Nadia Salinas
Operations Manager
Experienced Operations Manager with a 7-year tenure in the air ambulance industry. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and process optimization. Successfully manages medical flights, coordinates logistics, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and customer satisfaction.
Matt Perrin BSN, CCRN
Chief Flight Nurse
Matt has an extensive emergency nursing background and has experience as a Patient Care Coordinator and an educator. His rural nursing and trauma expertise enables him to handle any type of air transfer, and he flies the most critical of Regent Air’s missions. As Chief Flight Nurse, Matt also provides clinical support to medical staff and facilitates flight nurse training. His competence and sense of humor ensure that patients in his care have a safe and enjoyable flight.
Emily Franz BSN, CCRN
Director of Quality and Education
Emily has over a decade of clinical experience in surgical, cardiac, and emergency care. As Regent Air’s Director of Quality and Education, Emily coordinates medical training, directs policy development and review, and manages quality assurance. Previously a Clinical Nurse Educator and ER Patient Care Coordinator, her on-the-ground organization is unparalleled. When Emily is on a flight, her warmth and excellent care make her a patient favorite.
Nursing Team
Each member of our nursing staff has specialty emergency and/or ICU training with at least three years of critical care experience. They are trained to provide acute medical care in the aviation setting. They are ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certified, and regularly attend patients in local emergency rooms and intensive care units.
Respiratory Therapists
Our Respiratory Therapists all have more than five years of critical care experience and are experts in aviation airway management. They provide in-flight care as required and support Regent Air’s team through education and equipment management.
Our Team
Dr. Chad Regehr, MD, CCFP
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Regehr has a special interest in critical care and regularly provides emergency medical services at local hospital emergency rooms. He has a wealth of experience in recognizing patient changes which require urgent intervention and resuscitation. Dr. Regehr is ATLS, PALS and ACLS certified. Patients transferred with Dr. Regehr aboard are in safe and competent hands.
Dr. Ripenjot Rai, MD, CCFP
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Rai works closely with acutely ill patients as an emergency room provider in both the Fraser Valley and Interior Region. Dr. Rai is ATLS, PALS and ACLS certified. He has years of experience in recognizing emergency patient needs and performing active resuscitation.
Nicole Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hall is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the Travel Health Insurance industry. Her expertise spans executive leadership, global business development, operations, and air medical transportation. Nicole’s entrepreneurial innovation and strategic vision have made her a key figure in driving growth and operational excellence, particularly in healthcare insurance and air medical services. As the CEO of Regent Air, she continues to lead with innovation and dedication, ensuring exceptional service and care for clients around the world.