Members

​​​​​​​​The board may be comprised of eight members, all of which are appointed by the Governor. While it may appear that a board member's term has expired, please keep in mind that they continue to serve in their capacity until such time as the Governor's office re-appoints or replaces them.

Members
​John Brautigam, PT, ATC-Board Chairperson
Term Expiration ​2023

​Stephen Young, PT, DPT, OCS-Vice Chairperson
​Term Expiration 2026​

​Hugh Murray, PT-Member    
​Term Expiration 2029​

​Travis Tarr, PT-Member    
​Term Expiration 2029

​James A. Dauber, PT, DPT, DSc-Member  
Term Expiration ​2028

​Jessica Santrock, PTA​-Member  
​Term Expiration 2025

Robert Sellards, Lay Member  
Term Expiration 2025

​Athletic Trainer-​Vacant

Eight members may be appointed by the Governor. Five members are actively licensed physical therapists in WV which serve a term of five years, one is an actively licensed physical therapy assistant which serves a term of five years, one who is an actively licensed athletic trainer who serves a term of fives years, and one is a citizen member or "lay" members which serves a term of five years.

The responsibilities of the board members are defined in the practice act (statutory law) and in the board's rules and regulations. Generally, duties of the board include licensing, maintaining the Rules and Regulations, handling disciplinary complaints against physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers; as well as overseeing proposed legislation that could affect the practice of physical therapy and athletic training.

Office ​Staff
Nonnie S. Holcomb, Executive Director
Nonnie.S.Holcomb@wv.gov​

Lauren M. Boner, Administrative Secretary
Lauren.M.Boner@wv.gov

Audrey M. Elswick, Office Assistant
Audrey.M.Elswick@wv.gov​