Board & Committees

Governance

The Pedorthic Foundation is governed by a 12-person Board of Directors who serve on a voluntary basis; Board terms extend for three years, and Directors are eligible to serve three continuous terms. The activities and operations of the Foundation are overseen by seven Committees. To contact any Board or Committee member, send an email to or call 443-622-4724 and your communication will be directed to the person you request.

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Board of Directors

Officers

  • Darlene Hall, C.Ped., L. Ped. (OK), President
    Claremore, OK
  • Dennis Janisse, C.Ped., Vice President
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Jim Moore, C.Ped., Secretary/Treasurer
    Taftville, CT
  • Harriet Cavanah Dart, C.Ped., L.Ped. (IL), Immediate Past President
    Bannockburn, IL

Directors

  • Dennis Dillard, C.Ped, L.Ped (IL), RTO
    Peoria, IL
  • Angela Fleming, L.Ped. (OK)
    Tulsa, OK
  • Alan Johnson
    Denton, TX
  • Wayne Rosen, C.Ped.
    Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Stephen Sadler, C.Ped.
    Austin, TX
  • Jim Sajdak, C.Ped.
    Brookfield, WI
  • Andy Ullman
    Wheeling, IL
  • Paul Weiner, C.Ped.
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Dane LaFontsee, C.Ped. Ex officio member
    Waterford, WI

Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Pedorthic Foundation. It is responsible for general oversight and to act on matters between regular meetings of the Board of Directors.

Committee Members

  • Darlene Hall, C.Ped., L.Ped. (OK), President
  • Dennis Janisse, C.Ped., Vice President
  • Jim Moore, C.Ped., Secretary Treasurer
  • Harriet Cavanah Dart, C.Ped., L.Ped. (IL) Immediate Past President

Scholarship and Research Grant Committee

This Committee oversees the activities of the Foundation in two areas: providing career assistance and awarding research grants. In the area of career assistance, it administers the Foundation's scholarship program, as well as gathering and dispensing information on pedorthic careers and pedorthic schools. The research component addresses providing grants for research that will advance pedorthics and seeing that this research is published.

Committee Members

  • Harriet Cavanah Dart, C.Ped., L.Ped. (IL), Chairperson
  • Dennis Janisse, C.Ped.
  • Stephen Sadler, C.Ped.

Fund-Raising Committee

This Committee is responsible for generating the funds needed to carry out the work of the Foundation. It develops, implements and oversees all fund-raising activities.

Committee Members

  • Alan Johnson, Chairperson
  • Angela Fleming, L.Ped.
  • Wayne Rosen, C.Ped.
  • Andy Ullman

Finance and Investment Committee

This Committee is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Foundation, including the development of financial reports and budgets. It also includes seeing that the Foundation's policies regarding donations/gifts, payments and investments are followed.

Committee Members

  • Paul Weiner, C.Ped., Chairperson
  • Jim Moore, C.Ped.
  • Jim Sajdak, C.Ped.

Communications and Website Committee

This Committee is responsible for communicating the mission and activities of the Foundation by all means possible, including press releases, newsletters, website, exhibits, electronic communications, social media such as Facebook, and other forums as appropriate. The Committee also oversees the Foundation's marketing and works with all the committees that release information regarding the Foundation to see that the Foundation message is clear and consistent.

Committee Members

  • Dennis Dillard, C.Ped, L.Ped (IL), RTO, Chairperson
  • Jim Moore, C.Ped.
  • Harriet Cavanah Dart, C.Ped., L.Ped. (IL)
  • Stephen Sadler, C.Ped.

Nominations Committee

The Committee seeks and nominates persons to run for the Board of Directors. It also advises the President on persons to be appointed to fill directorships that become available due to vacancies occurring between elections.

Committee Members

  • Angela Fleming, L.Ped., Chairperson
  • Alan Johnson
  • Dennis Janisse, C.Ped.
  • Wayne Rosen, C.Ped.

By Laws Committee

This committee is responsible for ensuring that the Foundation's bylaws are updated and current to meet the mission of the Pedorthic Foundation

Committee Members

  • Libby McGraw, C.Ped., Chairperson
  • Jim Moore, C.Ped.
  • Shelley Simmering,C.Ped.
  • Stephen Sadler, C.Ped.
  • Wayne Rosen, C.Ped.