James J. Lehman, DC, MBA

Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic

Director, Community Health Clinical Education

University of Bridgeport

Dr. James J. Lehman is a credentialed chiropractic specialist within a Federally Qualified Health Center in Connecticut. He is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist and a specialist in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He practiced for 33 years in New Mexico prior to accepting a faculty position with the University of Bridgeport, School of Chiropractic. While in New Mexico, Dr. Lehman founded the chiropractic services within the Lovelace Medical Center and contracted with the Lovelace Healthcare system for 25 years. During his last five years in New Mexico clinical faculty member at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, where he mentored fourth-year medical students and first-year medical residents within the section of integrative medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Karen Konarski-Hart

DC MSDPEM FACO FICC DAAPM

Dr. Konarski-Hart earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic and Diplomate status in chiropractic orthopedics from Parker College of Chiropractic. She holds a Master’s Degree in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management from Arkansas State University, is a licensed EMT and holds many specialty certificates in emergency care.   She was a governor's appointee to the Arkansas Board of Health and the first doctor of chiropractic to serve as its president.  She currently  practices in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Michael Ross, DC, CSCS, DACRB

Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

James J. Lehman, DC, MBA

Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic

Director, Community Health Clinical Education

University of Bridgeport

Dr. James J. Lehman is a credentialed chiropractic specialist within a Federally Qualified Health Center in Connecticut. He is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist and a specialist in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He practiced for 33 years in New Mexico prior to accepting a faculty position with the University of Bridgeport, School of Chiropractic. While in New Mexico, Dr. Lehman founded the chiropractic services within the Lovelace Medical Center and contracted with the Lovelace Healthcare system for 25 years. During his last five years in New Mexico clinical faculty member at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, where he mentored fourth-year medical students and first-year medical residents within the section of integrative medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine.

Donald C. DeFabio, DC, DACRB, DACBSP, DABCO

Director of Chiropractic Services

DeFabio Spine and Sports Rehab

Donald C. DeFabio, DC, DACRB, DACBSP, DABCO is a 1984 graduate of New York Chiropractic College and currently serves as Director of Chiropractic Services at DeFabio Spine and Sports Rehab. He is triple board certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports injuries as well as maintaining additional certifications as a corrective and performance enhancement specialist (NASM), Stecco Fascial Manipulation, ART, Graston, SMFA, FATKR and MUA.

From 1991-1999 he participated in the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona as a member of the race week and race day treatment team. He was the chiropractic doctor for Drew University athletics as well Rutgers’s Track and Field until discontinuing for health reasons in 2016. From 2001 to 2017 he served as a member of the classification panel for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation for Wheelchair Fencing as well as being the medical co-ordinator for the USA Paralympic fencing team from 1999 – 2015. He speaks nationally on Chiropractic assessment, treatment and physical rehabilitation for NCMIC, Performance Health, and Nexol Pharmaceuticals. His Relevant Rehab courses are known to be engaging, well referenced, high energy and designed to give the clinician the tools needed to immediately implement low tech rehab into their own practice. He has published several articles in peer reviewed journals, is a contributing columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic and publishes The DeFabio Difference rehab and health tips via his website and You Tube Channel which has over 33K subscribers.

Michael Ross, DC, CSCS, DACRB

Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

JB Kellogg

CEO

Madwire

With over 20,000 SMB clients in over 100 industries around the world, JB knows small business, and he knows small business marketing. As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of one of the most successful digital marketing tech companies, JB has been on a number of industry-focused panels and podcasts and offers a unique understanding of the SMB space. He boasts vast experience with B2B and B2C marketing and truly understands the struggles and opportunities that small businesses face today. JB is highly knowledgeable and passionate about marketing, sales, leadership and company culture. As such, JB is an active content creator and trusted thought-leader in these areas. JB founded Madwire at 28 years old and grew the company to over 100MM+ in revenue and 500+ employees in under 10-years and is a 3x Glassdoor Top CEOs Award Winner.

Rachel Lips, J.D.

Rachel Lips has been an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Rocky Mountain Region, since November 2016. Rachel received a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the state of North Dakota. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota.  Rachel lives in Parker, Colorado with her husband, Kellen, and their dog, Chloe. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their family and friends. 

Hyla Schreurs, J.D.

Meghana Shah, J.D.

Meghana Shah, J.D., is an experienced Investigator at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.  She conducts complaint investigations, compliance reviews, and outreach; and provides expert technical assistance on HIPAA and Federal civil rights laws which prohibit discrimination in the delivery of healthcare and human services. 

Amy Horrell

Amy initially joined OCR as a contractor on March 31, 2015, and was transitioned to a full-time Federal government Investigator position on May 26, 2020.  She was admitted to the practice of law in Colorado after becoming a 1996 graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law.  In addition to working as a corporate counsel and privacy officer for Coram, a national healthcare provider for nearly five years, Amy also has experience working in law enforcement, the military and as a prosecutor.  While working as a Denver Police Officer, Amy was awarded the medal of valor.  As an undergraduate, Amy attended Adams State College and graduated with honors.  In her free time, Amy enjoys outdoor activities, such as running and hiking with family members and friends.      

Emily Prehm, J.D.

Susanne Holloway

Susanne Holloway is an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Susanne joined the Rocky Mountain Region as an Investigator in May 2019 after previously working for OCR in 2015 as a law student intern/extern. Susanne has a Juris Doctor with an American Indian Law Certificate from the University of Colorado Law School; a Master of Arts (Public Theology) from United Theological College; a Master of International Studies from the University of Sydney; and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Graceland University.  Susanne has experience in health law, civil rights law, civil litigation, international law, Indian law, and Indigenous peoples rights. Prior to attending law school, Susanne worked in various roles for several nonprofit organizations in Australia, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Susanne lives in Boulder with her husband and two children.

Kevin Sharp, DC

Owner, Sharp Chiropractic

Dr. Sharp has over 30 years of experience as a chiropractic physician and has been a member of the ACA for over 20 years.  Dr. Sharp runs a successful practice in Winston Salem, NC (Sharp Chiropractic) and is a recognized expert in the area of coding, documentation and compliance.  He previously served as North Carolina Chiropractic Association president and currently serves as a member of the ACA Coding Advisory Board.  He has spoken at several ACA conferences and offered training at various state chiropractic events throughout the nation on the topics of coding and documentation. 

Michael R. Perusich, DC (Moderator)

CEO & Managing Partner

Kats Consultants, LLC

Bio 

Dr. Michael Perusich is a solutions-focused advisor with more than 25 years of success across the healthcare and consulting industries. His broad areas of expertise include coaching, training, content development, motivational and keynote speaking.  

Dr. Perusich obtained a Doctorate Degree from the Cleveland University of Health Sciences as well as a BS in Business & Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a former SACA national chair and has served on various ACA committees throughout his career. 

For more than 20 years, he was the owner of one of the largest chiropractic multi-disciplinary practices in Missouri. Currently Dr. Perusich holds a leadership position as the CEO & Managing Partner for Kats Consultants, LLC. where he offers a unique platform of business knowledge for today's Chiropractic entrepreneur.