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
Board Chair, PT Member	Philip Haworth, PT	5/31/2023
Board Vice Chair, PTA Member	Erica Shanahan, PTA	9/30/2026
Public Member	Sandra Hahn	12/16/2026
Public Member	Vacant
PT Member	Becca Reisch, PT, PhD	9/30/2022*
PT Member	Michael Rennick, PT	10/31/2026*
PT Member	Hoku Okumura, PT	12/31/2023*
PT Member	Susan Reynolds, PT	6/9/2026*

*Members are currently serving in their 1st term, and are elibable 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