
Robert E. Rosenbaum MD, FAANS, FACS, Maryland
About Robert
A board certified neurosurgeon and medical acupuncturist who 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.

Amy K. Wood, DC'04, Texas
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.

Vincent I. Scheffler, DC'07, Michigan
About Vince
Dr. Vince Scheffler specializes in sport specific rehabilitation. He completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science at Hope College in Holland, MI. There he was named a three-time All-American punter which afforded him the opportunity to play and train with many elite athletes. In 2004, he went on to attend Parker. During his time at Parker he was selected to attend multiple global sporting competitions as an intern under the Parker Umbrella. He was also voted president of the Student American Chiropractic Association and Student Texas Chiropractic Association. After graduating in 2007, he began practicing at Reagan ChiroSport Center (RCSC) in Dallas. While with RCSC he had the privilege to travel all over the world with sporting teams such as Rock Racing in the pro cycling world, to USA Triathlon and their high performance team. He currently lives and practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he continues his sports medicine work as a member of the Hope College Sports Medicine staff. He is alumni lifetime member #135.

Tony Deramus, DC'99, Texas
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.

Gery C. Hochanadel, PhD, Kansas
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.

Patrick S. Mahaffey, MS’22, California
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 CEO of Sunday Afternoons (sundayafternoons.com), 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).

Joseph Seabrooks, PhD, EdSp, MA, BA, Texas
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.

Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA, Texas
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, MS, Texas
About Dilhar
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.

Sean McKenna, JD, BA, Texas
About Sean
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.

Oliver R. "Bud" Smith, Jr., DC, D Hum (Hon), Texas
About Bud
Dr. Oliver Smith, Jr. has owned and operated the of El Paso-based Smith Chiropractic since 1975, a family practice at which he has served alongside both his father and son. He has served as president of multiple state and national organizations, including the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Texas Insurance & Chiropractic Joint Advisory Committee, and the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA). He was also awarded the Keeler Plaque by the TCA, which recognizes the Texas Chiropractor of the Year, as well as the George Arvidson Award by the FCLB, the Federation’s highest honor for service to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Smith earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Texas Chiropractic College and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas–El Paso. He is the Chiropractic Team Physician for University of Texas–El Paso, New Mexico State University, and El Paso Community College. He has been a certified Pro-Sport Chiropractic Physician since 1991, a position in which he has worked with both professional and Olympic athletes. In addition, he is certified in Impairment and Disability Rating through the Texas Chiropractic College. In addition to his presidential tenures, Dr. Smith has served as vice president, treasurer, secretary, and representative of multiple chiropractic organizations on both state and national levels.

Steven W. Brooks, DC'99, Texas
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.

Jason Black, DC'99, Texas
About Jason
Dr. Jason Black, DC is a Doctor of Chiropractic, healthcare entrepreneur, and organizational leader with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare business development. A 1999 graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, he is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Chiropractic, Longevity & Wellness in Las Colinas, Texas. Dr. Black has founded and scaled multiple healthcare organizations, including Black Medical Consulting in 2016, and brings deep experience in strategic planning, organizational design, and the development of standardized operating procedures that support clinical quality, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. He has built and led multidisciplinary care teams and implemented systems focused on measurable outcomes and long-term organizational performance. He brings to the Board a practitioner-entrepreneur’s perspective and a strong commitment to Parker University’s mission, growth, and leadership in chiropractic education.