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Board appoints Judi L. Knott, MA, MBA as BOC’s new CEO The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s (BOC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Judi L. Knott, MA, MBA, as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Knott now serves...
Organization adds new operations manager and digital marketing manager. The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce two new additions to its staff: Wil Townsend, operations manager and Meghan Smith, digital marketing manager. As BOC’s operations...
BOC's CEO Claudia Zacharias, who recently announced that she will retire at the end of 2022, spoke with HME News recently. Read her reflections on her tenure here.
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to BOC. BOC created the award in honor and remembrance of longtime...
Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE to retire in December 2022. The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s President & CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, recently announced she plans to retire at the end of 2022. “It is an honor to conclude my professional career as BOC’s CEO,” said...
Research is now underway for the study “Racial Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics,” a recipient of a 2021 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) Pilot Grant. The Board of...
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 16, 2021) –The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) board of directors proudly announces its 2022 executive committee. The executive committee is comprised of the officers of the board. The recently elected 2022 officers are:...
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) recently was recognized as a Silver Winner of a 2020 Golden Bridge Award®. The award’s “Company Rethinking of the Year” category applauds companies that have demonstrated resiliency and creativity in adapting their business models...
