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MEDICAL TEAM

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Dr. John Somner, MD
Medical Review Officer
Corporate Medical Services
OccMed Clinical Services

Dr. Bobby Lee is an Army National Guard Veteran from Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. He is a highly experienced medical professional with over 28 years of experience in emergency medical services with specialties in Occupational Medicine Emergency Medical Response. Dr. Lee is also licensed Physician, Paramedic and serves as Medical Director for the LA Bureau of EMS.

Dr. John Somner is a Navy Veteran and is from Milton, Louisiana. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his internship in Surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA in 2002 and then trained in Anesthesiology at St. Vincents Hospital in Manhattan, NY where he gained extensive experience in critical care and pulmonary medicine. In 2010, Dr Somner completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, TX. and has a special interest in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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Ryan Touchet
Vice President
Safety Technicians. HSE Consultants. Regulatory Specialist. Compliance Specialist. Firewatch Technicians. Holewatch Technicians. Hydration Technicians.
Chad Gaspard
President

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Chad Gaspard has over 33 years of experience ranging from field level Oil & Gas Production Operations at the start of his career, all the way up through the HSE and Compliance ranks in a corporate capacity for an oil company, to Management and Executive roles in the safety and medical service industries. Chad has faced many of the challenges one could expect while working in remote oilfields on land and offshore and has a proven track record of meeting these challenges head on by providing effective case management and common-sense solutions to address those challenges. Chad has served on Incident Management Teams, HSE and Corporate Steering Committees, and has led investigation teams through high level incidents involving both company and contractor related assets. 

Ryan Touchet has over 30 years of experience in construction and the oil & gas industry, Ryan Touchet has built a career defined by vision, resilience, and long-term impact. Beginning as a fabricator on offshore platforms, he developed a deep respect for craftsmanship, safety, and the discipline required to succeed in demanding environments.

Over the course of his career, he has advanced into senior roles spanning Estimating, Project Management, Business Development, and Account Management. His ability to see beyond individual projects and focus on sustainable growth has positioned him as a strategic leader committed to building organizations that last. Ryan specializes in Oil & Gas construction, process equipment, and safety management, bringing both technical expertise and executive perspective to every initiative. He believes true leadership is measured not only by results, but by the strength of the team, the trust of clients, and the legacy left behind. Driven by integrity, accountability, and forward-thinking strategy, Ryan is committed to building enduring partnerships, developing future leaders, and creating a lasting impact within the industry.

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Dr. Bobby Lee, MD
Medical Director
Corporate Medical Services
OccMed Clinical Services

Hours of Operation: M - F 7AM - 4PM | Closed on Weekends and Holidays

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102 Coulee Shore Dr

Lafayette, La. 70503

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