The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors. Elected by members, the board is representative of the membership and serves as the governing body, responsible for the supervision and direction of AOPA’s mission. The executive committee consists of Kimberly Hanson, CPRH, who will serve as president, along with Rick Riley who becomes immediate past president and Matt Swiggum who moves to president-elect. Chris Nolan will continue to serve as treasurer. Joining them is Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP(D), who was elected to serve as vice president.
Arlene Gillis, CP, LPO, Med, was elected to serve as clinician director. And new to the board of directors is Matt Bulow, CP, who was elected to serve as director-at-large.
They join fellow board members: Jeff Erenstone, CPO; Deanna Fish, MS, CPO; Adrienne Hill, MHA, CPO(L); Shane Kelly; Jim Kingsley; and Andrew Steele, CPO, MBA.
