Meet the 1st Response Team
From EMS professionals to pioneering occupational health leaders — our team combines clinical expertise with industrial experience to deliver services that protect your workforce.
Ownership
Daniel Hayes
Co-Founder & Owner
With decades of experience in emergency medical services and workplace safety, Daniel identified a pressing need for a modern approach to occupational health services across industrial sectors. He co-founded 1st Response Occupational to redefine the industry through innovative workplace clinic solutions.
Jeremy Layton
Co-Founder & Owner
An EMS professional turned occupational health business owner, Jeremy envisioned a flexible remote clinic model to solve the challenges businesses face in managing employee health and workplace medical care. His leadership drives 1st Response's mission to protect America's industrial workforce.
Medical Direction
Dr. Kyle Jones, MD
Contracted Occupational Physician
Dr. Jones brings over two decades of specialized experience in occupational medicine. A Texas A&M graduate who earned his medical degree from Texas Tech School of Medicine, he founded Texas and Oklahoma Occupational Medicine Services and has dedicated his career to industrial medicine, workplace injury management, and OSHA-compliant treatments.
Operations Leads
Michael Martinez, NRP
Patient Lead
A Nationally Registered Paramedic, Michael leads patient care operations across 1st Response's onsite and clinic programs. His clinical expertise and focus on patient outcomes ensure every worker receives timely, high-quality occupational health care.
Wesley Yielding, NRP
IT Lead
A Nationally Registered Paramedic with a passion for technology, Wesley supports 1st Response's IT infrastructure, telehealth systems, and digital workflows to keep operations running efficiently across every worksite.