Board of Trustees

About Steven

Dr. Steven Brooks is the Owner/Operator of Sunset Chiropractic in San Angelo, Texas since 2000, and is a 1999 graduate of Parker University. Dr. Brooks is married to Shonda and they have two boys Logan and Parker Brooks. Dr. Brooks is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute as a golf fitness instructor and recently completed the National Decompression Certification Program offered by Parker University. Dr. Brooks has been voted favorite Chiropractor in San Angelo for the past 10 years and has served as the team chiropractor for the local professional hockey team and indoor football team. Dr. Brooks was awarded the Parker Seminars Chiropractor of the year for 2013. Dr. Brooks has been a Chiropractic patient since the age of 4 and strives to bring modern chiropractic care to every household in his community. In addition, Dr. Brooks is a lifetime member of the Parker University Alumni Association, is an avid donor, and has served as Vice President and President of the Alumni Association’s board of directors.

About Robert

A board certified neurosurgeon and medical acupuncturist who volunteers his service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, Dr. Rosenbaum is well respected in the profession. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as head injuries, post-operative pain management, steroids and their impact, and integrated care, and is a strong advocate for chiropractic in the healing process. Dr. Rosenbaum has authored and co-authored many articles in a number of healthcare publications. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is the past-President of the Board of Directors for Warrior Canine Connection, to name a few. He holds two US patents and provides patient advocacy and medicolegal support for patients as part of his non-clinical practice. In his distinguished military career, he was Surface Warfare qualified and awarded medals/ribbons for Defense Meritorious Service, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, Humanitarian service and Afghanistan campaign among others. He received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA and a BS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA after graduating from Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, VA.

About Patrick

Patrick Mahaffey is a serial entrepreneur with strong P&L management experience and a proven track record of driving market share, revenue, profit growth and product vision. Patrick has particular expertise in building high-performance teams in growth environments. Currently serving as the Head of Growth for True North, Inc., past positions include CEO of Room 5, Inc., CTO and Co-Founder of Mindbox, Inc. and EVP of Sales and Marketing for Karna Global Technologies. Prior to entering the world of business, Patrick served in the US Navy, graduating from BUD/S Class 118 and stationed at SEAL Team One as a 5326 (Combatant Swimmer).

About George

George prides himself in being a results oriented leader that thrives on challenge. He has worked in companies large and small and has always made a substantial positive difference to his team, his customers, and his shareholders. After proudly serving as a US Marine he obtained a BS in Computer Science and joined IBM. Driven by his passion for innovation and teamwork he formed CLaM Associates (later Availant) and along with his team profitably grew the company to 160+ with a worldwide customer base. After selling Availant, George became an Angel Investor to give back to the startup community. Along the way he became “interim” CEO of Visicon Technologies. When the Great Recession hit George extended his “interim” role for 7 years and helped the company go from survival to success growing revenue by 500% followed by a successful sale of the company. After serving with the acquirer for 12 months to ensure a successful integration, George is once again an active Angel Investor and management consultant.

About John

Huston has been a life-long educator, career advocate for student learning, and has dedicated extensive time and resources toward campus growth and development. He entered a career in higher education administration after receiving his MBA and was mentored through his educational journey on values and responsibilities. An educator should aspire to bring value to the student and foster a quality institution. His path has been focused on building a strong institutional presence with a balance on development of student learning systems, campus growth through enhanced or new curriculum and ensuring institutional financial stability. His history includes student success program development in retention, understanding the value of gaining professional certification and giving recognition to faculty who continue to build stronger student-centered curriculum delivery systems. Huston has been a leader in career education having chaired both a national accrediting commission and the leading career college association. He was a pioneer in online education program delivery of regionally accredited colleges. During a long career as a college president, Huston developed a single campus institution into a strong five campus organization. He has served as a member on six higher education boards and many local and regional association boards and committees. One of his proudest accomplishments is to have led the legislative lobbying effort to gain Iowa Student Grants for individuals attending Iowa career colleges.

About Amy

Dr. Amy Wood was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Her family’s background in alternative medicine led her to pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While at Parker, she was president of her class and created a community service program for students. Her involvement in and out of the classroom was recognized by the numerous awards she received, namely; Outstanding Intern by the Irving Clinic; Clinical Assistant Program (Blue Coat); and other community service awards. She met her husband, Dr. Matt, while at Parker and practices with him at Wellness Solutions Chiropractic in Plano, TX. She also works to coach chiropractors in electronic health records and medical compliance.

About Gery

Dr. Gery C. Hochanadel recently retired from Cleveland University in Overland Park, Kansas where he served for two and half years as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Hochanadel has accumulated over 44 years of experience in higher education administration. Prior to Cleveland University, he served four years as Provost at Parker University in Dallas Texas, where he provided leadership for the transition of Parker College of Chiropractic to a comprehensive Health and Wellness University. During his tenure, Parker developed two new colleges; the College of Business and Technology and the College of Health and Sciences with ten new degree programs. He led and coordinated the University’s reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges in 2012 with no findings. Before Parker University, he served as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale Florida, and during his seventeen-year tenure the University grew from 3 campuses, 7 degree programs and 850 students to 19 campuses, 77 degree programs and 12,000 students. He led and coordinated the University’s reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges with no findings. Dr. Hochanadel has served as President at two Community Colleges in the Midwest, and has experience as a Dean, program member and faculty member, and has extensive accreditation experience. During the past 30 years, Dr. Hochanadel had the honor to serve as both committee chair and committee member on thirty committees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges and the Higher Learning Commission. Dr. Hochanadel has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Adult and Occupational Education from Kansas State University, a Master of Science in Education Administration from Fort Hays State University and Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, also from Fort Hays State University.

About Joseph

Dr. Joseph Seabrooks was appointed as President at the Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus in September 2016.  Cedar Valley College is a comprehensive college campus that serves over 9,000 students.  The campus is well-known for its 352 rolling acres and outstanding curriculum, including Veterinary Technology, Commercial Music, Automotive Technology, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Performing and Visual Arts, and four-year University Transfer programs. Before Dallas College, Dr. Seabrooks served as President of two campuses in the Metropolitan Community College (MCC) District located in Kansas City, Missouri. Before joining MCC, he served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His career began at his alma mater, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he served in various roles from 1993-2004. Dr. Seabrooks holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees in Higher Education Administration, and an Interdisciplinary PhD in Urban Leadership, Policy Studies, and Education Administration, all earned from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Seabrooks was the first in his family to graduate college.  Most importantly, he is the loving husband of Leslie and the father of two sons, who he affectionately refers to as his “Greatest Accomplishment” – Joe Tre and Jackson.

About Richard

Dr. Richard Harris is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pharmacist.  Dr. Harris attended the University of Texas at Austin for pharmacy school then pursued medical education at the McGovern School of Medicine in Houston.  Dr. Harris is a lifelong learner and completed his MBA at the University of Houston.  Dr. Harris has a client-centric view focusing on building relationships and trust through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine system. He currently hosts the Strive for Great Health Podcast, has several online wellness courses, and consults for several companies.  He is an avid reader, weightlifter, video game enthusiast, and author in his spare time. Dr. Harris also enjoys sports, traveling, philanthropy, church, and keto donuts.

Dilhar De Silva is the co-founder, CTO, and visionary of an IT solutions company that develops and deploys business-critical applications in the transportation, aerospace, civil engineering, financial, medical, legal, and energy sectors. He is an entrepreneur and seasoned IT executive with proven success in driving technology transformations and enhancing business capabilities.

Some of his awards and achievements include being a member of the Core UML team that standardized Unified Modeling Language, being a keynote speaker at the 2009 University of Houston Clear Lake Commencement, being a member of the Advisory Council of the College of Science and Engineering, and being a member of the University of Houston-Clear Lake Alumni Association Executive Council. Mr. De Silva has been honored as a 2008 University of Houston-Clear Lake Distinguished Alumnus and was granted an “O” Visa by the U.S., which is limited to individuals who possess extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business, or athletics.

Dr. Vince Scheffler specializes in sport specific rehabilitation. He currently holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) license through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Scheffler recently was recognized by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science at Hope College in Holland, MI. He was twice named an all-American punter which afforded him the opportunity to play and train with many elite athletes. In 2004, he went on to attend Parker. He was selected to attend the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games in Cartegena and voted president of the Student American Chiropractic Association and Student Texas Chiropractic Association. After graduating in 2007, he began practicing at Reagan ChiroSport Center in Dallas. Dr. Scheffler was given the privilege to treat the players of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) at the Dallas Cup event in April 2008 and landed a place on the Rock Racing medical team with the cyclists in South America. He currently lives and practices in Kentwood, Michigan. He is alumni lifetime member #135.

Sean McKenna is a Dallas-area attorney focused on solving clients’ healthcare needs and representing companies and executives in white-collar cases and investigations. He has 24 years of experience handling and defending healthcare and white-collar enforcement actions, as well as offering fraud and abuse insight. Mr. McKenna spent nearly 15 years with the federal government (CMS, OIG, and DOJ) investigating civil, criminal, and administrative healthcare and white-collar fraud. He currently serves as a Co-Chair of the ABA Health Law Section’s Sponsorship Committee, the previous Co-Chair and Chair of that group’s Membership Committee, and as a long-time member of the State Bar of Texas’s Health Law Section Council. Mr. McKenna is recognized throughout Texas and across the country for his knowledge of healthcare and white-collar issues.

About Tony

Dr. Tony DeRamus is a 1998 graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. Dr. DeRamus is the President and Founder of Sandstone Chiropractic Centers, a multi-million-dollar chiropractic company. He is the former chiropractor of the Houston Texans Cheerleading Squad and is currently a member of the prestigious Houston Rodeo Sports Medicine Team. Dr. DeRamus is the author of the “The Secret Addiction,” which has been an international best-selling book concerning marijuana addiction since 2011. He has been spotlighted on Great Day Houston, ESPN Radio, and various national podcasts. He enjoys speaking on topics that include personal development, business, and the complexity of the human mind. When he is not living his life as a chiropractor, he spends his time on a jiu jitsu mat desperately trying to beat up his good friends.