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Leadership

ABC’s strength is in its people...

Since our inception in 1948, ABC has been the leader in orthotic and prosthetic certification and accreditation. Take a moment to meet the people that make our success possible.

Board of Directors

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Kevin W. Hill, CPO

President

Ardmore, OK

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Erin Michelle O'Brien, CPO, FAAOP

President-Elect

Portland, OR

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Deborah J. Curtis, CFo, CFm

Treasurer

New Port Richey, FL

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Ashley Harris Mullen, CPO

Secretary

Pearland, TX

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Mark A. Rodriguez, CPO

Immediate Past President

Azusa, CA

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Richard A. Babcock, CO

Director

Franklin, TN

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Ava S. Herbrick, CPO

Director

Gardena, CA

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Michael D. Hoffman, CFo

Director

Chicago, IL

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Erick J. Janisse, CO, C.Ped.

Director

Fenton, MO

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Frances Renee Lewis, CO, CPA

Director

Chattanooga, TN

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Kaitlin Elizabeth Rivest, CPO

Director

Quincy, MA

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Jason E. Tanner, CPO

Director

Wichita, KS

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Jordan P. Ankersen, Ph.D.

Public Member

Houston, TX

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Catherine A. Carter, M.A.

Executive Director

Alexandria, VA

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Latest AbC NEWS

CMS DMEPOS Moratorium: What You Need to Know

On February 25, 2026, CMS announced the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium of Medicare enrollment on newly enrolling DMEPOS medical supply companies. This moratorium is effective immediately.

Important Dates

Residency Deadline for November/December Written and Simulation Exams

November 1 - November 2

Academy Webinar: Preparing for the New O&P Combined Exams

November 13 - November 13

Attend a live panel discussion to get the latest exam updates from industry experts — and learn from clinicians and residency directors how to prepare for your written and CPM exams. Participants are eligible to earn up to 1.25 CEUs and may self-report to their credentialing board.