AARC Activities:
- AARC Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors 2022-present
- AARC Director at Large, Board of Directors 2018-2022
- AARC Industry Member Taskforce 2023-present
- AARC Finance Committee, 2022-present
- AARC Audit Sub-Committee, 2022-present
- AARC Strategic Planning Committee 2022-present
- AARC Policy Review Taskforce 2020-present
- AARC Membership Committee, 2016-2022
- AARC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty Section 2000-present
- Fellow of the AARC class of 2016
HOD Activities:
- Colorado Delegate 2013-2018
- HOD Delegate of the year 2017
- HOD Secretary 2014-2015
- HOD Ad Hoc Affiliate Strengthening Co-Chair 2017-2018
- HOD Delegate Assistance Co-Chair 2015-2018
- HOD Best Practices Co-Chair 2013-2014
- HOD Bylaws Committee 2014-2018
- HOD Scrutinizing Committee 2013-2018
Affiliate Activities:
- Colorado Society President 2008-2010
- Colorado Society President Elect 2007-2008
- Colorado Society Past President 2008-2011
- Colorado Society Vice President 2005-2007 and 2011-2013
- Colorado Society Delegate 2013-2018
- Colorado Society board member 2005-2018
- Colorado Society Program Co-Chair 2011-2019
- Colorado Society Speaker Chair 2004-2011
- Colorado Society Elections Committee Chair 2005-2007 & 2011-2013
- Colorado Society Webmaster 2005-2019
- Colorado Society Student Chapter Originator and Chair 2007-2011
- Colorado Society Patient Chapter Chair 2008-2013
- Member, CO Society Licensure Committee 2005-2018
- Member, CO Elections Committee 2005-2018
- Member, CO Membership Committee 2011-2018
- Liaison to CO Licensure board 2007-2018
- Liaison to CO Corporate Partner Program 2005-2018
- CSRC John Wolfe Award (Society award for outstanding contribution to the awareness and prevention of respiratory disease in our community) 2011
Related Organizations:
- Daedalus Secretary/Treasurer 2022-present
- ARCF Secretary/Treasurer 2024-2025
- Advisory Board, Pickens Technical Institute of Denver, 2011-2020, Chair 2025-present
- Advisory Board Chair, Pima Medical Institute of Denver, 2005-2009
- Member, Lambda Beta Honor Society
- PALS Instructor 2002-2009
- STABLE Instructor 2000-2005
Education and Credentials:
- BSRC University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1998
- RRT, 1999
- NPS, 2002
Publications:
- AARC Times author, 2016
- AARC Career News Contributor 2010, 2016
Elections Committee Questions:
What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the AARC and what do you recommend addressing it?
The greatest challenge facing the AARC is maintaining professional engagement while supporting a workforce that has experienced rapid change, burnout, and increasing demands. Throughout my service as an AARC Board Member, I have seen how engagement directly impacts organizational strength. We must ensure members clearly understand how the Association adds value to their careers and daily practice. This includes strengthening connections between national legislative initiatives and affiliate-level activity, expanding leadership development opportunities, and communicating tangible outcomes of advocacy and education efforts. When members feel engaged, supported, and empowered, they remain invested in advancing both the organization and the profession.
Health care is changing more rapidly than ever. What ideas do you have to help today’s Respiratory Therapist meet these challenges?
To meet ongoing change, the AARC must continue with its strategic initiatives to Educate and Elevate respiratory therapists by preparing them for evolving roles across the continuum of care. Expanding flexible educational offerings focused on advanced practice, leadership, evolving telehealth, and emerging care models will ensure therapists are prepared for future demands. Equally important is fostering mentorship and peer collaboration to support professional confidence and resilience. By advocating for professional recognition and appropriate staffing tools, the AARC can help therapists adapt while maintaining high-quality patient care.
How would you approach optimizing, developing, and implementing value added benefits, programs, and resources within AARC leadership and governance structures to meet the diverse needs of our members while also cultivating a keen sense of belonging and encouraging long term membership?
I would begin by aligning benefits with the AARC’s strategic emphasis on member value, inclusion, and long-term engagement. Optimization requires evaluating existing programs for impact, accessibility, and relevance while scaling proven successes across affiliates and specialty sections. Collaboration among committees and leadership ensures resources are complementary. Clear pathways for leadership development, recognition, and volunteer involvement cultivate belonging and professional investment. When members see benefits that reflect their career stage, practice setting, and aspirations, retention and sustained engagement naturally follow.
Explain your vision in the role of AARC Vice-President — Internal. How would you encourage the AARC committees, specialty sections, and other volunteers to contribute to the strategic direction of the AARC?
My vision for the Vice-President of Internal Affairs is to ensure strong alignment between governance, volunteer engagement, and the AARC’s strategic plan. This role should foster communication, transparency, and collaboration among committees, specialty sections, and leadership. I would encourage volunteers to think strategically, innovate responsibly, and connect their work directly to organizational priorities such as member value, workforce advancement, and professional recognition. By empowering volunteers with clarity, resources, and trust, we strengthen internal culture and drive meaningful progress for the AARC.
