Our Staff

Dr. Samuel C. Clemmons MD :: President and CEO

After two years of attendance at the United States Naval Academy, Clemmons returned home due to the untimely death of his father and role model, Dr. Lowell Clemmons. He then completed his undergraduate degree from Auburn University before receiving his medical degree from the University of South Alabama. He practiced primary care medicine for over 10 years in a rural setting. He has served as Emergency Department Medical Director, Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Co owner of a successful medical clinic. As founder of Elite Emergency he has continued to serve as a valuable resource and liaison between each facility and provider.

Brenda J. Nesmith :: RHIT/CFO

After raising her family, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a RHIT (registered health information technician) degree. Recognized with the highest honor for a new graduate, she was presented the New Frontier award at the national AHIMA convention. She was also recognized by the state of Alabama in the field of health information as the Adcock winner. For two years she worked at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, TN before joining Elite Emergency.

Shannon N. Clemmons :: Vice President

Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Austin Peay State University, she was awarded the most outstanding graduate in the field of Corporate Communications. After graduating she worked to develop CaringParents.com, a parenting resource website. While traveling extensively with her own production company, she was able to experience rural America through nursing homes, churches, fairs and festivals. She strives to develop and maintain positive and more effective communications between Elite, the providers and the hospitals in order to better serve each facility.

Johnny B. Nesmith :: VP of Operations

After obtaining a B.S. degree from Athens College, he served 25 years working with the Department of Public Safety of Alabama as an ABI (Alabama Bureau of Investigation) agent. Before retiring, Nesmith graduated from the FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA. As founder and CEO of Nesmith Investigations and Consulting Services, Nesmith spent 10 years incorporating his knowledge and interpersonal skills to improve the efficiency of major corporations in the Southeast. For the past eight years he has applied his leadership to establish long term relationships with each hospital Elite serves.

Wanda Jones :: Director of Billing

Wanda brings over thirty years of experience to the Elite staff. Whether handling credentialing issues, medical records or patient relations, she brings the highest level of professionalism and expertise to her position. Continually striving to improve the processes and enhance her knowledge of medical billing and coding, Elite is fortunate to have her as part of our team.

Chad Nesmith :: Director of Operations

After graduating from the University of North Alabama with a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology, he completed two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate from the University of Alabama. He completed his degrees in Counselor Education and Community Counseling while each year losing about 10% of his vision to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He married Patricia in 1995. With the two working together, they built a thriving mental health practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They have sold their practice of 13 years to join EES.

Kelly Garton :: Office Manager

With a background in business, computer and office procedures, Kelly is an asset to Elite in office organization, communication and credentialing. In order to improve her knowledge base, she is currently pursuing a BS degree in business/healthcare administration. Kelly's outgoing personality adds to the positive image for which EES strives.