06/01/2026
TRI-CIT is proud to recognize Carl Zornes of NKC Health as our TRI-CIT Member of the Month!
As the Emergency Manager for NKC Health, Carl leads disaster preparedness efforts across the health system — coordinating contingency planning, risk mitigation, training, and emergency exercises for everything from severe weather and mass casualty events to workplace violence and cybersecurity incidents. His work plays a critical role in protecting patients, staff, and the community every day.
With a strong background in law enforcement and private security, Carl has long understood the importance of compassionate crisis response and mental health awareness. After attending CIT training in 2019 while serving as a Security Sergeant, he helped launch the CIT program within the hospital for Security personnel and key clinical staff — helping strengthen responses to behavioral health crises and improve care for individuals in need.
Carl’s dedication to emergency preparedness, collaboration, and mental health advocacy continues to make a meaningful impact throughout NKC Health and the region. Outside of work, he enjoys playing piano with his church orchestra, accompanying music students, and spending time with family and friends playing 13-point pitch — a card game tradition passed down from his grandfather that he proudly continues with the next generation.
Thank you, Carl, for your leadership, service, and commitment to the mission of CIT.
