Committee volunteers help TCA by advancing the strategic plan and influencing the direction of the association. Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to become more involved and make an impact on the profession. If you would like to become involved with a committee or task force, email exec@chirotexas.org and indicate your preferred committee or area of interest.
CDI Committee | Andrew Oteo, DC (Chair)
Develop strategies and oversee TCA’s fund-raising initiatives for the Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI).
Education & Events Committee | Michael Ponce, DC (Co-Chair)
Provide strategic direction in planning of continuing education and business seminars and e-learning. Recruit speakers, develop programs and oversee the educational components of TCA conferences. Provide input into the planning of special events and activities at TCA conferences. Manage approval of TCA-sponsored continuing education providers.
Insurance Relations Committee | TBD (Chair)
Represent TCA in the profession to the insurance industry in Texas. Monitors and interprets insurance statutes and regulation in Texas and in coordination with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) nationwide. Work to improve patient access to and reimbursement for the services provided by DCs in Texas. Coordinate with the Public Relations/Communications Committee for the doctors’ information advocacy network and with the Education & Events Committee for teaching Texas DCs the procedures and protocols for dealing with insurance carriers.
Financial Oversight & Budget Committee | Josh Bonine, DC (Chair)
Oversee the development and implementation of the annual TCA budget and financial oversight of the association.
Legislative Affairs Committee | Korey Rose, DC (Chair)
Develop state legislative priorities and agenda. Oversee the TCA grass roots political network and activities during TCA Legislative Day. Coordinates and oversees the TCA lobby team. Coordinate with American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for legislative and political activity in Washington, DC.
Legal Affairs Committee | Tom Hollingsworth, DC (Chair)
Coordinate with and oversee TCA attorneys regarding litigation involving TCA. Monitor litigation in Texas and elsewhere (in coordination with TCA's legal counsel) which may be of interest to TCA and the chiropractic profession in Texas.
Membership Committee | Pablo Tagle, DC (Chair)
Develop and oversee programs to increase the numbers in all categories of membership in TCA. Develop and oversee programs and services to increase benefits and the value of TCA membership. Oversee all aspects of membership relations.
Next Gen DCs Committee | Sammie Mees, DC (Chair)
Responsible for developing programs, products and services to meet the needs of students and doctors of chiropractic within their first five years of licensure.
Public Relations/Communications Committee | Jenna Hillman, DC (Chair)
Oversee media relations, development of favorable media and press coverage and response to negative media and press coverage. Develop and oversee the TCA advocacy network in coordination with Legislative Affairs. Coordinate communications in collaboration with other state committees.
State Affairs Committee | Shawn McHone, DC (Chair)
Represent the chiropractic profession in TCA to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) and the Texas Board of Health.
Veteran Affairs Committee | Craig Benton, DC (Chair)
Works in coordination with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to improve chiropractic access and benefits for veterans.
Develop strategies and oversee TCA’s fund-raising initiatives for the Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI).
Education & Events Committee | Michael Ponce, DC (Co-Chair)
Provide strategic direction in planning of continuing education and business seminars and e-learning. Recruit speakers, develop programs and oversee the educational components of TCA conferences. Provide input into the planning of special events and activities at TCA conferences. Manage approval of TCA-sponsored continuing education providers.
Insurance Relations Committee | TBD (Chair)
Represent TCA in the profession to the insurance industry in Texas. Monitors and interprets insurance statutes and regulation in Texas and in coordination with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) nationwide. Work to improve patient access to and reimbursement for the services provided by DCs in Texas. Coordinate with the Public Relations/Communications Committee for the doctors’ information advocacy network and with the Education & Events Committee for teaching Texas DCs the procedures and protocols for dealing with insurance carriers.
Financial Oversight & Budget Committee | Josh Bonine, DC (Chair)
Oversee the development and implementation of the annual TCA budget and financial oversight of the association.
Legislative Affairs Committee | Korey Rose, DC (Chair)
Develop state legislative priorities and agenda. Oversee the TCA grass roots political network and activities during TCA Legislative Day. Coordinates and oversees the TCA lobby team. Coordinate with American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for legislative and political activity in Washington, DC.
Legal Affairs Committee | Tom Hollingsworth, DC (Chair)
Coordinate with and oversee TCA attorneys regarding litigation involving TCA. Monitor litigation in Texas and elsewhere (in coordination with TCA's legal counsel) which may be of interest to TCA and the chiropractic profession in Texas.
Membership Committee | Pablo Tagle, DC (Chair)
Develop and oversee programs to increase the numbers in all categories of membership in TCA. Develop and oversee programs and services to increase benefits and the value of TCA membership. Oversee all aspects of membership relations.
Next Gen DCs Committee | Sammie Mees, DC (Chair)
Responsible for developing programs, products and services to meet the needs of students and doctors of chiropractic within their first five years of licensure.
Public Relations/Communications Committee | Jenna Hillman, DC (Chair)
Oversee media relations, development of favorable media and press coverage and response to negative media and press coverage. Develop and oversee the TCA advocacy network in coordination with Legislative Affairs. Coordinate communications in collaboration with other state committees.
State Affairs Committee | Shawn McHone, DC (Chair)
Represent the chiropractic profession in TCA to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) and the Texas Board of Health.
Veteran Affairs Committee | Craig Benton, DC (Chair)
Works in coordination with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to improve chiropractic access and benefits for veterans.
