Heidi was born at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, she has lived in Nashville, Arkansas for her entire life. She is a 1999 graduate of Nashville High. After high school, she attended UACCH and UAMS graduating in 2003 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She spent several years gaining knowledge and experience at jobs in local med surg units, ERs, and ICUs. After some time in a night shift House Supervisor position, Heidi decided she wanted to pursue flight nursing and acquired her EMT in 2009. In 2014 She eagerly accepted her first part-time flight nurse position with LifeNet Air. About a year later, she was hired full-time by Air Evac 73 in Dequeen where she served as a flight nurse, Base Clinical Lead and ultimately the Program Director. She has spent more than a decade leading that team and supporting critical care transport services. Heidi is an advocate for advancing air medical services and excellence in patient care. She recently came full circle in her career returning to LifeNet Air fulltime in July 2026. As the Director of Air Services, where is is responsible for overseeing the people and operations at LNA 1, 2, 3, and 4. With over 20 years in healthcare, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, she tops it all off with her signature touch, heart. She is a firm believer that if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers and patients.