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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

About Scott

Scott Hallman is a serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and growth advisor with extensive experience building, scaling, and advising companies across healthcare services, chiropractic, technology, professional services, and other industries.

Scott brings a valuable business-building perspective to the Board, with deep experience in growth strategy, operational execution, leadership development, revenue expansion, and enterprise value creation.  Scott has worked extensively in the chiropractic and healthcare space, advising and providing services to leading practice owners and multi-location healthcare organizations nationwide. He is currently a co-founder of a 55-location natural weight loss licensing business serving chiropractic and wellness-based practices across the country.

Scott lives in Chicago with his wife of 40 years, Donna. They have three children and five grandchildren.

About Jackie

Jackie Vietti’s professional experience encompasses 47 years in various capacities in higher education. Position held include Dean of Instruction and Interim President, Labette Community College; Dean of Arts and Sciences/Instruction, Crowder College; and President, Butler Community College. She retired from Butler in 2012, following a 17-year tenure as its president. In 2015 she served as Interim President, Emporia State University, followed by two additional interim positions: Acting President, Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2017-18 and Interim President, Butler Community College in 2025. She currently facilitates the Kansas Community College Leadership Institute, an initiative designed to assist emerging leaders in honing their skills and experiences for the next steps in their career journeys and serves as a member of the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Past honors include the Chief Executive Leadership Award, District VI/Mid-America, Council for Advancement and Support of Education; Mid-America Education Hall of Fame Inductee; Association of Community College Trustees Western Region Chief Executive Officer; Pittsburg State University and Emporia State University Distinguished Alumni; Labette Community College Cardinal Citee; and the Diversity Kansas A. Price Woodard Jr. honoree. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences; a master’s in community college teaching; and a doctorate in adult and occupational education. Additionally, she earned a secondary education teaching certificate from Emporia State University.

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.