Rob McMasters – Director  

Director McMasters has been part of the Coshocton County EMA since October of 2011. He joined the EMA as Deputy Director under then-Director James Van Horn. McMasters assumed the role of EMA Director on October 6, 2012. Rob has been involved in public safety in Coshocton County for many years. His public safety career in Coshocton County began in August 2000 when he was hired as an Emergency Medical Technician with Coshocton County EMS (CCEMS). In November of 2005, Rob became a member of the Walhonding Valley Fire District (WVFD), becoming a 36-hour Volunteer Fire Fighter in April of 2006.   Rob’s educational background includes an Associate of Applied Science – Police Science from Zane State College and a degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from Purdue University Global (formerly Kaplan University). Rob has 10 years experience working in the corporate security, safety, and fire prevention fields with The Longaberger Company and The Boeing Company.

Mr. McMasters serves as a Board Member of First Step Family Violence Intervention Services. He also is a member of the Rising Tide Aquatic Club Board of Trustees fulfilling the duties of President. Rob is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Coshocton County.

Mr. McMasters is a lifelong resident of Coshocton County.