Lewis Robinson Appointed as Oklahoma’s Commissioner
Washington, DC:
Oklahoma Appoints Lewis Robinson as Delegate & Commissioner to the United States EMS Compact
The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice is pleased to announce the appointment of Lewis Robinson as the new Delegate & Commissioner for the State of Oklahoma, effective October 1, 2025. Commissioner Robinson succeeds Oklahoma’s previous delegate and will represent the state in advancing the mission of the United States EMS Compact to enhance interstate mobility and public protection.
Commissioner Robinson currently serves as the EMS and Trauma Manager for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, where he brings over thirteen years of experience in policy development, trauma systems, medical services, and stakeholder engagement. An Oklahoma native, Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Langston University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University. He is also a doctoral candidate in Healthcare Management at Liberty University.
“We are honored to welcome Commissioner Robinson to the United States EMS Compact,” said Kraig Kinney, JD, NRP, Chair of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. “His background in trauma systems and policy leadership will strengthen Oklahoma’s voice within the Compact and support our shared goals of clinician mobility and patient safety.”
After Commissioner Robinson’s appointment, he reinforced his commitment to advancing emergency medical services in Oklahoma, stating that he looks forward to “continuing to strengthen the partnership between the EMS Compact and the State of Oklahoma to support the EMS workforce and the communities we serve.”
The EMS Compact is part of Oklahoma state law, enacted with 100% bipartisan support as 63 OK Stat § 1-2550, “the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact” (REPLICA). Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2422, introduced by Representative Alonso-Sandoval and Senator Bill Coleman, on May 23, 2023, making Oklahoma the 23rd state to join the EMS Compact.
The Commission extends its appreciation to Keith Reed, MPH, CPH, Commissioner of Health for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for his continued support of the Compact and its mission.