tactics. Michael then joined the Anne Arundel County Police Department where he worked in numerous specialized positions as well as a field training officer for the new officers coming onto the department.
Michael helped develop and taught crime prevention and safety programs for the American Red Cross, numerous high schools and specialized employment groups throughout the Baltimore metropolitan region. He worked as the Director of Security at the Baltimore Convention Center, developing and training personnel on various security topics. In addition, he developed safety and loss prevention procedures for the San Diego Zoo, the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego and Hilton hotels in the southern California area.
Michael also works as the Security Director at a private girls’ school in Baltimore and teaches a self-defense course for women (RAD). His knowledge in security and safety and his passion for teaching and sharing his experiences are extensive and invaluable.
Bill Kelly retired as a bureau chief (Colonel) from a large police department in the Baltimore area after 37 years of service. During his tenure he was the Commander of the Hostage Negotiation Team (Lieutenant) and the Special Operations Division (Major). He was in charge of police operations at numerous critical incidents including a 96 hour hostage situation which resulted in the rescue of the hostages.
Bill has presented courses throughout the United States on behalf of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Homeland Security – Office of Domestic Preparedness, as well as local law enforcement agencies. Bill has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Baltimore and a Master of Arts degree from Towson University. He has also graduated from the Federal Executive Institute and the Senior Management Institute for Police.
William (Bill) Cheuvront is a lieutenant in a large law enforcement agency in Maryland, with 30 years of experience in law enforcement, crisis management, special operations, and operational preparedness. He has been an active shooter instructor for the past eight years, delivering active shooter courses to such audiences as private businesses, government agencies, house of worship, community members, and private schools.
In addition, Bill has been responsible for planning and managing full-scale active shooter exercises for police and fire departments. He is a frequent presenter in Crisis Intervention Training courses, as well as a co-presenter with the US Department of Homeland Security’s Protective Services division. Bill holds a BS in business from Loyola University and expects to complete his MBA through Louisiana State University in 2023.
Keith Runk is a retired Lieutenant from the Maryland State Police. He retired after 34 years and 8 months of service as the Assistant Commander of Special Operations Division. Most of his career was spent on SWAT where he served as an Operator, Team Leader, and Team Commander. He established himself as an instructor in many areas to include tactics, firearms, and active shooter both for law enforcement and civilians.
Keith is credited with developing the Agencies first Active Shooter Response tactics and policy and currently is a member of the Governor’s Active Shooter work Group. He has instructed across the State, the Country, and Internationally for Active Shooter Response and served on numerous advisory groups as well.
Tyler Brice is currently employed with a large law enforcement agency in the State of Maryland, providing both Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) & Law Enforcement. He is trained in both law enforcement tactics, emergency medical/trauma care and technical rescues. He currently works as a Crew Chief/Flight Paramedic and is in charge of providing critical care on medevacs. He was promoted to Corporal in 2021 and is a first line supervisor.
Tyler has been involved in EMS for 16 years and Law Enforcement for 9 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Washington College, a Paramedic Certification from Chesapeake College and a Critical Care Paramedic Certification from University of Maryland Baltimore County. In addition to these he holds various other certifications including ACLS, PALS & ITLS.
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