We are very fortunate to have AMA Medical Director, Dr. John “Doc” Bodnar leading our team as the Medical Director of the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit. Our Crew members are riders and enthusiasts and most of them have been with us since the program began.
Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit is committed to support the safety of professional racing, reducing injuries and encouraging advancements in prevention and protection.
Tom Carson is the Chief of Staff of our Medic Rig. The point man for everything from lug nuts on the wheels to peanuts in the Staff Lounge. Tom previously worked for Asterisk, as their Director of Motor Sports and Professional Rider rep for the United States and Europe. An original player since the inception of the program, Tom is the man who makes sure the rig is up and running and that everything is working 30 times a year. Tom Carson is another lifetime racer, has lived and successfully competed in Europe and the United States and a 2006 National Champion. Tom knows racing and safety and has a passion to keep them aligned.
Doc has been involved in the motocross racing community for 35 years, from flagging to following the Supercross and Motocross Series as its track side physician. He was a pivotal member during the inception of the medical team and his experience and credibility are without equal in our sport. Today, he is the Medical Director for our Medic Rig and Medical Director for AMA Supercross and Motocross National Series’. Doc has been a life-long off-road motorcycle enthusiast, racing in the Southern California desert and enduro scene for many years. When not performing motorcycle related duties, he is an emergency medicine physician in the San Diego area.
Dr. Alexander is a Southern California native and dedicated offroad rider. Based in the Temecula Valley, Dr. Chris has worked in orthopaedic sports medicine for 20 years including activities associated with the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship program and more recently, as an important addition to the Caselli Foundation. When he is not at work or trackside with us; he is spending time with wife Annette and their four teenagers.
Dr. Reiman joined the Medical team in 2009, having been the personal physician for many of our professional riders since 1999. Based in Temecula, CA and Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Dr. Reiman has helped many of our Supercross, Motocross, and Freestyle championship riders back to the podium from injury. Dr. Reiman is the also the leader of our Concussion Program and coordinates with leading research organizations. Dr. Paul is a long time street and dual sport rider as well as an avid mountain biker.
Dr. Kennedye received his first minibike in 1978 and immediately became a lifelong racer, rider, and fan. Today, Dr. Jim is an Officer in the U.S. Naval Reserves, Emergency Physician in Oklahoma and clinical faculty member at Oklahoma’s Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Kennedye has been assisting the team for decade. Dr. Kennedye has a wife and daughter and enjoys the outdoors when he gets the chance.
Dr. Kenneth Parsons leads the Emergency Room at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. He is used to split second decisions in a variety of circumstances, a perfect training ground to work in our sport. Dr. Parsons joined our team in 2018 as a volunteer and not just as a Physician. Dr. Ken showed up at different events and worked where we needed the assistance. In 2019, he will be bring his expertise in accidents, trauma, and injury to the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit as a named member of our A-Team.
Anthony is no stranger to our sport and the credentials and drive we like to see on our crews. He has a Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University (SDSU) and is currently completing a Masters in Sports Science. 2017 was also Anthony’s second summer as an athletic training intern with the Seattle Seahawks in addition to his work as an ATC at San Diego Mesa Community College. Anthony surfs and trains in the martial art Muay Thai regularly.
Amy is the newest member of our Athletic Training crew, but definitely not an outdoor sport novice. With over 25 years of experience, Amy has served every level of sports; youth, high school, college and professional. Her workdays are centered around her Michigan base and her winter calendar is filled with the Snocross Mobile Medical team on their National tour. If Amy is home, she is with her family or running. Yep, she also does triathlons! We asked why she enjoys our unique racing challenges, her answer “because of the professionalism, caring and all around, it is best medical team in the business.”
Heather is a long time fan and after 9 years, a Team veteran. As an ICU nurse for the Trauma Center in Reno, NV and also a surgical nurse for Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, CA, Heather has the experience and skills that Doc looks for. Heather is a wife, Mom to daughter Ellyse and son Levi, and somehow manages to run marathons, ski, camp, and play with the friends and family. Heather is an athlete just like the racers she helps.
Sveta is a Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner, from the San Diego area and has been on the team since early in our program. Her background is in emergency/trauma, intensive care, pediatrics, medical and surgical specialties and nursing administration. She loves hanging out with her family, to travel and be outdoors. AND, after many years of taking care of injured Pro riders, she just recently learned to ride motorcycles herself. Sveta has issued this warning, “If you see me ride, still stay away. I look better than I ride.”
Mike has been on the team since 2004 and his background was another perfect fit for the Medic Rig’s style of moto medicine. Mike is an RN in the Emergency Room and Telemedicine department. Before that, he was a Orthopedic Tech in the military and civilian world. Mike lives in So. California.
Wife of a Supercross Champion, Monica Ramsey is now a member of our Crew. Monica is an Emergency Room Nurse at a Trauma Center in Riverside County, CA and married to a fan favorite, Nathan Ramsey. The family juggles their hours to support their daughter Tatum, a nationally recognized dancer, and son Tyson’s multi-sport schedule. Monica is excited to merge both of her passions together and to be able to give back to a medical team that has always been there for her family.
Jennifer joins our team this year, having been Volunteer last season. As a East Coast RN with some great trauma credentials we are happy to welcome her.
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Darby joins the 2019 Crew list with experience riding, racing and caring for two-wheeled athletes. Darby serves his Michigan community as a flight nurse/paramedic and emergency/critical care instructor. Off hours, he is a father of “three cool kids” and coaches lacrosse. His resume adds experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer, Member of the National Ski Patrol and on the Medical staff for the FCA motocross camps. Darby has been a tireless volunteer and we are happy to welcome him to the professionals who wear our brand and line our race tracks.
Arden Ballard, ATC, joined us first in 2006 as an second Athletic Trainer. Since then, he has completing his Masters in Pennyslvania to become a Physician Assistant. He has a wide variety of work experience including the NFL, Extreme sports camp (Camp Woodward) and Red Bull’s “The Great Ride Open”. When Arden is not working or in school, he races amateur motocross and rides BMX and road cycling.
Danny has been in Emergency Medical Services for almost 20 years and a volunteer with us for at least five years. His real job is working with a National medical flight services company as a Flight Paramedic. When he is not in the air, or at the dirt and road races; Danny also enjoys water sports. His home base is central California.
Ohio resident Mike Utz joins us in 2019 as a trackside associate at some of our Midwest and East Coast events. As a full time paramedic and firefighter, Mike is comfortable with our 12 hour day full of hustle and that is what we offer, sometimes more. Motorcycles are a family affair so look for Mike, his wife and their 4 year old at one of their nearby tracks.
This is Rodney’s third race season with the team. In addition to driving, he maintains all of the mules; keeping them supplied during the event and looking good as well. Rodney calls Oregon his home base.
Joanne joined the Medic Rig in 2005, coordinating the Superpass program and promotional auctions to benefit the rig. In 2009 she began helping Tom & Doc with the day to day Medical Center office administration as well. She now handles the bookkeeping and helps where needed. As a motorcycle rider and racing fan for 45 years, working with this team is a perfect fit.