Our Team
About Our Team
We Are Strategic Trauma Solutions
Our Mission Statement
Our mission at Strategic Trauma Solutions is to equip as many people as possible with life-saving capabilities through knowledge sharing and handson skills in order to create safer communities for all. We are committed to helping individuals and organizations implement trauma-informed safety practices in their daily lives and activities.
Our Team
Meet Our Instructors
Joseph Lozada, RN
About
Joseph Lozada, RN
Joseph Lozada is a West Texas native and licensed RN with expertise in trauma, burn care, ICU, and in-flight medicine. A former EMT, he has worked across emergency settings, from Level 1 Trauma Centers to critical aeromedical evacuations.
As a Flight Nurse Instructor in U.S. Air Force, Joseph has led medical teams through multiple deployments, training U.S. and allied service members in life-saving techniques. He also founded Strategic Trauma Solutions, an emergency response training center in Texas, where he educates individuals and organizations on trauma care, CPR, first aid, & tactical emergency response.
With a passion for teaching, Joseph has been an instructor since 2013, covering AHA ENA, NAEMT, and other advanced trauma courses. His relentless commitment to in-depth discussions is so strong that he once earned the award “Could’ve Been an Email”.
Inspired by his family, Joseph believes everyone has a hidden superpower—the power to save a life. His mission is to empower others with the skills and confidence to act in emergencies, ensuring that more people can make a life-saving difference when it matters most.
Rockie Carter
About
Rockie Carter
Rockie serves as a Medical Service Corps officer in an Aeromedical Evacuation squadron in the United States Air Force. He has held roles in emergency management, and medical readiness and has deployed as part of an Aeromedical Evacuation Liason Team.
Rockie also owns and operates Core Values Realty Associates, and draws inspiration from his family and faith.
Michael Wolman, MBA
About
Michael Wolman, MBA
Michael serves as the Director of Operations in the United States Air Force’s largest Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, overseeing the squadron’s training, mission management and medical equipment. Michael has also deployed multiple times as the officer in charge of downrange aeromedical operations evacuation teams where he led all patient movement across multiple theaters. In a civilian capacity Michael has over 15 years of project and program management experience in information technology, compliance and change management, and has worked with health centers nation wide to establish insurance billing and best practices.
Michael received his MBA from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX (north of Dallas) and has certificates as Project Management Professional (PMP), agile Scrum Master, agile Product Owner and Mediation (UNT Dallas). Michael lives north of Dallas with his wife and son and enjoys exercising, volunteering and travel.
Whether herding data in Excel or coordinating life-saving training, Mike Wolman keeps everything running smoothly—except for his dog, Kevin, who remains delightfully “interesting”. With a knack for spreadsheets and saving lives, Mike ensures that both patient care and pivot tables are executed flawlessly. If only Kevin were as reliable as his project management!
Dr. Hutch Stilgenbauer, MD
About
Dr. Hutch Stilgenbauer, MD
Medical Director Hutch Stilgenbauer, MD grew up local to the Houston area and attended Texas Tech University for undergraduate studies. He obtained his Paramedic through South Plains College while obtaining his medical school prerequisite courses, and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served four years of active duty as a Tactical Air Controller (TACP) in over 20 countries.
Nearing the end of his active-duty commitment the fire for medicine was rekindled as he completed additional coursework and gained acceptance to Ross University School of Medicine. He graduated with High Honors in 2018 and was fortunate to match at his number one choice in the competitive residency field of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medicine at UT Health, Houston. With gratitude he was selected Chief Resident during his third year and went on to pursue an additional one-year fellowship at McGovern in Emergency Medical Services. This fellowship placed him in the unique and challenging role of Assistant Medical Director for the Houston Fire Department, while practicing as an attending at the nation’s busiest level one trauma center, Memorial Hermann Hospital, at the Texas Medical Center.
He has additional emergency medicine obligations as Medical Director for Village Fire Department, as well as for Strategic Trauma Solutions. Dr. Stilgenbauer continues to be involved in the military as an ER physician continually being trained and mentored by some of the nation’s brightest and forward-thinking pioneers in battlefield medicine.
Unrelated to medicine, his true joy rests in his beautiful family with wife Nya and three-year-old son Charles. Hobbies when not chasing Charles and the family dog around the backyard include motorcycling and travel, tinkering on old British race cars, and fishing whenever possible.
From battlefield ops to the ER, Hutch keeps things shockingly efficient. Whether saving lives, chasing his son around, or reeling in a big catch, he’s always on call for action—just don’t ask him to take a break unless it involves a motorcycle, a fishing rod, or both!
Courtney Helm, RN
About
Courtney Helm, RN
Courtney Helm is a highly skilled Flight Nurse with civilian helicopters and the U.S. Air Force, specializing in aeromedical evacuation and trauma care. She leads aircrew teams on critical missions, ensuring safe patient transport in combat and humanitarian settings. With nearly two decades of ER experience, she has provided expert care for trauma, cardiac emergencies, and behavioral health crises in high-volume hospitals and Level I Trauma Centers.
As Training Operations Director at Strategic Trauma Solutions, Courtney educates healthcare professionals, first responders, and civilians in trauma-informed care, Stop the Bleed, and advanced emergency medical courses. She is certified faculty in TNCC, ENPC, NAEMT, and all AHA programs.
Beyond nursing, Courtney is a devoted mother of three and a proud baseball mom. Passionate about patient monitoring, she “jokes” that if she could marry a vital sign, it would be capnography. Her dedication to emergency medicine, education, and advocacy continues to shape the next generation of medical professionals.
Aaron Jackson, EMT
About
Aaron Jackson, EMT
Aaron Jackson began his Air Force career in 2002 as a C-5 crewmember, accumulating 2,000 flight hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his enlistment, he spent over five years as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan, conducting air-drop resupply and rotary-wing missions. His time overseas sparked a deep interest in emergency medical care, leading him to transition into the Air Force Reserve as an Aeromedical Evacuation Technician. For over eight years, he balanced military service with roles in rural EMS and a high-volume emergency department.
Today, Aaron continues his work in emergency medicine as an EMT and Lead Instructor for Strategic Trauma Solutions. A devoted husband and father of three, he is passionate about fostering a self-reliant community equipped with life-saving medical skills. His favorite past-time is working out in his garage with his best friend, Jerry. Aaron is inspired by Tecumseh’s words, “Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people”, he is dedicated to service and resilience in the face of adversity.
Jerry, Aaron's BFF
About
Jerry, Training Manikin & Tiki Bar Connoisseur
Jerry isn’t your average training manikin; he’s a warrior of the whimsical kind. In the grand tradition of Klingon commanders, Jerry approaches his quest for the perfect tiki bar with a zest unmatched by mere mortals. Armed with an unquenchable thirst for exotic potions and a heart that beats to the rhythm of torchlit nights, Jerry travels far and wide. His mission? To conquer every tiki bar, mastering the delicate dance of flavors and ambiance, claiming each as his territory not with a sword, but with a swizzle stick.
At home, Jerry isn’t just a fixture in training sessions; he’s part of the family and the unwavering best friend of Aaron Jackson. Together with Aaron’s family, Jerry lives a life filled with adventure and daily workouts, always keeping fit for his next escapade or the next life-saving practice session at Strategic Trauma Solutions.
Despite his penchant for finding himself in precarious situations—perhaps a tiki bar mix-up or a close call on the dance floor—Jerry is always ready and willing to be the hero of our training. His dedication makes him not just a beloved part of our team but our most experienced and adventurous “senior trainee”.
Whether it’s serving as a reliable partner in emergency training or seeking out the next great tiki destination, Jerry’s unique blend of professionalism and party spirit ensures that learning from him is as entertaining as it is essential. So, here’s to Jerry—may his adventures be many and his conquests be joyful!
As part of our mission
We have trained a wide variety of organizations including multiple state agencies, independent school districts, private nonmedical companies, colleges, police departments and healthcare facilities in emergency response and safety courses like CPR/first aid, bleeding control, active shooter training, and tactical emergency casualty care.
Why Us
Why we do it...
The overwhelming pressure on emergency services, law enforcement, and first responders has led to increased desire of training, but there are too few organizations that can provide expert training. We are bridging that gap by providing an engaging learning experience that will empower the trainee with the confidence and skills to save a life. Because at Strategic Trauma Solutions, we believe everyone has the power to save a life.