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Candidates for Director III
(1 to be elected)
Rob Dunham, PT, DPT
OPTA District: Southwest
Date of Chapter Membership: 2004
I am honored and humbled to
be nominated for Director III Being on the executive board this past year has been a great experience lled with learning It also has validated my deeply held belief in our organization and the value it provides to our members and prospective members Healthcare is changing on a monthly if not daily basis and I believe we
need to be able to respond swiftly and ef ciently to these changes to best provide value for our membership and our profession I believe that to respond effectively we have to work outside our comfort zones and challenge the status quo
I have held many roles in the organization and have a great understanding of our committee work I currently oversee a multi-disciplinary corporate health and wellness center that requires us to respond to our employer, the industrial employer, and our patients daily In summary, my working with a great legislative team to introduce and ght legislation, leading
the charge to raise PAC dollars, and challenging fortune 100 executives demonstrate that I have always pushed to elevate our organization, my employer, and profession It is with that passion that I humbly and respectfully ask for your vote for Director III
Pamela Ritzline, PT, EdD
OPTA District: East Central
Date of Chapter Membership: July 2015 (previously with TN Chapter 2007-2015)
I am pleased to be slated for the position of Director for the Ohio Physical Therapy Association Although a relatively new member
of OPTA, I have represented the Ohio Chapter at Federal and State Advocacy events I have extensive experience in various leadership roles and have had the privilege of serving three other Chapters (Texas,
Indiana, and Tennessee) I currently serve in leadership roles through the APTA as well as the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education I am passionate about physical therapy and welcome the opportunity to serve members in
an OPTA leadership role I look forward to becoming actively involved in the OPTA Thank you for considering me for the position of Director
Candidate for Chief Delegate
(1 to be elected)
Michelle Masterson, PT, PhD OPTA District: Northwest
Date of Chapter Membership: 1984
I am honored to be nominated to be re-elected for the position of Chief Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. My rst term as Chief Delegate began in July 2014, and because of excellent mentoring from my predecessor, I was able to hit the ground running and lead the Ohio delegation through the 2015 and 2016 HOD I used my organizational
skills in the months leading up to the HOD to navigate the many processes and procedures required to effectively prepare for the HOD, including mentoring and facilitating delegates in their roles and responsibilities I also spoke with and presented to some of our constituents in two different districts about the issues being presented and discussed at the upcoming HOD
to gather their input and ideas For the 2017 HOD, the Ohio delegation is preparing to take an even more active and vocal role Further, I plan to expand the “Road Show” concept to other districts to discuss issues and gather constituent input
so that we most effectively represent them at the 2017 HOD It is through the interactions and experiences I’ve had as Chief Delegate that I have also been able to encourage students
and colleagues to increase their involvement in the profession by attending meetings, volunteering for leadership roles, and participating in advocacy efforts It has been a wonderful and empowering experience to be part of the process that shapes and de nes our profession. I look forward to your vote so we can continue these efforts
Candidates for Delegate
(3 to be elected)
Anthony DiFilippo, PT, DPT, MEd, OCS OPTA District: Northeast
Date of Chapter Membership: 1990
I am honored and humbled to be slated as delegate for Ohio It has been my distinct pleasure to serve the OPTA in the role of president for the past six years As chapter president, my role included service as a delegate and a link to the OPTA Board of Directors
as liaison for the delegation In total,
I have served Ohio as a delegate
for the past nine years During this
time, the issues affecting the association and profession have been ever changing I bring a wide breadth of experience
in terms of practice settings as well as knowledge of issues regarding external organizations and regulatory agencies I know the history, have national contacts and understand the
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