Two TCC Alumni Appointed to TCBE

9/28/2009 -

GOVERNOR APPOINTS, SENATE CONFIRMS NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Governor Rick Perry appointed three new members to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including two Texas Chiropratic College alumni, on March 25, 2009. The Texas Senate shortly thereafter unanimously approved the appointments during the recently concluded 81st legislative session. All were appointed for six-year terms that expire on February 1, 2015 and replace members whose terms had expired. The three appointees are: Patrick Thomas, D. C.; Larry Montgomery, D.C.;and Mr. Thomas O. Turner.

Patrick Thomas, D.C., of Corpus Christi is a partner in the Snowden-Thomas Clinic and has been in practice for 35 years. Dr. Thomas is a 60-year resident of Corpus Christi and is active in several local communitybased organizations. He is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He holds National Board Certifications in both Chiropractic and Acupuncture. He enjoys being with his family, kayak fishing, woodworking and amateur radio. Dr. Thomas serves as a member of the Board’s Licensing and Educational Standards Committee. He replaces Dr. Scott Isdale of Killeen.

Larry Montgomery, D.C., is President of Montgomery Chiropractic, P.A. in Belton, Texas. Dr. Montgomery is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and served as President of the Texas Chiropractic Association in 1998-99. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Belton Lions Club. Dr. Montgomery earned his DC degree at Texas Chiropractic College and also has completed the post-graduate program in orthopedics at TCC. He is married to Priscilla and they have two sons, Micah and Malachi. He serves on the Board’s Enforcement Committee and replaces Dr. David Sime of El Paso.

Story courtesy of Texas Chiropractic Board Report (August 2009, Issue #2).