The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) named Dexter Moon, CDME, COO, Project MEND, as the recipient of the organization’s 2025 Certificant of the Year Award. 
Moon is being honored for his exceptional leadership and commitment to service, innovation, and outreach in the field of durable medical equipment (DME). A BOC-certified durable medical equipment specialist, Moon is a member of the executive leadership team at Project MEND, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities and illness through the refurbishment, reuse, and distribution of medical equipment and other assistive technology.
“I am humbled to receive BOC’s 2025 Certificant of the Year Award,” said Moon. “My BOC certification has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to lead with purpose, but it’s our Project MEND team and partners who bring that purpose to life every day. Together, we’re breaking down barriers to care and helping people live with greater independence and improved quality of life.”
In 2024, Project MEND distributed more than 5,700 pieces of refurbished DME to more than 2,100 individuals in need across 46 counties in Texas, including veterans and their surviving spouses and dependents. Under Moon’s operational leadership, the organization has implemented strategies that optimize resources and enhance service delivery.
Moon’s leadership embodies BOC’s core values focused on customer service, accountability, and integrity, the award said. His Project MEND team implemented customer-centered processes that prioritize safety, efficiency, and dignity while providing personalized support to assistive technology recipients.
He has also introduced technologies to the DME reuse sector, including microbial-reduction robots and exploratory use of 3D printing for replacement parts. His partnerships with institutions such as the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are advancing staff training and equipment reuse best practices.
Moon’s impact also extends globally. In collaboration with organizations like Medical Bridges and the Christian Medical and Dental Association, he has directed the donation of thousands of refurbished DME items to underserved children, including children with disabilities in Mexico.
“We are incredibly proud to honor Dexter as our 2025 Certificant of the Year,” said Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, BOC president and CEO. “His tireless dedication to improving access to care, uplifting patients, and strengthening communities—locally and globally—reflects the heart of this award. We are glad to recognize a professional whose compassion, innovation, and service have improved the quality of so many lives.”
