Cetronia Ambulance Corps has announced the recent hiring of Benjamin A. Brown as communications center manager.

Brown, 47, formerly served with the organization as an EMT and dispatcher from 2011-15.

More recently, he served as the director of operations for Eastern PA MedCom, where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of an emergency communications center that covers a six-county region.

Brown also maintains his EMT credentials and serves with both Macungie and Emmaus ambulance corps.

In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the logistics of a fleet of more than 40 units.

“This is a critical position within our organization,” CEO Robert F. Mateff Sr., Cetronia Ambulance Corps said.

“We were looking for someone who was forward thinking, and goal oriented to help us grow with the ever changing EMS industry.

“We feel we have gained the right person in hiring Ben.”

Brown commented on his new position.

“I am excited to rejoin the Cetronia family,” Brown said. “The organization has grown, and is continuing to grow, and I am looking forward to using my experience to help navigate that growth from the systems side.”

Brown earned an Associate degree in specialized business management/marketing from Allentown Business School.

He also completed a Leading High Impact Teams course from Kellogg School Management, Northwestern University.

He resides in Emmaus with his wife and three children.