He maintains a clinical practice and manages the SNF-Northern Arizona Region for IPC, The Hospitalist Company. Ty holds undergraduate degrees in nursing and communication studies, and a master’s degree in nursing. Prior to beginning his nursing career in 2001, he worked for nearly 13 years as a paramedic and firefighter for several municipal fire agencies in Iowa. He resides in the Village of Oak Creek with his wife and three children. E-mail: tmontgomery@sedonafire.org