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).
Elections
View 2012 PTA Caucus Candidate Statements (.pdf) 
Representitives
PTA Caucus Representitives (.pdf)
Serve on the PTA Caucus
PTA Caucus Consent to Serve Form (.doc)
Delegates
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Chief Delegate:
David Emerick, Sr, PTA, BBA
Catlett, VA
Tel: 540/788-9349
E-mail: dwepta@erols.com
Term: 2009-2012
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Carrie Perkins, PTA
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Tel: 614/778-1632
E-mail: capdancer@aol.com
Term: 2011-2014
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John Kelly, PTA
Indianapolis, IN
Tel: 317/466-1000, x2476
E-mail: jkelly@eastersealscrosroads.org
Term: 2010-2013
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Paul Purdue, PTA, BS
University Place, WA
Tel: 253/279-2670
E-mail: p_purdue@comcast.net
Term: 2011-2014
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Amy Smith, PTA, BS
Cullman, AL
Tel: 256/340-0333
E-mail: asmithpta@aol.com
Term: 2010-2013
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Alternate PTA Caucus Delegate:
Niki Wallen, PTA, BS
Ozark, MO
Tel: 417/766-3133
E-mail: nikiwallen@hotmail.com
Term: 2011-2012
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APTA Board of Directors Liaison:
Elmer Platz, PT, Treasurer
Vernon, NJ
E-mail: elmerplatz@apta.org
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APTA Staff Liaison
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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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