The PTA Caucus represents the physical therapist assistants' interests, needs, and issues in APTA governance. The PTA Caucus includes the Chief Delegate, four Delegates at Large, and 52 PTA Caucus Representatives. The Chief Delegate and Delegates at Large are elected by the PTA Caucus and serve two year terms and are the voice of the PTA Caucus during APTA's House of Delegates (House). The PTA Caucus Representatives are elected or selected by their Chapter (state).
Representitives
PTA Caucus Representitives (.pdf)
Serve on the PTA Caucus
PTA Caucus Consent to Serve Form (.doc)
Roster
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Chief Delegate: Amy Smith, PTA, BS Cullman, AL Tel: 256/340-0333 E-mail: asmithpta@aol.com Term: 2012-2015
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Delegate: John Kelly, PTA Indianapolis, IN Tel: 317/466-1000, x2476 E-mail: jkelly@eastersealscrosroads.org Term: 2010-2013
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Delegate: Carrie Perkins, PTA Lake Havasu City, AZ Tel: 614/778-1632 E-mail: capdancer@aol.com Term: 2011-2014
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Delegate: Paul Purdue, PTA, BS University Place, WA Tel: 253/279-2670 E-mail: p_purdue@comcast.net Term: 2011-2014
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Delegate: Niki Wallen, PTA, BS Ozark, MO Tel: 417/766-3133 E-mail: nikiwallen@hotmail.com Term: 2012-2013
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Alternate Delegate: Russell Chrischilles, PTA Lakeside, IA Term: 2012-2013
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Past Chief Delegate: David Emerick, Sr, PTA, BBA Catlett, VA Tel: 540/788-9349 E-mail: dwepta@erols.com
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APTA Board of Directors Liaison:
TBD
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APTA Staff Liaison: Janet Crosier, PT, DPT, MEd APTA 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703/706-8514
800/756-9139 janetcrosier@apta.org
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Nominating Committee, Chair:
Jean Hamrick, PTA Greenville, SC E-mail: jean.hamrick@gvltec.edu Term: 2010-2013
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Nominating Committee:
Debbie Simmons, PTA Ada, OK E-mail: debbiepta@cableone.net Term: 2012-2015
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Nominating Committee:
Christina Wilson, PTA Laceys Spring, AL E-mail: wilson4@charter.net Term: 2011-2014
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