Volunteer Leadership

2024-2025 Volunteer Councils

  

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Board of Directors

  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    President
  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    President Elect
  • Megan A OHara
    Megan A OHara
    Practice Manager Robert V Moriarty MD
    Past President
  • Brittany Powers
    Brittany Powers
    Practice Manager Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias
    Treasurer
  • Terrance Rosenthal
    Terrance Rosenthal
    MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PC
    Secretary
  • Alissa Ashley-High
    Alissa Ashley-High
    MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough
    Member-at-Large
  • Michael Behr
    Michael Behr
    MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta
    Member-at-Large
  • Chris Greenman
    Chris Greenman
    MBA/MHA, CMPE CEO Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
    Member-at-Large
  • Cindy Murray PT MBA
    Cindy Murray PT MBA
    PT, MBA Chief Executive Officer WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Olivia Wolf
    Olivia Wolf
    MBA, CPC Practice Advisor
    Member-at-Large

Advocacy Council

  • Paul Bruning
    Paul Bruning
    DHA Division Administrator Duke University
    Chair
  • Addy Kujawa
    Addy Kujawa
    Chief Executive Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Jennifer Nordquest
    Jennifer Nordquest
    Staff Liasion
  • Alissa Ashley-High
    Alissa Ashley-High
    MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough
    Member-at-Large
  • Heather Clinton
    Heather Clinton
    MBA Director of Revenue Cycle OrthoNebraska
    Member-at-Large
  • Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    MBA, ATC VP Orthopedic Services Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    Member-at-Large
  • Aaron Hajart
    Community Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health
    Member-at-Large
  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    Member-at-Large
  • Jason Muchow
    MHA, ATC, BCS-O Executive Director - Surgical Services Mercy St. Louis
    Member-at-Large
  • Megan A OHara
    Megan A OHara
    Practice Manager Robert V Moriarty MD
    Member-at-Large
  • Keri Rimes
    Keri Rimes
    Executive Administrator Orthopedic Care Partners
    Member-at-Large
  • Christopher Roy
    Christopher Roy
    M.Ed., ATC, LAT Business Development Executive Summit Surgical Hospital
    Member-at-Large
  • Samantha Stefanski
    Samantha Stefanski
    Business and Operations Manager McNamara Hand
    Member-at-Large
  • Zelda Theophilus Rariden
    Zelda Theophilus Rariden
    MS, MBA, HCM Practice Administrator The Spine and Scoliosis Center
    Member-at-Large
  • Hanna Tull Waugh
    Hanna Tull Waugh
    MBA, IPMA-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
    Member-at-Large
  • Andrew Wade
    Andrew Wade
    MBA, FACMPE, FACHE Chief Executive Officer OrthoSC
    Member-at-Large

Annual Conference Council

  • Michael Behr
    Michael Behr
    MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta
    Chair
  • Addy Kujawa
    Addy Kujawa
    Chief Executive Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Melissa Longworth
    Melissa Longworth
    Senior Corporate Relations Specialist American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Vicki Sprague
    Vicki Sprague
    Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Alyson Welker
    Alyson Welker
    Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Alissa Ashley-High
    Alissa Ashley-High
    MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough
    Member-at-Large
  • Jim P. Kidd
    Jim P. Kidd
    CEO Advanced Bone & Joint
    Member-at-Large
  • Joe Ogle
    Joe Ogle
    PT, ATC Director OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater Medical
    Member-at-Large
  • Tom Pawlik
    Tom Pawlik
    ATC/L, MS Clinical Informatics Engineer Ortho NorthEast
    Member-at-Large
  • Matthew Slater
    Matthew Slater
    LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San Diego
    Member-at-Large
  • Shannon Young
    Shannon Young
    CPC, CPPM Director Business Services Bluegrass Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    President
  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    President Elect

Annual Conference Session Reviewers

  • Brian S Bizub
    Brian S Bizub
    BSHA CEO Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (561)309-7855
    Member-at-Large
  • Ryan Bowen
    Practice Manager Idaho Hand Institute
    Member-at-Large
  • Alejandro Fernandez
    Alejandro Fernandez
    CMPE CEO Synergy Orthopedic Specialists (305)458-7715
    Member-at-Large
  • Suzette Galope Millan
    MSHA Practice Administrator Multnomah Orthopedic Clinic, LLC
    Member-at-Large
  • Kayla Gregg
    Kayla Gregg
    Clinic Director Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (865)633-0230
    Member-at-Large
  • Kelly Hamburg
    MBA Director - Specialty Practices Sauk Prairie Healthcare
    Member-at-Large
  • Christine Keyser MBA
    MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR HR Director Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd.
    Member-at-Large
  • James Locke
    CEO Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Justin Maguire
    Justin Maguire
    Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (865)481-1603
    Member-at-Large
  • Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory Healthcare (404)245-1725
    Member-at-Large
  • Katie Rowe
    Katie Rowe
    Director of Operations Orthopedic Associates, LLC
    Member-at-Large
  • Sam Santschi
    JD, CMPE Practice Administrator Diana L. Kruse, MD (608)444-9931
    Member-at-Large
  • Jennifer Straub
    Billing Administrator West Coast Sports Institute
    Member-at-Large
  • Lyndsay Sullivan
    Lyndsay Sullivan
    MS, ATC, CSCS Senior Business Development Manager Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
    Member-at-Large

Awards Task Force

  • Alyson Welker
    Alyson Welker
    Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Katie Bradley
    Katie Bradley
    Administrative Specialist American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Tom Pawlik
    Tom Pawlik
    ATC/L, MS Clinical Informatics Engineer Ortho NorthEast
    Member-at-Large
  • Justin Maguire
    Justin Maguire
    Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
    Member-at-Large
  • Alejandro Fernandez
    Alejandro Fernandez
    CMPE CEO Synergy Orthopedic Specialists
    Member-at-Large
  • Brian S Bizub
    Brian S Bizub
    BSHA CEO Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Leanne Galligan
    Leanne Galligan
    Director of Patient Services Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Lyndsay Sullivan
    Lyndsay Sullivan
    MS, ATC, CSCS Senior Business Development Manager Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
    Member-at-Large
  • Joe Ogle
    Joe Ogle
    PT, ATC Director OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater Medical
    Member-at-Large
  • Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Hanna Tull Waugh
    Hanna Tull Waugh
    MBA, IPMA-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
    Member-at-Large
  • Molly Egbert
    Head of Finance and Business Analytics Vero Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory Healthcare
    Member-at-Large

Benchmarking Council

  • Beverly Cook
    Beverly Cook
    MBA, CHFP, CSBI, FACMPE Director of Finance Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
    Chair
  • Vicki Sprague
    Vicki Sprague
    Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • John Brady
    John Brady
    DHA, FACHE CEO Fox Valley Orthopedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Tara Holicky
    Tara Holicky
    MBA Administrator Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder
    Member-at-Large
  • Patrick Kiss
    Patrick Kiss
    CPA Director of Integrations Growth Ortho
    Member-at-Large
  • Joe Larkin
    Chief Business Development Officer Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
    Member-at-Large
  • Alyshia Stevenson
    Alyshia Stevenson
    ATC/LAT, MPH, CHFP, CSPPM, CRCR Revenue Cycle Manager Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Terrance Rosenthal
    Terrance Rosenthal
    MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PC
    Board Liasion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force

  • Alejandro Fernandez
    Alejandro Fernandez
    CMPE CEO Synergy Orthopedic Specialists (305)458-7715
    Member-at-Large
  • Ruschell Gladden
    Ruschell Gladden
    Director of Patient Access Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PA
    Member-at-Large
  • Matthew Slater
    Matthew Slater
    LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San Diego
    Member-at-Large
  • Berenise Williams
    MBA Director of Ancillary Services Reno Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large

Education Council

  • Shannon Young
    Shannon Young
    CPC, CPPM Director Business Services Bluegrass Orthopaedics
    Chair
  • Jessica Thornburg
    Jessica Thornburg
    Education Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Alissa Ashley-High
    Alissa Ashley-High
    MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough
    Member-at-Large
  • Devan Baker
    Devan Baker
    MBA, ATC Executive Director Proliance Surgeons, Inc.
    Member-at-Large
  • Heather Clinton
    Heather Clinton
    MBA Director of Revenue Cycle OrthoNebraska
    Member-at-Large
  • Leanne Galligan
    Leanne Galligan
    Director of Patient Services Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Ross Rigdon
    Ross Rigdon
    Chief Operations Officer Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Matthew Slater
    Matthew Slater
    LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San Diego
    Member-at-Large
  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    President
  • Megan A OHara
    Megan A OHara
    Practice Manager Robert V Moriarty MD
    Board Liasion

Elections Council

  • Hanna Tull Waugh
    Hanna Tull Waugh
    MBA, IPMA-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
    Chair
  • Katie Bradley
    Katie Bradley
    Administrative Specialist American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Alyson Welker
    Alyson Welker
    Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    Member-at-Large
  • Molly Egbert
    Head of Finance and Business Analytics Vero Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Jessica Lamb
    Jessica Lamb
    MBA, CPC, CPPM Director of Coding Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
    Member-at-Large
  • Derek Lund
    PT Chief Executive Officer Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    Member-at-Large
  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    Member-at-Large
  • Lisa Warren
    Lisa Warren
    CPC, MSHA/MBA CEO Andrews Sports Medicine
    Member-at-Large
  • Berenise Williams
    MBA Director of Ancillary Services Reno Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Shannon Young
    Shannon Young
    CPC, CPPM Director Business Services Bluegrass Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large

Membership Council

  • Joe Ogle
    Joe Ogle
    PT, ATC Director OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater Medical
    Chair
  • Nicole La Vigne
    Nicole La Vigne
    Marketing & Membership Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Cathy Lada
    Cathy Lada
    Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
    Member-at-Large
  • Amy Dahl
    Clinical Manager Peachtree Orthopedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Ruschell Gladden
    Ruschell Gladden
    Director of Patient Access Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PA
    Member-at-Large
  • Carol Ittig
    Carol Ittig
    MBA, CMPE Administrator Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates LLP
    Member-at-Large
  • Jeff Johanson
    N/A AdministratorCEO Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
    Member-at-Large
  • Lindsey Luke
    Lindsey Luke
    MBA, CMPE COO Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Justin Maguire
    Justin Maguire
    Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
    Member-at-Large
  • Lyndsay Sullivan
    Lyndsay Sullivan
    MS, ATC, CSCS Senior Business Development Manager Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
    Member-at-Large
  • Brittany Powers
    Brittany Powers
    Practice Manager Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias
    Board Liasion

Peer Review Panelists

  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists (320)335-6064
    Member-at-Large
  • Michael Behr
    Michael Behr
    MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta
    Member-at-Large
  • Brian S Bizub
    Brian S Bizub
    BSHA CEO Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (561)309-7855
    Member-at-Large
  • Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    MBA, ATC VP Orthopedic Services Heartland Orthopedic Specialists (320)335-6077
    Member-at-Large
  • Tim Duffy
    CFO Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics (717)901-4230
    Member-at-Large
  • Dylan Ferson
    MPH Director of Ancillary Services Orlando Orthopaedic Center
    Member-at-Large
  • Catherine Higgins
    Catherine Higgins
    CPA, MSHA CEO BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine (720)749-2386
    Member-at-Large
  • Cindy Murray PT MBA
    Cindy Murray PT MBA
    PT, MBA Chief Executive Officer WB Carrell Memorial Clinic (214)507-9798
    Member-at-Large
  • Terrance Rosenthal
    Terrance Rosenthal
    MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PC (334)749-8303
    Member-at-Large
  • Christopher Roy
    Christopher Roy
    M.Ed., ATC, LAT Business Development Executive Summit Surgical Hospital (316)644-8591
    Member-at-Large
  • Jason Wilfong
    Member-at-Large
  • Shannon Young
    Shannon Young
    CPC, CPPM Director Business Services Bluegrass Orthopaedics (859)263-5140
    Member-at-Large
  • Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics (407)254-4338
    Member-at-Large

Technology Council

  • Melissa Florio
    Melissa Florio
    RN, BSN Manager of Clinical Quality and Analytics Fox Valley Orthopedics
    Chair
  • Cathy Lada
    Cathy Lada
    Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Vicki Sprague
    Vicki Sprague
    Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Joshua L. Baker
    Masters of Physical Therapy, PhD Exercise Science Administration Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio
    Member-at-Large
  • Amy Dahl
    Clinical Manager Peachtree Orthopedics
    Member-at-Large
  • David Kobasa
    David Kobasa
    MSPT Practice Manager South Shore Orthopedics, LLC
    Member-at-Large
  • Ross Rigdon
    Ross Rigdon
    Chief Operations Officer Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Deborah Young
    Deborah Young
    MBA, PMP, CPHIMS Director of Healthcare Informatics Signature Medical Group
    Member-at-Large

Young and New Professionals Council

  • Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    Samantha L. Ziolkowski
    MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics (407)254-4338
    Chair
  • Nicole La Vigne
    Nicole La Vigne
    Marketing & Membership Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Cathy Lada
    Cathy Lada
    Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Krista K Armstrong
    Krista K Armstrong
    MHE Revenue Cycle and Operations Director OrthoLoneStar (281)382-4095
    Member-at-Large
  • Priyanka Chavan
    Priyanka Chavan
    MS, BSN, RN Healthcare Consultant | Medical Student Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (434)305-0707
    Member-at-Large
  • Heather Clinton
    Heather Clinton
    MBA Director of Revenue Cycle OrthoNebraska
    Member-at-Large
  • Molly Egbert
    Head of Finance and Business Analytics Vero Orthopaedics
    Member-at-Large
  • Rebecca Hunt
    Rebecca Hunt
    Office Manager Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough (508)485-3665x1023
    Member-at-Large
  • Jeffrey Lawson
    Jeffrey Lawson
    CRCS Assistant Revenue Cycle Manager Steindler Orthopedic Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Lindsey Luke
    Lindsey Luke
    MBA, CMPE COO Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic
    Member-at-Large
  • Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    Tanya "Max" Maxwell
    LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory Healthcare (404)245-1725
    Member-at-Large
  • Avery Raines
    MPH Project Director Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
    Member-at-Large
  • Candice N Rice
    Candice N Rice
    SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
    Member-at-Large
  • Joshua Smith
    Joshua Smith
    Director of Physician Relations and Strategic Initiatives Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio
    Member-at-Large
  • Lyndsay Sullivan
    Lyndsay Sullivan
    MS, ATC, CSCS Senior Business Development Manager Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
    Member-at-Large
  • Robert Watkins
    Robert Watkins
    Practice Administrator IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta
    Member-at-Large
  • Andrea Allyn
    Andrea Allyn
    MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists (320)335-6064
    Board Liasion

Industry Relations Advisory Board

  • Ed Moeller
    Ed Moeller
    National Account Manager - Head of Training Fidia Pharma
    Chair
  • Addy Kujawa
    Addy Kujawa
    Chief Executive Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Melissa Longworth
    Melissa Longworth
    Senior Corporate Relations Specialist American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives
    Staff Liasion
  • Parissa Amerinouri
    Parissa Amerinouri
    Marketing Manager Össur
    Member-at-Large
  • Tiana Benitez
    Tiana Benitez
    Professional Services Systemedx
    Member-at-Large
  • Chris Burns
    CEO / Managing Partner Puma Managed IT
    Member-at-Large
  • Cinda Dowell
    Cinda Dowell
    Regional Sales Director Verisma Systems Inc
    Member-at-Large
  • Tony Haddad
    Tony Haddad
    Manager, Electronic Medical Records Systems U.S. Orthopaedic Partners
    Member-at-Large
  • B.J. Maack
    B.J. Maack
    Senior Director Enovis
    Member-at-Large
  • Misty Martin
    Athena Health
    Member-at-Large
  • Jason Miller
    Jason Miller
    Business Development Leader Transworld Systems
    Member-at-Large
  • Lora Pada
    Lora Pada
    AVP, Customer Success Infinx
    Member-at-Large
  • Judy Ridings
    sales executive The Wyman Company
    Member-at-Large
  • John Slusar
    CRO HealthMe
    Member-at-Large
  • Molly Van Oordt
    Molly Van Oordt
    Specialty Director NextGen Healthcare
    Member-at-Large
  • Katie White
    The Wyman Company
    Member-at-Large
  • Michael Behr
    Michael Behr
    MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta
    Board Liasion
  • Megan A OHara
    Megan A OHara
    Practice Manager Robert V Moriarty MD
    Past President
  • Joseph Mathews
    Joseph Mathews
    PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStar
    President