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State Trauma Advisory Council
Applicant Review Committee
Charge
The Applicant Review Committee (ARC) evaluates applications for trauma hospital designation and site visit reports before they are presented to the STAC.
Meeting Schedule
The Applicant Review Committee meets via teleconference. A meeting is canceled if there are no materials ready for review two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date. Meetings of the Applicant Review Committee are closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed.
2026 Meetings
- January 20
- February 17
- March 24
- April 21
- May 19
- June 23
- July 21
- August 25
- September 29
- October 28
- November 24
- December 22
Members
| Name | Professional Role |
|---|---|
| Julie Gutzmer, M.D. | Rural General Surgeon |
| Thomas Pahl, PA-C | Rural Physician Assistant |
| Tami Bong, R.N. | Level 1 or 2 Trauma Program Manager |
| Michael McGonigal, M.D. | Level 1 or 2 Trauma Surgeon |
| Kim Johnson | Level 3 or 4 Trauma Program Manager |
| Kris Drevlow, D.O. | Level 3 or 4 Family Medicine Emergency Physician |
If you have questions regarding the Applicant Review Committee, contact the designation coordinator.
Last Updated: 01/14/2026