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...
BOC Welcomes Two New Hires
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...
Nominations Open for BOC’s Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
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...
An Announcement from BOC
Big news from BOC! President & CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, recently announced she plans to retire at the end of 2022. During her tenure, Claudia led BOC through substantial growth, new service additions, and the achievement of an award-winning customer service...
BOC CEO Announces Retirement Plans
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...
BOC Funds COPL Grant Study Exploring “Racial Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics”
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...
BOC Board of Directors Announces 2022 Executive Committee
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:...
BOC’s Matthew Gruskin Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME from Credentialing Director to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Gruskin’s expanded responsibilities include oversight of BOC’s internal...
BOC Seeks Nominations for Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
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 and is presented in honor and remembrance of longtime...
Michael Arnette Named BOC Certificant of the Year
BOC Certificant of the Year, Michael Arnette, BOCO, BOCP The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has named Michael Arnette, BOCO, BOCP, as its Certificant of the Year. Now in its second year, this recognition honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding...
BOC Board of Directors Announces 2021 Executive Committee and New Board Member
The BOC Board of Directors proudly announces its 2021 executive committee and the election of a new board member. The executive committee is made up of the officers of the board. Officers elected for 2021 are: Chair (incumbent): Bradley “Brad” Watson, BOCO, BOCP, LPO, president...
BOC Celebrates Tenth Stevie® Award
Judges honor BOC as a Gold winner in this year’s international sales and customer service competition The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a winner in this year’s prestigious Stevie® Awards competition for Sales & Customer Service. This is the organization’s...