Because of the remarkable dedication of our employee-owners, Acadian Ambulance and its sister subsidiaries have won the highest honors in our industry. Our growth, diversification, and commitment to excellence has garnered our company international acclaim and recognition by the American Ambulance Association, the U.S. Senate, Microsoft founder and author Bill Gates, Inc. magazine, and even the Smithsonian Institution.
Acadian Total Security placed first in the Best Website Design, Best Promotional Video or Audio, Best Community Outreach Program, and Installer of the Year categories.
Acadian Ambulance received nine American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS achievement awards for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.
Acadian Total Security placed first in the Best Sales Brochure and Installer of the Year (Large Company) categories, given by national security magazine Security Sales & Integration.
Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld received the award for their life-saving response to a traffic accident they witnessed during a medical transport during the historic February 2021 ice storm. The Texas EMS for Children Advisory Committee gives this very distinguished award to only one crew or one agency in Texas each year.
Our Texas operations earned the BRONZE Level of Recognition for the EMSC Voluntary Pediatric Readiness Program, which signifies that we have met the Texas EMSC recommendations for appropriate pediatric equipment and protocols.
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Asbel Montes will serve as director of region IV for two years, beginning in 2022. The region spans Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The ESOP Association has awarded Acadian Companies with an Annual Award for Communications Excellence for our employee intranet, a vital information hub for all of Acadian’s employee-owners.
The award recognizes Zuschlag’s work in the state of Louisiana. The LA RISE Coalition was founded by the former chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and the current state president of the Louisiana NAACP and is composed of the leaders of many prominent African American state associations.
Acadian’s Northshore, Bayou, Northeast Louisiana and Houston service areas received the Silver Plus recognition, while the Southeast Texas, Central Texas and Orleans service areas achieved the Bronze Plus recognition.
Acadian Total Security won two SAMMY awards from Security Sales & Integration, one of the security industry’s leading publications: Best Sales Brochure and Best Display Ad.
The Breaux Bridge Area Chamber of Commerce honored Acadian Ambulance at its annual “An Evening Extraordinaire” in March. Acadian Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag accepted on behalf of Acadian’s nearly 5,000 employee-owners.
The Southwest Chapter of The ESOP Association honored Acadian with awards for ESOP Company of the Year, Most Effective ESOP Committee—Large Company, Communications Excellence—Poster, and Communications Excellence—Intranet.
Acadian Ambulance has been chosen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in the Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) Model, a new and innovative healthcare model pilot program. 205 agencies nationwide were selected to participate in the five-year payment model that aims to allow Medicare beneficiaries to access the most appropriate emergency services at the right time and place.
Acadian Companies Director of Revenue Cycle Corey Chapman has been recognized as one of the American Ambulance Association’s inaugural 40 Under 40 nominees.
The award was given for our Hometown Hero advertising campaign, which features our medics in their local newspaper or on their area radio station. The campaign aims to give Acadian Ambulance more of a local, neighborly representation.
The Louisiana Community & Technical College System honored Acadian Companies with their Impact Award for Excellence in Workforce Development. These awards recognize individuals, businesses and industries whose leadership efforts have been notably effective in advancing Louisiana’s education and workforce needs of students, business and communities.
Asbel Montes, Acadian Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, was appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee.
Our Southwest Louisiana and Jackson County service areas achieved the American Heart Association’s Mission:Lifeline Bronze Plus recognition. Our Central Texas region received the Silver Plus recognition.
Our Orleans service area received the Live United Award by United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Our Capital District team was recognized with the Capital Area United Way’s Campaign Award of Excellence. Our Bayou region accepted the United Way for South Louisiana Bronze Award for outstanding service.
The Smartdrive Trailblazer award honors pioneering and innovative companies that blaze a path for others to follow, while demonstrating a commitment to building a better world for others. Acadian Ambulance has implemented SmartDrive systems on its ambulance fleet, which helps to improve driving skills, lower operating costs and deliver significant ROI.
After more than one year in the rigorous submission and review process, Acadian Air Med achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), which signifies the gold standard for air ambulance services in the United States.
Acadian was also named as a nominee for the 2019 Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence in the corporate category. The awards, given annually by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, honor companies making significant contributions to the Ouachita Parish economy through capital improvements, expansion, job creation and community involvement during 2018/2019.
Security Sales and Integration magazine awarded Acadian Total Security for Best Website Design, Best Community Outreach Program and Midsize Installer of the Year.
Acadian Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag and his family were the honorees for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association‘s Spring Gala. The Zuschlag family was recognized for their support of UL Lafayette and many other philanthropic endeavors. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a personal friend of the Zuschlag family, also attended to lend his support.
The Southwest Chapter of the ESOP Association named Acadian Companies its 2019 Company of the Year and Acadian’s service desk specialist, Jennifer Vice, as its 2019 Employee-Owner of the Year, as well as awarding a Communication Excellence award for Acadian’s website and intranet.
Acadian Companies was named a finalist in the 2019 Interact Excellence Awards in the category for Best Offline Worker Strategy. Acadian was praised for its strategy to use its employee intranet, Acadian Central, to reach remote and off-site employees and keep them engaged with the rest of the company.
The Interact awards celebrate the world’s leading digital workplace solutions and includes entries from companies across the globe, spanning from small non-profits to international enterprises.
Acadian Companies Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag received the James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award. Presented by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the award recognizes an individual or organization who exhibits the drive and tenacious effort to resolve important EMS issues or bring about positive change in an EMS system, often at great personal or professional sacrifice
Erroll Babineaux, vice president of Air Services, was named as the 2018 New Iberia Citizen of the Year. The award is given annually by The Daily Iberian newspaper.
Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag was inducted into the 2019 Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. This year’s other inductees include Raymond “Coach” Blanco, Marion Edwards, former Lt. Gov. Paul Hardy, Ron Gomez and Judge Edwin Lombard.
Acadian Companies Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag received the James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award. Presented by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the award recognizes an individual or organization who exhibits the drive and tenacious effort to resolve important EMS issues or bring about positive change in an EMS system, often at great personal or professional sacrifice
Erroll Babineaux, vice president of Air Services, was named as the 2018 New Iberia Citizen of the Year. The award is given annually by The Daily Iberian newspaper.
Acadian Monitoring Services Director of Operations Brandon Niles was named as one of Security Systems News’ 20 under 40 Class of 2018.
Intranet and Digital Marketing Strategist Beth Chiasson was named as one of Acadiana’s 20 Under 40 leaders in 2018. The awards honor Acadiana’s best and brightest — those younger than 40 who help move Lafayette forward through their leadership skills and community service.
For the third accreditation evaluation in a row, Acadian Ambulance has received a perfect score from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). The reviewers’ assessment of our company was exceptional, and we are proud to hold CAAS accreditation in Louisiana and Mississippi for another three years.
Acadian Ambulance’s Houston region earned the American Heart Association’s 2018 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Our Dallas, Texas; Jackson County, Mississippi; and Bayou Region service areas earned the Bronze award.
The honor was awarded by the Security Sales & Integration magazine, one of the security industry’s leading publications. Acadian Total Security placed first in the Newsletter/Content Marketing category and runner up in the “Best Website” and “Installer of the Year” categories. The SAMMY (Sales and Marketing) awards is the industry’s only program of its kind to recognize and honor security dealers and systems integrators for their marketing, business, installation and overall excellence.
The Southwest Chapter of the ESOP Association has named Bayou Region Operations Supervisor Ed Smith as its 2018 Employee of the Year! Ed accepted the award on March 23, 2018, in Dallas, Texas.
The Baton Rouge chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored Acadian Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag with the Legacy Award during their 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awards on November 14, 2017.
Acadian Ambulance’s Jackson County and Austin, Texas, service areas earn the AHA Mission:Lifeline Gold award; Houston, Texas, service area earns the Mission:Lifeline Silver award; and Bayou, Central Louisiana, Hub City, New Orleans, Northshore and South Central Texas service areas each earn the Mission:Lifeline Bronze award.
Hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals pledged their support in 2016 despite a challenging economy and the added stress of a record-breaking flood. Acadian conducts an annual support campaign where hundreds of employees generously donate time and effort to their local United Way.
Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC, has acquired Ameristat Ambulance in Central Texas. The purchase marks Acadian’s fourth acquisition in Texas this year. Ameristat was established in 2014 and provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation.
Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC, has acquired Odyssey EMS in Houston. Odyssey, which was established in 2003, provides Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, critical care, pediatric and bariatric transports.
These awards are given by the AAA president to volunteer leaders who have shown commitment to the advancement of the AAA above and beyond the call of duty. Asbel Montes has worked tirelessly as co-chair of the payment reform committee.
Acadian Companies received the Leaders in Philanthropy Corporate Award for its outstanding generosity and commitment to Acadiana. The company’s mission is Knowing Life Matters, and this is practiced through the services it provides every day and through Acadian’s community involvement. The company’s philanthropy primarily supports causes that are focused on life and health.
Richard Zuschlag has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Jewell P. Lowe Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes those individuals of substantial humanitarian accomplishment who exhibit a deep compassion for those less fortunate, a desire to improve the lives of the people of Acadiana, and whose life’s work has positively advanced these ideas.
Professional Pilot Magazine’s September Air Medical Transport Conference issue cover and story featured our air operations, Air Med Services. We were very honored to host article author and pilot Brent Bundy.
Acadian Ambulance Service took the No. 1 spot as ABiz’s Top 50 Companies of 2016. The annual luncheon honors ABiz’s Top 50 Private Companies and publicly traded companies.
Acadian Ambulance Service CEO and founder Richard Zuschlag was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pinnacle conference in San Antonio on Thursday, July 21, marking only the second time that the award has been presented.
Celebrating a year of milestones, Acadian Ambulance is marking its 45th anniversary and Air Med Services its 35th year in operation.
The First Responder Award was presented to Acadian on behalf of their long-standing service and loyalty to the nearly 20,000 residents of Gautier, Mississippi. An appreciation dinner was also held for our staff and crew members.
Acadian Paramedic Mike Martin was honored at the second annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
A decade ago, Acadian became the 911 provider in Orange County as the result of a competitive bid. That was our first service area in Texas; since then, we have added 37 Texas counties and serve the Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin metro areas.
Four Acadian employees were honored during the Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered EMTs 2016 awards program in June. Vice President of Operations Clay Henry earned the Administrator of the Year Award; Paramedic Jamie Bergeron earned the Outstanding Achievement Award; EMT Kim Richard won EMT of the Year honors; and Paramedic Kelly Grayson won the award for Paramedic of the Year.
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) reviewed our Texas operations earlier this year, and we earned a perfect score. The reviewers’ assessment of our company was exceptional, and we are proud to continue our history of CAAS accreditation in the Lone Star State.
Acadian expands its service area in Texas with the acquisitions of Bay Star Ambulance and East Texas Medical Center (ETMC) EMS’ Pasadena operations. Serving the greater Houston metro area, Bay Star has provided outstanding emergency medical care to residents for more than 13 years. ETMC, the former 911 provider for the city of Pasadena, was the largest rural not-for-profit ambulance service in the state. These acquisitions have added more than 120 employees to our Houston operations.
Allyson, along with her prestigious graduating class of eight influential women in south Louisiana, were honored for their contributions to the Acadiana area.
For the fourth consecutive year, Safety Management Systems has been named to the prestigious Louisiana State University’s LSU 100 list. The list recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world. SMS is one of the largest providers of health, safety, medical, and security services for the energy industry.
Open to the public and located at 145 Arnould Boulevard, next to Jason’s Deli in Lafayette, Louisiana, the store features displays of home and business security system options, home automation, video cameras and surveillance systems, access control systems, GPS tracking and fleet management, and personal medical alert systems.
The annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedics of the Year Oliver Quinn and Mike Weber, and EMTs of the Year Abby Etheridge and Anne Parr, attended and also met with congressional staffers to discuss legislation important to the emergency medical services community.
The annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedics of the Year Oliver Quinn and Mike Weber, and EMTs of the Year Abby Etheridge and Anne Parr, attended and also met with congressional staffers to discuss legislation important to the emergency medical services community.
Acadian Chairman & CEO Richard Zuschlag was recognized for his lifetime of achievement with Acadian Companies.
Acadian’s company intranet won top honors for excellence in ESOP communication amongst more than 4,000 employees.
Acadian Ambulance Service’s Southwest Louisiana region was honored for its commitment to safety during a ceremony in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
With service beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, the acquisition process for TLC Ambulance was complete. TLC, which is based in Dallas, provided medical transportation throughout Dallas County and was the EMS provider for Seagoville, which makes this our first 911 contract in North Texas. The purchase added 26 patients a day, 45 full-time employees and seven ambulances to our Texas operations.
Acadian Total Security was introduced to local business people and chamber members at the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 23, 2014. President Blane Comeaux spoke about Acadian’s rich 40-year history in the Houma/Terrebonne area through ambulance and monitoring services.
Acadian Ambulance was honored with the “Making a Difference” award by David Callecod, president and CEO of Lafayette General Health System. An employee of Lafayette General Medical Center went into early labor and her baby was delivered while vacationing in Florida. Naturally, she wanted to get her and her baby home to Louisiana as soon as possible. Thanks to the flawless teamwork between our Hub City team and the staff of Lafayette General, the new family of three was transported back to Lafayette, healthy and happy.
Safety Management Systems, a division of Acadian, has again been named to the prestigious Louisiana State University’s LSU 100 list, which recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world.
The southwest chapter of the ESOP Association selected Acadian as its Company of the Year. Acadian was first chosen for the award in 2007 and then again in 2012.
Acadian Monitoring Services was selected as one of the top three Central Stations of the Year during the ninth annual Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) Excellence Awards Breakfast.
The annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedics of the Year Alex Durio and Stan Caballero, and EMTs of the Year Callie Callais and Eldrina Coleman, attended and also met with congressional staffers to discuss legislation important to the emergency medical services community.
NEMSA has exceeded the National Average Pass Rate for EMT and paramedic graduates for the fourth consecutive year. Results released by the National Registry of EMTs revealed our EMT graduates earned 87 percent, while the national average was 79. Our paramedic graduates earned an 89 percent pass rating while the national average was 86. Through continuous refinement of our training curriculum and examination processes, NEMSA remains a leader in EMS education industry.
Safety Management Systems joined forces with Excelerant, one of the nation’s top leadership development companies, to create the Energy Leadership Academy, a new leadership development program designed exclusively for those currently employed in the energy industry.
The luncheon celebrates active businesses who have contributed to the revitalization and development of Upper Lafayette. The award was accepted by Richard Zuschlag, Acadian CEO and chairman.
The award is bestowed upon entities that are friends and comrades of the LSP and go above and beyond in serving their communities.
Acadian Ambulance Service’s Bayou Region was honored for its commitment to safety during a ceremony in Houma, Louisiana.
Inc. magazine ranked Acadian number 4541 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America’s independent entrepreneurs.
Acadian Ambulance Service expands its New Orleans operations with the acquisition of Care Ambulance. Based in Harvey, Care Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.
Safety Management Systems (SMS), a division of Acadian, has entered a public-private partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies (NIMSAT), to provide training and services for all-hazards emergency preparedness.
A decade of education and growth was celebrated at the tenth anniversary of the National EMS Academy. Each year, NEMSA continues to exceed the national average pass rate for EMTs and paramedics. In 2012, NEMSA’s pass rate surpassed the national average for EMTs, 88 percent to 81 percent and paramedics 89 percent to 84 percent. With seven campuses in Louisiana and two in Texas, the Academy has trained almost 2 percent of all newly nationally registered paramedics in the nation and has produced 3,428 EMTs and 1,490 paramedics since 2003.
David L. Kelly, Acadian’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been elected to serve as chair of The ESOP Association, which is a national trade association for companies with Employee Stock Ownership Plans and the leading voice in America for employee ownership.
Acadian Ambulance Service’s Central Texas region was honored for its commitment to safety during a ceremony in Austin, Texas.
Safety Management Systems, a division of Acadian, has been named to the prestigious Louisiana State University’s LSU 100 list. The list recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world. SMS is one of the largest providers of health, safety, medical, and security services for the energy industry.
The annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedic of the Year Paul O’ Bannon and EMT of the Year David Melancon attended and also met with congressional staffers to discuss legislation important to the emergency medical services community.
Seven years of growth and expansion – and the state’s first Paramedic and EMT of the Year – were celebrated and honored at the inaugural Texas Medic Banquet on Saturday, May 11 in Houston.
The National EMS Academy is one out of only four schools in Louisiana to have their paramedic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. CAAHEP accredits a program based on the quality of the institution and its services, and by measuring them against agreed upon standards.
Acadian was recognized as one of the Foundation’s best and brightest initiatives that have helped revolutionize the healthcare industry. RWJF is the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted solely to the public’s health.
Acadian was recognized as a partner for aiding and benefiting Our Lady of Lourdes Ministries to the sick.
Inc. Magazine ranked Acadian number 18 on its inaugural list of Hire Power Awards. Acadian was also ranked number 1 in Louisiana companies and number 4 in the healthcare industry for their substantial job creation over the past few years.
The Annual Award for SW Chapter ESOP Company of the Year and runner-up in the Video category.
Acadian Ambulance Service was unanimously selected by the county board to provide EMS service in Medina County, Texas.
The annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedic of the Year Garrett LeBoeuf and EMT of the Year Demetrius Terrick attended and also met with congressional staffers to discuss legislation important to the emergency medical services community.
Acadian Ambulance Service was awarded a contract to provide 911 service in Live Oak County, Texas.
The University Health System unanimously extended Acadian’s Bexar County 911 for two years. UHS oversees EMS services for the unincorporated areas of the 800-square-mile county.
The facility, located in Coppell, noted Acadian’s willingness to participate in events, offer in-service training for employees, and provide a dedicated wheelchair van branded with the facility’s logo.
Acadian Ambulance Service received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Seven Seals Award, which recognizes individuals, employers or organizations that have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their support of the men and women who serve our nation in the National Guard and Reserve. The Seven Seals award is the second-highest given by the state ESGR committee.
The company’s use of the fuel-efficient Sprinter ambulance earned the award in a “Going Green” competition sponsored by the San Antonio Business Journal.
The ladies received the national award from Michael Keeling during Acadian’s annual ESOP Meeting in May and their winning design was distributed nationwide to ESOP companies as the representative ESOP month poster for 2011.
Colonel Roy “Ike” Nomey of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Patriot Awards and pinned Operations Managers Orlando Rolon and Joe Szush, Operations Supervisors Beau Andrepont and Justin Cox, and Coding and Department Center Manager Natalie Roberts. The award recognizes their extraordinary support of the National Guard and Reserves. All were nominated by their employees who are currently activated with the 256th Infantry Brigade.
Bestowed annually by the Acadiana Economic Development Council, the award recognizes a company that exemplifies entrepreneurship, innovation, great corporate culture and a strong regional spirit. The award itself is an original piece of art created by renowned local artist Kelly Guidry and was presented to Acadian Companies’ chairman and CEO Richard Zuschlag by Gregg Gothreaux on behalf of LEDA.
President Bush reflected on the importance of freedom and values when he spoke to more than 2,200 people at Acadian Ambulance Service’s annual Paramedic Luncheon. Noting that Acadian is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the president called the company a “testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of America.”
Sponsored by the American Ambulance Association, the 65th annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedic of the Year Steven Simon and EMT of the Year Todd Weir attended to represent Acadian.
The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) Central Station Excellence Awards recognize any UL-listed central station (CSAA members and non-members) and outstanding personnel who perform in the highest professional manner, thereby making a significant contribution to the betterment of the alarm industry and the alarm profession while demonstrating exceptional service to their customers and community.
Acadian Ambulance Service received the Private Sector Leadership award in the San Antonio Business Journal’s “Going Green” competition for its use of the environmentally-friendly Sprinter ambulances.
The Annual Award for Communications Excellence (AACE) was awarded to Acadian in the category of Special Events and Promotions for last year’s annual ESOP meeting themed Wednesday Night Live. In addition, we were a runner-up in the category of Total Communications.
The company’s Austin and Bexar County operations were honored as Top Workplaces in competitions sponsored by the Austin American Statesman and the San Antonio Express-News.
Inc.magazine ranked Acadian Ambulance Service as one of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the nation, marking the third consecutive year the company has been included in the exclusive list.
Following a highly-competitive bid process, Acadian Ambulance Service was selected as the contracted 911 ambulance provider for the unincorporated areas of Bexar County, Texas.
For the third consecutive year, Acadian Ambulance was honored with Best Communications for services and accomplishments with emphasis on how ownership enhances their quality of service, and for the second time was awarded Most Effective ESOP Committee.
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