Kenny Harker, RRT, RPFT
I have been working in diagnostics for 10 years. I got involved with the AARC Diagnostics Specialty Section about 4 years ago and it was the best decision I could have made. It gave me the opportunity to connect in real time with experts in the field and to become a better clinician. I always make sure that if I’m going to ask a patient to give me their best with each effort, that I give my best to every test to help guide the provider in treating their patient. As chair, I carry that same passion and desire for the Section. I hope that I can represent the section as well as others have before me and continue to voice the desires of the Section.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, Jaelene, Kensington and Kenten, playing indoor soccer and being outside. I love connecting with others in diagnostics, so please reach out if you have any questions. If I can’t answer it, I’ll find someone who can. I look forward to being your chair and embracing the role with a lot of excitement!
Student Ambassador
Ali Khiry
Georgia State University, Atlanta
Previous Chairs
| Year | Chair |
|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | Ralph Stumbo RRT, CPFT, FAARC |
| 2015–2020 | Katrina M. Hynes, RRT, RPFT |
| 2012–2014 | Matthew O’Brien, BA, RRT, RPFT |
| 2010–2011 | Michael Tracy, BA, RRT-NPS, RPFT |
| 2005–2010 | Melynn K. Wakeman, BS, RRT, RPFT, RPSGT |
| 2000–2005 | Catherine Foss, BS, RRT, RPFT |
| 1998–1999 | Carl Mottram, RRT, RPFT |
| 1996–1997 | Susan Blonshine, BS, RRT, RPFT |
| 1994–1995 | Robert A. Brown, BS, RRT, RPFT |
| 1992–1993 | Rick J. Martineau, BS, RRT, RCPT, RPFT |
| 1990–1991 | Michael T. Kochansky, CRTT, RCPT, RPFT |
| 1988–1989 | Richard J. Martineau, BS, RRT, RCPT |
| 1985–1987 | Frits E.C. Goudberg, RRT |
| 1984 | Richard W. Beckham, MEd, RRT—Acting Chair |
| 1983 | Unavailable |
| 1982 | Donald Crist, RRT, RCPT |
| 1981 | David M. Hoover, RRT, RCPT |
| 1980 | Nick S. Haning, RRT, RpuT |
| 1979 | Terry J. Kirch, CCP, RRT |
| 1978 | William T. Cecil, RRT |