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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, an Alternate Delegate, and 52 PTA Caucus Representatives. The Chief Delegate, Delegates at Large, and Alternate Delegate are elected by the PTA Caucus.

The Chief Delegate and Delegates at Large serve three year terms, and the Alternate Delegate serves one year.

PTA Delegates are the voice of the PTA Caucus during APTA's House of Delegates.

Chief Delegate:
David Harris, PTA, MBA
Ooltewah, TN
Email: dharris@urpt.com
Term: 2021-2024

Delegate:
Sean Bagbey, PTA, ATC, MHA
Newburgh, IN
Email: sean_bagbey@yahoo.com
Term: 2020-2023

Delegate:
Brenda Dorman, PTA
Winter Park, FL
Email: Bdorman06@gmail.com
Term: 2020-2023

Delegate:
Jack Knudson-Stuhr, PTA
La Crosse, WI
Email: jackks091380@gmail.com
Term: 2022-2025

Delegate:
Jeannie Thompson, PTA
Beavercreek, OR
Email: neannie41@gmail.com
Term: 2022-2025

Alternate Delegate:
Amanda Costigliola, PTA
Seattle, WA
Email: amandacostigliola@gmail.com
Term: 2022-2023

Nominating Committee Chair:
Barney Keitt, PTA
Columbia, SC
Email: barneykit@gmail.com
Term: 2020-2023

Nominating Committee:
Sanaz Holcomb, PTA, BS
Becksville, OH
Email: sanazarmand@yahoo.com
Term: 2021-2024

Nominating Committee:
Deanne Yates, PTA, PhD
Bonner Springs, KS
Email: deanney4@gmail.com
Term: 2022-2025