Country western performer Jason Aldean had just finished a concert at Park MGM’s Park Theater, when Zach Grogan says something caught his attention: Staff Pro security guard Steve Bingham had collapsed to the ground, his face turning blue from suffering a heart attack. Immediately, a colleague came to the man’s aid, but was unable to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
So Zach stepped into action.

Demonstrating what was described as, “alacrity, readiness, and composure,” Grogan, Rhino Nevada Conversion Tech Supervisor, began performing CPR until the paramedics arrived with an automated external defibrillator (AED), saving Bingham’s life.

According to Alan Diskin, Red Cross Executive Director, Southern Nevada & Southern Utah, Zach’s ability to perform CPR likely also helped save Bingham’s life. “His efforts made a huge difference, not only for Mr. Bingham, but also for friends, family and co-workers who love and depend on Steve.”

For his heroic efforts, Zach has been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards Program, which recognizes heroes with certificates of merit, lifesaving awards for professional responders, and certificates of extraordinary personal action. “CPR is a vital emergency procedure that saves lives,” stresses Diskin. “We commend Zach for stepping up and helping to save Steve Bingham’s life.”

Zach has also received praise and accolades from Steve, who fully recovered from his heart attack. In addition, Rhino Staging founder and CEO Jeff Giek, says, “Zach makes us very proud by stepping up the way he did. His actions exemplify, in an extraordinary way, our core values of caring and professionalism. For the Red Cross to recognize him with this award is a tremendous honor for us and, on behalf of Zach, we gratefully thank them.”

If you are interested in taking a CPR course, please go to the American Red Cross website (www.redcross.org) to find more information about classes, trainings, and certifications.