The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) announced election results for its officers and members of the board of directors for the 2023-2024 governance year that runs from July-June. The newly elected board of directors will take effect on July 1.
“I’m honored to serve as president in this pivotal moment in the Academy’s evolution,” said Mark Holowka, MSPO, CPO/L, FAAOP(D), incoming president. “Working with a very committed group of leaders on the Academy board and the talented Academy staff, we will continue to advance the Academy’s strategic framework to support this amazing profession. The Academy’s future is bright, and the opportunities are limitless.”
Executive committee:
- President, Mark Holowka, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia - President-elect, Susan Kapp, MEd, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D)
University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Washington - Vice president, Gerald Stark Jr., PhD, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Ottobock Healthcare, Texas - Treasurer, Tiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Texas - Immediate past president, JoAnne L. Kanas, DPT, CPO
Shriners Hospital for Children, Florida
Directors:
- Greg Armstrong, BSPO, CPO/L, FAAOP
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas - Duffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
University of Hartford, Connecticut - Kevin Hines, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics, Minnesota - Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP
Ottobock Healthcare, Utah - Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D)
Wheeler Medical, Arizona
