Morris "Rick" Beato, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Chair, Clinical Electrophysiology Contact
Orlando, FL
Term Expires: 2027
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The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties is the governing body for the APTA Specialist Certification Program. The 12-member board of commissioners is comprised of:
- Nine board-certified physical therapist specialists representing a broad range of approved areas of board certification specialty practice.
- A public representative.
- A consumer representative.
- A tests and measurements representative.
Terms begin January 1st and all ABPTS commissioners serve four-year terms.
2026 ABPTS Board of Commissioners
Jeffrey Rodrigues, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Immediate Past Chair, Neurology Contact
Long Beach, CA
Term Expires: 2026
Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Chair-Elect, Orthopaedics Contact
Canonsbug, PA
Term Expires: 2028
Elizabeth DeMarse, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Wound Management Contact
Tampa, FL
Term Expires: 2028
Stacie Dichsen, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Pelvic & Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Sports Contact
O Fallon, IL
Term Expires: 2026
David Hutchinson, PT, MSPT, DSc
Board-Certified Clinical Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist
Geriatrics Contact
Philadelphia, PA
Term Expires: 2028
Lisa K. Kenyon, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Pelvic & Women's Health Contact
Jenison, MI
Term Expires: 2027
Pamela Kikillus, PT, PhD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Oncology Contact
Auburn, WA
Term Expires: 2029
Steve Liaos, PT, DPT, DSc
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Contact
Las Vegas, NV
Term Expires: 2029
Catherine A. Macomber, PhD, LMSW
Public Representative
University Center, MI
Term Expires: 2029
Kevin McAllister, PT, MEd
Tests and Measurements Representative
Primary Care Contact
Philadelphia, PA
Term Expires: 2027
Nancy Orr, PhD
Consumer Representative
Pediatrics Contact
Media, PA
Term Expires: 2026
Upcoming ABPTS Meetings
2026
Feb. 11-12
May 17-18
Sep. 27-28
Become an ABPTS Board of Commissioners Member
Make a difference in your profession by volunteering to serve as an ABPTS Board of Commissioners member. The nomination process opens in mid-May each year.
Requirements and Responsibilities
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