Matt Bowen, Chief
Linn County Ambulance District
President, MAA
Matt brings over 20 years of experience in emergency medical services, with a career spanning field response, air medical transport, and EMS education. Starting in the fire service in 2002, Matt progressed rapidly—becoming a licensed EMT in 2004 and a paramedic in 2006. A committed educator, he has been an American Heart Association instructor for two decades and teaches both EMT and paramedic courses.
Matt is a published author and national speaker, bringing a passionate approach to EMS Leadership development and career longevity.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his three children, wife Lindsay, two dogs, and a super hairball of a cat named Alice. He loves to travel, ride motorcycles, and collect rare coins.
In 2010, he became a Flight Paramedic, serving for nine years and transporting hundreds of critically ill and injured patients. Since 2022, Matt has served as Chief of the Linn County Ambulance District. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Ambulance Association and currently serves as President, where they champion excellence in prehospital care, EMS legislative change, and professional leadership development across the state.
Matt is a published author and national speaker, bringing a passionate approach to EMS Leadership development and career longevity.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his three children, wife Lindsay, two dogs, and a super hairball of a cat named Alice. He loves to travel, ride motorcycles, and collect rare coins.
Kat Probst, Paramedic, CAC, CACO
Chief Executive Officer
Adair County Ambulance District
Past-President, MAA
Kat Probst is the Chief Executive Officer for Adair County Ambulance District. Kat originally grew up in the St. Louis area and moved to Northeast Missouri in 2004 to attend Truman State University. Kat’s career began with dispatching at the Adair County E911 center in 2005. Kat chose to advance her career and became a licensed EMT in 2006 and obtained her Paramedic license in 2008. Kat joined Adair County Ambulance is 2007 and became a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the District in 2010. Kat has previously served in many roles within the district such as Assistant CEO with oversight of Operations, Director of Patient Billing, Quality Assurance, Information Technologies, Internal Training, Compliance and Exposure Control Officer.
Kat’s passion for the EMS field is reflected in her services across the state of Mo representing the EMS industry in many capacities such as the President of the Missouri Ambulance Association, Vice Chair of Central Region EMS, and numerous task forces locally and statewide to enhance EMS services across the state. Some of these task forces and committees include advocating at the legislative level, CIT in EMS statewide, Region B Healthcare Coalition, Board member of NEMO Heart Health, EMS Mutual Aid Coordination, and Time Critical Diagnosis committees at a local and state level. Kat was also honored in 2018 as the Zoll Pulse Award recipient and in 2019 as a Kirksville Young Professionals 5 under 40 Award recipient.
Kat, her husband, and their 3 sons currently live on a small farm in Scotland County, Missouri. Kat is actively engaged in her community and enjoys serving there whenever possible. She is the President of School Parent Teacher Organization and the Secretary/Treasurer of Scotland County Farm Bureau. Kat and her husband also enjoy serving as foster parents and believe in having strong family values.
Frank Robert Flaspohler, Attorney
EMS Legal Services, LLC
Frank Robert Flaspohler is an experienced attorney and practicing EMT who serves as dedicated legal counsel for ambulance districts, 911 centers, and fire departments throughout Missouri.
Raised in an EMS household, Frank's passion for emergency services began at a young age. He obtained his EMT license in college, gaining invaluable hands-on experience working for several ambulance services and as a full-time 911 telecommunicator. This practical background gives him a unique and grounded perspective on the legal challenges his clients face. He maintains his EMT license and continues to work in the field today, ensuring his legal counsel is always informed by the current, real-world realities of pre-hospital medicine.
Frank graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2009. After returning to mid-Missouri and opening a private practice, he took over EMS Legal Services in 2022, continuing the work of the late Frank Foster. His practice is focused on providing expert counsel and advice to the leaders who manage our communities' vital emergency services.
Frank lives in Fayette, Missouri, with his wife Katy (also an EMT) and their six children.