Board Members and Staff

Board Members

The Board is comprised of eight volunteer members: five physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, and two public members. Each member is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Members serve a four-year term and may be reappointed to a subsequent term. Specific member qualifications outlined in ORS 688.160.

Current Members	Term Expiration
Philip Haworth, PT, Board Chair	5/31/2023
Erica Shanahan, PTA, Board Vice Chair	9/30/2026
Sandra Hahn, Public Member	12/16/2026
Vacant, Public Member
Becca Reisch, PT, PhD	9/30/2026
Michael Rennick, PT	10/31/2026*
Hoku Okumura, PT	12/31/2023*
Susan Reynolds, PT	6/9/2026

*Members are currently serving in their 1st term, and are eligible for a 2nd term. Other candidates may still apply for those positions.

Are you interested in becoming a Board Member? Find out more about the process of becoming appointed to an Oregon Board or Commission by clicking here or email Board Staff, who can give you more information about the process.

Board Staff

Michelle Sigmund-Gaines, Executive Director
Gayla Goodwin, Licensing Coordinator
Sherri Paru, PT, Clinical Advisor/Investigator
Sarah Casey, Operations and Policy Analyst