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Leon Rice

Founder with 18 years in Emergency Services and 15 in Fortune 100 companies doing Data Analysis and Process Improvement. I founded a company for a township in New York State, and helped improve operations of a Multi-family housing company resulting in a sale for the owners.

Founder/Chief Officer ยท Attalla, AL, USA

About Leon

Leon Rice is a technology executive, data scientist, EMT, and founder of Alabama CARE EMS. With leadership experience spanning Leidos, Metronet, Spectrum Business, and Time Warner Cable, he has spent more than a decade building data-driven solutions that improve business performance and operational efficiency. Today, he is focused on transforming rural healthcare access through innovative EMS services, workforce development, and technology-enabled healthcare operations.

Company

Alabama CARE EMS is building the next generation of rural healthcare transportation. We address ambulance shortages, delayed emergency response, and barriers to healthcare access by providing emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services in underserved Alabama communities. With operations already launched and a growing market need, we're creating a scalable, technology-enabled EMS platform focused on Community Access and Rural Engagement.

Company Stage

Growth

Funding Stage

Unsure

Funding Raised

$100k to $250k

Team Size

10-50 employees

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Founded

2026

Industry

Healthcare

Skills

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)FounderData Science & AnalyticsExecutive LeadershipExecutive ManagementProcess ImprovementTelecommunicationsHealthcare OperationsRaised CapitalRaised FundingWorkforce Development

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Over 18 years of field and operational experience in emergency medical services as an EMT and founder.

Founder

Founded Alabama CARE EMS to transform rural healthcare access.

Data Science & Analytics

Experienced data scientist with 15 years of building data-driven solutions.

Executive Leadership

Technology executive with extensive leadership experience across major corporations and early-stage ventures.

Executive Management

Demonstrated executive leadership across multiple organizations including Leidos and Metronet.

Process Improvement

Brings over 15 years of experience optimizing operational efficiency and business processes.

Telecommunications

Held leadership roles across telecom enterprises such as Spectrum Business, Metronet, and Time Warner Cable.

Healthcare Operations

Focused on rural healthcare access transformation and technology-enabled healthcare operations.

Raised Capital

Secured between $100k and $250k in funding for Alabama CARE EMS.

Raised Funding

Raised between $100k and $250k for Alabama CARE EMS Inc.

Workforce Development

Focused on expanding healthcare access through workforce development programs.

Experience

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Leadership Role

Metronet

Directed operational and technical business processes.

Enhanced organizational efficiency and performance using data analytics.

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Technology & Data Executive

Leidos

Spearheaded data-driven solutions and operational efficiency initiatives.

Delivered measurable business performance improvements through advanced analytics and technical leadership.

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Founder

Alabama CARE EMS Inc

Leading healthcare operations, strategy, and workforce development to transform rural healthcare access via innovative EMS services.

Founded the organization and raised $100k-$250k in early-stage funding while scaling the team to 10-50 personnel.

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Operational Leadership

Time Warner Cable

Oversaw data operations and business efficiency programs.

Contributed to multi-team operational enhancements and technical solutions.

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Leadership Role

Spectrum Business

Managed business performance optimization and strategic technical operations.

Implemented process improvement frameworks across enterprise business units.