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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