Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, a division of Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, Maryland, has announced the following promotion and new hires:
Jon Johnson, CPO, has been promoted to area practice manager in the Lufkin, Texas, market area. Before his promotion, Johnson was the practice manager of one of Hanger’s patient care centers in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, and his certificate in orthotics and prosthetics from the University of Connecticut/Newington Certificate Program, Newington, Connecticut.
Kyle Scott, CO, has joined Hanger P&O as its area practice manager overseeing the Portland, Oregon, area patient care centers. A graduate of the Rancho Los Amigos orthotics program, Scott earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon University, Monmouth. Before joining Hanger, Scott served as president/CEO of Becker Oregon, Albany.
Craig Jackman, CPO, has been appointed the regional clinical specialist/clinical team leader in the Columbus, Ohio, patient care practice area. Jackman received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and his O&P certificate from the Newington Certificate Program, Connecticut.
Brian Paulson, CO, has joined Hanger’s Golden, Colorado, team. Paulson earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is a graduate of the Newington orthotic certificate program.
John Druckemiller, CPed, has joined Hanger’s patient care center in Lima, Ohio. Druckemiller attended Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana; Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; and Oklahoma State University.
Leon Lucero, CPO, joined Hanger P&O’s Albuquerque, New Mexico, patient care center. He attended New Mexico Highlands University and brings more than 20 years of orthotic and prosthetic experience to the position.
Bret Cook, CP, has joined Hanger’s Chico, California, patient care center. Cook graduated from the Frances Marion University, Florence, South Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He received his prosthetics certificate from California State University, Dominguez Hills.