BOC Elects 2005 Board Members

The following practitioners have been elected by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) certificant body to serve a four-year term on the BOC Board of Directors beginning January 1, the organization announced.

William K. Fredenburg, CO, BOCO , lives in upstate New York and is currently employed by Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics as a business development manager for upstate and downstate New York and New Jersey. He has more than 16 years experience in orthotics with a core expertise in spinals and pediatrics. He is a lead examiner for the BOC Item Writers Committee and past president of the International Association of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IAOP). Fredenburg is an instructor for orthopedic residents, physical therapist students, and for the Hanger Education Fair.

James Newberry, Jr., BOCPO , practices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and has over 25 years experience in orthotics and prosthetics. He has been certified with BOC since 1984 and is a Florida-Licensed prosthetist and orthotist. Newberry is currently a member of the BOC and American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics (ABC) unification team. He has served as chairman and member on the BOC Board of Directors for many years, in addition to being a video practical exam examiner, a lead examiner for the Item Writers Committee, and BOC representative at fitter schools across the country. Newberrry was appointed to the Center for Medicine and Medical Services (CMS) Negotiated Rulemaking (NegReg) Committee. He is currently the CEO of Mahnke's Orthotics-Prosthetics Inc and Hollywood Prosthetics.

New officers elected by the Board of Directors are: " Chair: E. Beth Durham, BOCO, CMF; " Vice Chair: James E. Hawkins, Sr., BOCO; " Secretary: James Newberry, Jr., BOCPO; " Treasurer: Paul T. Webber, BOCPO; and " Immediate Past-Chair: Harry (JR) Brandt, Jr., BOCO.

Terms are ending for officers Harry (JR) Brandt, Jr., BOCO, chairman; and Michael Wheatley, BOCPO, vice chairman. Brandt served for eight years, including as chairman from 2002-2004. Wheatley served for four years, including two years as vice chairman. Both offered experience, insights, professionalism, and humor to BOC through challenging times, BOC noted.

"BOC recognizes the value of providing leadership succession and term limits, allowing the board to refresh itself," the organization stated, adding, "The Board of Directors is a policy-making entity and functions to carry out the purposes and objectives of the organization. The Board hires the CEO to manage, control, and supervise overall business activities. Board membership is a volunteer position, not to exceed eight years consecutively." BOC is a 501(6) not-for-profit corporation founded in 1984.

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