Meet the Staff of SREMA

FRANK A. SPLAIN, JR.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
FrankSplainJr@srema.org

Frank A. Splain, Jr. is a lifelong Maytown resident and emergency services veteran with nearly 50 years of industry experience. Born in Columbia, PA, and a Donegal High School graduate, Frank followed his parents' legacy of service by becoming one of the first 16-year-old EMTs in Lancaster County.

Throughout his distinguished career, Frank has held pivotal leadership roles, including Operations Chief of the Maytown Ambulance and Fire Chief of the Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department. His expertise extends to numerous county and state boards, helping shape emergency services across Pennsylvania.

Frank shares his passion for service with his two sons, Frank III and William D., who also serve the local community. When he isn't volunteering or spending time with his fiancé, Susan, his six grandchildren, and his sister, Marie, Frank can be found cooking, bicycling the Northwest River Trail, or walking through town with his loyal GSP Duchess.

PAUL M.LOUCKS
DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
PaulLoucks@srema.org

A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Paul Loucks has called Conoy Township home for over 52 years. A 1970 graduate of Donegal High School, Paul served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1972 before beginning a distinguished career in public service.

Paul’s commitment to his community is a family legacy; married since 1974, he has a son and two grandsons who all follow in his footsteps within emergency services. His own journey began as a volunteer with the Pioneer Fire Company in Marietta and the Mt. Joy Forest Fire Crew. In 1975, he joined the Bainbridge Fire Company, where he rose through the ranks as Assistant, Deputy, and ultimately Fire Chief.

After 57 years of dedicated service, Paul retired from active duty in 2018. Now a Life Member of the Bainbridge Fire Company, he enjoys spending his time hunting, fishing, and retreating to the mountains whenever possible.

STEVEN D. JOHNS
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO)
SteveJohns@srema.org

A lifelong resident of Maytown and a graduate of Donegal High School, Steven D. Johns brings over 40 years of emergency service experience to the Susquehanna Regional Emergency Management Agency. Following in the footsteps of his father, Charles, Steve began his service at age 14 as a Junior Firefighter, eventually rising to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief for the Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department. Deeply devoted to the community, Steve continues his family’s tradition of service alongside his parents, Charles and Pauline, and his faithful companion, “Sammy.” In his off hours, he enjoys relaxing at his Delaware beach house and boating.

DENISE R. FREEMAN
HAZMAT SPECIALIST
DeniseFreeman@srema.org

Denise R. Freeman, an SREMA Hazardous Materials Specialist, brings over 40 years of dedicated emergency response experience to her role in our new Emergency Operations Center. Her extensive background spans private industry, professional Environmental Health and Safety, and decades of service in firefighting, EMS, and hazardous materials response.

A long-time community member, Denise’s career in Environmental Health & Safety began in Marietta at Wyeth Laboratories. She eventually rose to serve as the Chief Officer of Hazmat 2-9, overseeing hazardous materials response for all of Lancaster County. Throughout her tenure, she has served as a command officer on several of the region’s most significant emergency incidents, including the 2000 Norfolk Southern railcar leak, the 2001 Neffsville pipeline explosion, and the 2002 helicopter crash in the Susquehanna River. Denise is honored to continue serving Lancaster County by combining her professional safety expertise with her deep commitment to local emergency mitigation.

CHRISTINE C. EMSWILER
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
ChristineEmswiler@srema.org

Christine “Chrisie” C. Nye-Emswiler is a lifelong Lancaster County resident whose life is defined by a deep-rooted tradition of public service. A veteran of the emergency services field with over 40 years of volunteer experience, Chrisie has served with the Marietta and Mount Joy Ambulances and worked professionally as an EMT for Manheim Township. Her commitment to service is a family legacy: her son and his wife are active first responders, and her daughter and son-in-law serve as Sergeants in the U.S. Army.

Professionally, Chrisie spent 18 years in security with Wyeth/GSK before transitioning to her current roles as an Administrative Assistant for the Susquehanna Regional Police Department and Administrative Specialist for the Susquehanna Regional EMA.

Deeply embedded in her community, she is an active member of the Maytown Reformed United Church of Christ, the Maytown Civic Association, and the Maytown-East Donegal Fire Department. Residing in Maytown with her husband, Den, and their extended family, Chrisie enjoys gardening, reading, and the simple pleasures of local life.