Moon recognized for service, innovation and outreach in durable medical equipment
Dexter Moon, CDME, BOC’s Certificant of the Year
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is proud to announce Dexter Moon, CDME, chief operating officer of Project MEND, as the recipient of the organization’s 2025 Certificant of the Year Award.
Moon is being honored for his exceptional leadership and commitment to service, innovation and outreach in the field of durable medical equipment (DME). A BOC Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME), Moon is a member of the executive leadership team at Project MEND, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities and illness through the refurbishment, reuse and distribution of medical equipment and other assistive technology.
“I am humbled to receive BOC’s 2025 Certificant of the Year Award,” said Moon. “My BOC certification has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to lead with purpose, but it’s our Project MEND team and partners who bring that purpose to life every day. Together, we’re breaking down barriers to care and helping people live with greater independence and improved quality of life.”
In 2024, Project MEND distributed more than 5,700 pieces of refurbished DME to more than 2,100 individuals in need across 46 counties in Texas, including veterans, surviving spouses and their dependents. Under Moon’s operational leadership, the organization has implemented forward-thinking strategies that optimize resources and enhance service delivery.
Moon’s leadership embodies BOC’s core values focused on customer service, accountability and integrity. His Project MEND team implemented customer-centered processes that prioritize safety, efficiency and dignity while providing personalized support to assistive technology recipients. Moon’s hands-on leadership — from mobilizing emergency wheelchair deliveries to securing funding to ensure no patient is turned away due to financial hardship — has made a measurable difference in his community.
He has also introduced cutting-edge technologies to the DME reuse sector, including FDA-authorized microbial-reduction robots and exploratory use of 3D printing for replacement parts. His partnerships with institutions like the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are advancing staff training and equipment reuse best practices.
Moon’s impact extends globally as well. In collaboration with organizations like Medical Bridges and the Christian Medical and Dental Association, he has directed the donation of thousands of refurbished DME items to underserved children, including children with disabilities in Mexico.
Dexter Moon, CDME escorting a Veteran client in Washington, D.C. The client was provided a honor flight transport chair through Project MEND. Credit: Project MEND
His commitment to mentorship and continuous improvement includes serving as a capstone mentor for a doctoral student in occupational therapy at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. His dedication to lifelong learning and professional excellence exemplifies the spirit of BOC certification.
“We are incredibly proud to honor Dexter as our 2025 Certificant of the Year,” said BOC President & CEO Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE. “His tireless dedication to improving access to care, uplifting patients and strengthening communities—both locally and globally—reflects the heart of this award. We are glad to recognize a professional whose compassion, innovation and service have improved the quality of so many lives.”
The BOC Certificant of the Year Award recognizes a BOC-certified professional who has demonstrated outstanding service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community and outreach to developing countries or other underserved areas.
Eligible certificants include those in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas: Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME), Mastectomy Fitter (CMF), Orthotic Fitter (COF), Orthotist (BOCO), Pedorthist (BOCPD) or Prosthetist (BOCP).
For more information about BOC and the Certificant of the Year Award, visit www.bocusa.org.
About BOC:
For more than 40 years, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has offered highly valued credentials in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and durable medical equipment (DME). BOC offers accreditation for O&P practices, pharmacies and DME suppliers and certifications for orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters and DME specialists. BOC-certified practitioners and accredited suppliers are included as qualified providers and suppliers, respectively, in the Social Security Act, as amended by the Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA).
BOC is acclaimed for award-winning innovation, thought leadership and customer service, earning international recognition with twelve Stevie Awards. Both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs accept BOC credentials as meeting their standards. Learn more at www.bocusa.org.
About Project MEND:
For more than 32 years, Project MEND has had a rich history rooted deep in San Antonio. Founded in 1992 by Murlin Johnson (1936-2007) and formally incorporated in 1993 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Project MEND, also known as the “Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities,” has been providing for the home medical equipment and assistive technology needs of persons with disabilities in San Antonio and around Texas. Learn more at ProjectMEND.org.