Committees
AC Program Work Group
The Annual Conference Program Work Group (AC PWG) identifies, selects, and develops relevant, innovative and valuable educational programming for physical therapist-owned businesses during PPS Annual Conference & Exhibition. The AC PWG evaluates the annual conference in its entirety and makes recommendations for changes and improvements.
Janet Albanese PT
- Location: Campbell Hall, NY
- Term expires: 2019
- Email: jalbanese@accessptw.com
Administrators Council
The Administrators Council, a partner program exclusive to the Private Practice Section (PPS), identifies and develops relevant and valuable educational resources for physical therapist-owned business administrators and office managers. The Council additionally provides networking opportunities for the exchange of business and practice management strategies. The Council participant can only be a non-PT and is not eligible for membership in PPS or APTA.
Connie Ziccarelli
- Location: Sturtevant, WI
- Term expires: 2018
- Email: cziccarelli@rehabmgtsolutions.com
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee identifies and manages the annual recognition of members and non-members who have made exceptional contributions to the section and the profession.
Kelly McFarland Lawrence PT, DPT
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Term expires: 2019
- Email: premiererehab@sbcglobal.net
Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee reviews, maintains, and updates the Section bylaws to meet the needs of the membership and the requirements specified in the guidelines set forth by APTA.
CSM Program Work Group
The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Program Workgroup identifies and develops relevant and suitable educational programming on business and practice management for presentations during APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting.
Lisa Mackel PT
- Location: West Chester, PA
- Term expires: 2019
- Email: LMackell@theraplayinc.com
Education Committee
The Education Committee assesses and recommends business management, practice management, and leadership Education for PPS members. The Education Committee will coordinate with other PPS committees on education initiatives as well as identify educational gaps and avoid content duplication.
Jason Sanders PT, DPT
- Location: Templeton, CA
- Term expires: 2018
- Email: jason@slsportstherapy.com
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee monitors and reviews the financial activities of the Section, including its operational budget, investments, grants, peer reviews, and accounting firm audits.
Jeff Ostrowski PT
- Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Term expires: 2018
- Email: jostrowski@excelphysicaltherapy.com
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) monitors legislation and regulatory activities affecting physical therapist-owned businesses, participates in coordinated activities with the Section’s Lobbyist, completes Section strategic plan objectives, and encourages grassroots action from the Section membership in support of key legislative priorities.
Tom DiAngelis PT, DPT
- Location: Lynnwood, Washington
- Term expires: 2018
- Email: tom.diangelis@comprehensiveptcenter.com
Impact Editorial Board
The Impact Editorial Board develops the editorial direction, themes, and content for Impact, the official section
Stacy M. Menz PT, DPT
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Term expires: 2017
- Email: stacy@starfishtherapies.com
Marketing & PR Committee
The Marketing & PR Committee promotes the physical therapy profession, physical therapist-owned businesses, and the section to society, legislators, payers, health care providers, organizations, and others utilizing various marketing and public relations initiatives. The Committee provides members with free marketing and PR tools and resources to promote the success of physical therapist-owned businesses.
Michelle Collie PT, DPT, MS
- Location: Providence, RI
- Term expires: 2018
- Email: mecollie@performanceptri.com
Nominating Committee (elected)
The nominating committee identifies, contacts, and networks with potential candidates for offices; and develops of candidate slate for vacancies on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The committee also ensures that election procedures are followed.
Payment Policy Committee
The Payment Policy Committee reviews and monitors issues related to commercial insurance, workers compensation, and other healthcare-related payer organizations. The Committee provides informational resources to the membership and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on possible actions.
Janet Shelley PT, DPT
- Location: Greenville, SC
- Term expires: 2020
- Email: jshelley@4mbc.com