Gregory Lee Gaa, MBA, ATC, CSCS 807 W. Garfield Avenue | Bartonville, Illinois 61607 Phone: (309) 251-1062 | E-mail: [email protected]
Education
Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training/Certification, training completion 9/2019
University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois Master of Business Administration, Health Services Administration 2002 Master of Science, Health Services Administration 2000
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 1988 Bachelor of Science, College of Education Major: Physical Education Minor: Athletic Training
Professional Experience
OSF Orthopedics, Peoria, IL • 7/2016-Present
Manager, Sports Outreach, OSF Orthopedics 7/16-Present
● Manage athletic training/medical coverage contracts with schools, local organizations and professional athletic clubs. o Identify and evaluate market opportunities determining alignment with and strategies. o Working with analytics and finance to obtain metrics for evaluation and analysis of provided services (quantity and quality). Working with the OSF legal team, designed athletic training contracts utilized across the Central Region. Shared with other Outreach entities in the Ministry. o In collaboration with OSF Compliance teams, designed and implemented parent consent forms utilized across the Central Region. Shared with other Outreach entities within the Ministry. o Team member of the group responsible for concept, proposal and subject matter/business requirements for development of Athletic Training Virtual Department in EPIC. This project enabled a path for shared information with Provider, improved patient satisfaction, ability to quantify and track metrics and downstream revenue. o Project management and coordination of medical/sports medicine services for large athletic events such as IHSA State Girls Softball (2000-2019), IHSA Boys High School Basketball Tournaments (1995-2020). 2
o Lead a team of 5 athletic trainers working both in the orthopedics office and remote within the area high schools providing leadership, coaching, and day to day activities for the Outreach function. ● Oversight of pre-operative education (selective OSF Orthopedics Providers) o Coordination/collaboration with Providers for desired education. Golas are increased patient satisfaction, better outcomes, limited to no complications/readmissions. o Lead team with implementation of telehealth visits to assist with patient access and for safety during pandemic. ● Management of durable medical equipment for OSF Orthopedics in collaboration with OSF Home medical Equipment. Coordination of selective durable medical equipment storage, fitting, application. Identified improvements with inventory control, implemented training and process to limit errors and inability to bill.
Great Plains Orthopaedics, Peoria, IL 8/1989 – 7/2016 Director of Therapy and Outreach Services 11/2008 – 7/2016 Director of Outreach Services 2002 - 2008 Coordinator of Outreach Services 1992 - 2002 Staff Athletic Trainer 1989 - 1992 ▪ Lead all operations for rehabilitation (physical and occupational therapy) services, and outreach services (High School Visitation/Outreach Program). ▪ Accountable for financial aspects, quality operations, compliance and efficient function of each area. ▪ Accountable for development of area goals, processes, policies, procedures, budget and work standards. ▪ Develop, coordinate and facilitate marketing initiatives for Great Plains Orthopaedics. ▪ Part of a team that conceptualized and implemented Maximum Performance (MaxP) business offering for Great Plains Orthopaedics. ▪ Medical/Sports Medicine Coordinator for large sporting events ▪ Gus Macker (3 on 3 basketball), Peoria, Illinois, August 1995 – August 2001 ▪ IHSA Boys State Basketball Finals, Peoria, Illinois, March 1996 – 2020 ▪ IHSA Girls State Softball Finals, East Peoria, Illinois, May 2001 – present ▪ IHSA State Cross Country Finals), Peoria, Illinois 2007 – present ▪ IHSA Boys State Baseball Finals, Peoria, Illinois May 2011 – present. ▪ IHSA Boys State Soccer, Class A, Ease Peoria, IL October 2015 - present ▪ Clinical athletic injury evaluation and rehabilitation ▪ Event medical coverage ▪ 2015-2016 Athletic Trainer East Peoria Community High School “Full time” via Outreach program ▪ Staff, community and coaching education
Center for Sports Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL Staff Athletic Trainer 1/1989 - 8/1989
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Volunteer Experience
Hospitality Team, First United Methodist Church of Peoria, Illinois
Professional Awards
2012 True Sport Responsibility Award, United States Anti-Doping Agency
2012 Distinguished Service Award, Illinois High School Association
2011 Athletic Trainer Service Award, National Athletic Trainers’ Association
2007 Service Award, Peoria Football Coaches Association.
2007, June, United States Anti-Doping Agency, DCO of the Month
Hall of Fame, Class of 2006, Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers, 2/1989-present
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), 1990-present
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, ● Athletic Trainer license 04/1989-present
National Provider Identifier, 1770085995
United States Anti-Doping Agency – Certified Doping Control Officer, 2000 – 7/2017
Illinois State Teacher Certification Physical Education K – 12, 1988-2006
United States Olympic Committee – Certified Crew Chief, 1991-2000
International Doping Test and Management - Certified Doping Control Officer, 1995- 2003
American Heart Association BLS - Certified
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Professional Memberships and Affiliations
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 3/1985 - present ● Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association ● Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1990 - present
Peoria Rivermen Hockey Club Medical Staff, Rehabilitation Consultant 1996/97– 2012/13
Bradley University, Department of Nursing, Guest Lecturer - Anabolic Androgenic Steroids 2001-2005; Anabolic Androgenic Steroids & Performance Dietary Supplements 2006-2017
Professional Appointments Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, Membership Director, 2/2020-present
Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, Co-Chair Secondary School Committee 3/2018- 2/2020
Illinois High School Association - Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, 1991 - present
OSF HealthCare, Illinois Neurological Institute Concussion Workgroup 10/2013 - 7/2016
Great Plains Orthopedics/Orthopedics Institute of Illinois Name and Logo Change Committee. Chairman 11/2006 – 7/2007 (40th anniversary of practice)
United States Anti-Doping Agency, Doping Control Officer Advisory Committee, 2003 – 2007; Chairman 2005 – 2007
Co-Chairman Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, State Meeting, Peoria, Illinois, November 9-10, 2002
Co-Medical Administrator Prairie State Games, Peoria, Illinois, July 15-17, 1994
State of Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse – Drug Free Work Place Sub-committee, 1992
Professional Publications
ACG Educational Media, Evanston, Illinois. Steroids: The Hormonal Time Bomb, Revised. Script Consultant, 1997.
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Gaa GL, Griffith EH, Cahill BR, Tuttle, LD. Prevalence of Anabolic Steroid Use Among Illinois High School Students (Abstract). Athletic Training Sports Health Care Perspectives. 1995; 1:172.
Gaa GL, Griffith EH, Cahill BR, Tuttle, LD. Prevalence of Anabolic Steroid Use Among Illinois High School Students. Journal of Athletic Training. 1994; 29:216-222.
Professional Presentations
Several presentations made to high school, middle school and grade school populations. These presentations are not included.
Student Health & Safety. IESA, 2019 Athletic Director Workshop. Bloomington, Illinois. September 6, 2019.
Pediatric Concussion. Kids R Different Symposium. JUMP Trading Simulation and Education Center. Peoria, Illinois. October 4, 2016. Part of panel presentation.
Concussion Facts. Center for Health, Streator (medical staff, coaches, parents, guardians, press). Streator, Illinois. June 29, 2016. Co-Presenter with Cristin Rassi APN.
Concussions and Liabilities. Illinois High School Association 2016 Summer Officials Conference. East Peoria, Illinois. July 22, 2016.
Concussion in Sport. Concussion Collaborative: Knowledge is Power. OSF HealthCare INI Concussion Center. February 2, 2016. Part of Panel Presentation.
Concussion Management Case Studies. Neurosciences Grand Rounds. JUMP Trading Simulation and Education Center. Peoria, Illinois July 17, 2015. Part of Panel Presentation.
Concussion Management. OSF HealthCare Medical Group Providers. Branch Lecture Room, OSF Healthcare Campus. Peoria, Illinois. March 19, 2015. Part of Panel Presentation.
Nutrition. East Peoria Community High School Coaches Meeting. East Peoria, Illinois August 6, 2014
Performance Enhancing Dietary Supplements. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association Monthly Meeting, Bartonville, Illinois, May 14, 2014.
Concussions. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association Monthly Meeting Bartonville, Illinois, March 19, 2014
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Concussions. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association Monthly Meeting, Morton, Illinois February 20, 2013
Neck Strength & Preventing Concussions. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association Annual Clinic, East Peoria Illinois January 12, 2013
The Legislative and IHSA Process: How the Concussion Law is Affecting Illinois. Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Lisle, Illinois, November 4, 2012.
Injury Treatment and Return to Play Criteria. Peoria County Educators’ Professional Day, Peoria, Illinois, March 16, 2012.
Energy Drinks. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association Annual Clinic, East Peoria, Illinois, March 10, 2012
Steroids and Performance Enhancing Drugs. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association – Monthly Meeting, Washington, Illinois, May 12, 2011.
Energy Drinks and Supplements. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association – Monthly Meeting, Eureka, Illinois, April 14, 2011.
Concussions: Recognition and Management. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association – Monthly Meeting, East Peoria, Illinois, February 18, 2010.
Concussions. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association – Monthly Meeting, East Peoria, Illinois, May 21, 2009.
Heat Issues: Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment. Greater Peoria Football Coaches Association – Monthly Meeting, East Peoria, Illinois, February 19, 2009.
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids. Dunlap High School Teachers’ Institute, Dunlap, Illinois, March 3, 2006.
Palmer RE, Gaa GL. When Can I Play? Managing the In-Season Injury: Specialty Cast, Braces, Gloves, and Taping. Hand Therapy Specialty Day: American Association for Hand Surgery, 2003 Annual Meeting, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, January 8, 2003.
Drug Testing. Bradley University Physical Therapy Class – Guest Speaker, Peoria, Illinois, March 5, 2002.
Strength Program Components. Great Plains Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center Open house and Education Session. March 21, 2001
On-Site Athletic Injuries Head to Toe. Ottawa Community Hospital Professional Staff, Ottawa, Illinois, August 18, 1998. 7
Davey MR, Gaa GL, Erdmann L. A Preliminary Survey of NCAA Division I Athlete Nutrition Supplement Use. American Association for Health Education, 1998 Reno Convention, Reno Nevada, April 1998. Co-Author I did not present.
Palmer, RE, Gaa, GL. Abstract Presented: Sports Casting of the Upper Extremity in the In-Season Athlete. American Association of Hand Surgery, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 7-10, 1998. Co-Author I did not present.
Palmer RE, Gaa GL. Poster Presentation: Protective Sports Casts in the High School Football Athlete. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 52nd Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, September 10 – 13, 1997. Co-Author I did not present.
Sports Injuries. Princeville–Akron Fire and Rescue Department, Prineville, Illinois, July 23, 1997.
Sports Injuries. Limestone Community High School Coaching Seminar, Bartonville, Illinois, July 2, 1997.
Palmer RE, Gaa GL. Poster Presentation: Protective Sports Casts in the High School Football Athlete. InterChange III: Putting Prevention into Practice. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, March 6, 1997.
Strength Training for the Adolescent Athlete. Sterling Clinic Sports Medicine Seminar, Sterling, IL April 27, 1997.
Strength Training. Peoria Public Schools District 150 Teachers’ Institute, Peoria, Illinois, November 27, 1996.
Strength and Conditioning in the Adolescent Athlete. IAHPERD State Convention, Peoria, Illinois, November 14, 1996.
Sports Injuries. Princeville–Akron Fire and Rescue Department, Prineville, Illinois, August 26, 1996.
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Do You Know the Truth? IAHPERD State Convention, Arlington Heights, Illinois, November 18, 1995.
The Shoulder. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residents, Peoria, Illinois, October 31, 1995. Ankle, Knee, Shoulder Joint Evaluation and Functional Progression. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residents, Peoria, Illinois, August 8, 1995.
Palmer RE, Gaa GL. Poster Presentation: Protective Sports Cast in the High School Football Athlete. American Association for Hand Surgery, Marco Island, Florida, January 12 - 17, 1995. Co-Author I did not present. 8
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Do you Know the Truth? Illinois Drug Education Alliance, Peoria, Illinois, November 20, 1994.
Palmer RE, Gaa GL. Poster Presentation: Protective Sports Cast in the High School Football Athlete, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 49th Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 26 - 29, 1994. Co-Author I did not present.
Stretching and Strengthening. Fulton County Educational Conference, Canton, Illinois, October 7, 1994.
Sports Injuries. Fulton County Educational Conference, Canton, Illinois, October 7, 1994.
Blood Borne Pathogens. Illinois Athletic Directors Association Conference, Springfield, Illinois, May 2, 1994.
Strength and Conditioning Programs. Peoria Public Schools District 150 Teachers’ Institute, Peoria, Illinois, November 24, 1993.
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids. Proctor Hospital – Chemical Dependency Unit, Peoria, Illinois, August 10, 1993.
Anabolic Steroids. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Peoria, Illinois, March 15, 1993.
Testing & Measurement of Athletes/Physical Education Participants. Peoria Public Schools District 150 Teachers’ Institute, Peoria, Illinois, November 25, 1993.
Testing & Measurement of Athletes/Physical Education Participants. Fulton County Teacher Workshop, Canton, Illinois, October 9, 1992.
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids – Catch the Facts. Anabolic Steroid Education Seminar – Educational Service Center 8, Moline, Illinois, May 15, 1992.
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids- Catch the Facts. Anabolic Steroid Education Seminar – Educational Service Center 8, Rock Falls, Illinois, May 14, 1992
Illinois High School Students: Anabolic Steroid Study. National Federation of State High School Associations – Target Annual Seminar, Kansas City, Missouri, April 27, 1992.
Sports Injuries and Liabilities. Fulton County Educational Service Center, Canton, Illinois October 11, 1991.
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Athletics. Limestone Kiwanis Club, Bartonville, Illinois, September 17, 1991. 9
Initial Treatment for Traumatic Football Injuries. La Salle-Peru High School Coaches Seminar, La Salle, Illinois, August 15, 1991.
Steroids: Catch the Facts. Illinois State Board of Education, Drug Education Consultant Training/Retraining, Springfield, Illinois, January 15 – 16th, 1991.
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids. Illinois School Nurses Association, Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois, September 28, 1990.
Sports Injuries. Princeton Hospital Professional Staff, Princeton, Illinois, August 2, 1990.
Care & Prevention. Kewanee Teachers Institute, Kewanee, Illinois, August 24, 1990.
Common Sports Injuries. Rock Island Teachers District Meeting, Rock Island, Illinois, October 22, 1990.
Steroids: The Real Story. Illinois State Board of Education, Drug Education Consultant Training, Peoria, Illinois, June 26, 1990.
Steroids: The Real Story. Illinois State Board of Education, Drug Education Consultant Training, Champaign, Illinois, June 21, 1990.
Steroids: The Real Story. Illinois State Board of Education, Drug Education Consultant Training, Springfield, Illinois, June 15, 1990.
Steroids: The Real Story. Illinois State Board of Education, Drug Education Consultant Training, Wheaton, Illinois, June 14, 1990.
Continuing Education Courses This list does not include on-line continuing education
AOSSM 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, July 8-9, 2020
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Naperville, Illinois, November 16-17, 2019
7th Annual Southwestern Conference Athletic Trainers Summer Seminar, Belleville, Illinois, July 12, 2019
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Springfield Illinois, November 4-5, 2017.
Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine Symposium, Springfield, Illinois February 25, 2017
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Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Springfield, Illinois, November 7-8, 2016.
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2016 DCO Conference, Tempe, Arizona, September 9-11, 2016.
Concussion Collaborative: Knowledge is Power. Illinois Neurological Institute, OSF HealthCare. February 2, 2016. Peoria, Illinois.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Springfield, Illinois, November 7-8, 2015.
AOSSM, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida July 9-12, 2015
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2014 DCO Conference, Dallas, Texas, September 12-14, 2014
AOSSM, Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois July 11-14, 2013
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Lisle, Illinois, November 3-4, 2012.
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2012 DCO Conference, Chicago, Illinoi, October 19-21, 2012.
Annual AOSSM & AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification on Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Chicago, Illinois August 10-12, 2012
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Normal, Illinois, November 5-6, 2011.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 19-22, 2011.
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2010 DCO Recertification Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 15-17, 2010
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2003 DCO Recertification Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 24-26, 2008
Gawenda Seminars, PT course: Outpatient Therapy CPT/ICD-9 Coding, Billing & Documentation for Rehabilitation Reimbursement, East Peoria, Illinois, October 17, 2008.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, St. Louis, Missouri, June 17-21, 2008.
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Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Symposium, St. Charles, Illinois, March 8-10, 2007.
US Anti-Doping Agency – Lead DCO Workshop, Denver, Colorado, December 3-4, 2006.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting & Clinical Symposium, Naperville, Illinois, November 11-12, 2006.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Atlanta, Georgia, June 14-18, 2006.
Institute for Healthcare Communication, Treating Patients with C.A.R.E., Peoria, Ilinois, March 24, 2006.
AOSSM, Annual Meeting, Keystone, Colorado, July 14-17, 2005.
US Anti-Doping Agency – Out of Competition Testing Workshop, Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 12-14, 2004.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, St. Louis, Missouri, June 25 – 28, 2003.
American Association for Hand Surgery, 2003 Annual Meeting, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, January 8 – 11, 2003.
US Anti-Doping Agency – 2003 DCO Recertification Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February, 7-9, 2003
AOSSM, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 28-July 3, 2002.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Peoria, Illinois, November 9 - 10, 2002.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Itasca, Illinois, November 10 – 11, 2001.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Los Angeles, California, June 19 – 23, 2001.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Nashville, Tennessee, June 28 – July 2, 2000.
National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, June 22 – 25, 1999.
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USOC Division of Drug Control - USOC Crew Chief Recertification Seminar, Colorado Springs, Colorado April 9-11, 1999
AOSSM, Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 21 – 26, 1997.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 18-21, 1997.
United States Olympic Committee Anabolic Steroid Conference, San Diego, California, January 23-26. 1997
Current Concepts in the Examination and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder: A Hands-On Course. Columbus, Ohio, November 16 - 17, 1996.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Orlando, Florida, June 12 – 15, 1996.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Flossmoor, Illinois, May 11, 1996.
Advances in Clinical Education: Advances in Knee and Shoulder Rehabilitation, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 3 - 5, 1995.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 14 – 17, 1995.
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Wheaton, Illinois, May 13, 1995.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, Dallas, Texas. June 10-14, 1994.
USOC Division of Drug Control - USOC Crew Chief Recertification Seminar, Colorado Springs, Colorado June 3-5, 1994
Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Wheaton, Illinois, May 14, 1994.
The McKenzie Institute, The Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – Part A Lumbar, Peoria, Illinois, April 14-17, 1994.
Clinical Practice Concepts, Knee and Shoulder Meeting, Austin, Texas, August 5 – 8, 1993.
National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 17 – 19, 1993.
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Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, State Meeting, Crystal Lake, Illinois, March 5, 1993.
Sports Physical Therapy Section, Thirteenth Annual Sports Medicine Team Concept Conference, Newport Beach, California, December 3-5, 1992.
National Invitational Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Summit, Participant, National Federation of State High School Associations, Kansas City, Missouri, April 25 – 26, 1992.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Winter Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 12 – 13, 1992.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 8-12, 1991.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Winter Meeting, Rosemont, Illinois, March 15-16, 1991.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Clinical Symposium & Workshop, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 9-13, 1990.
Professional Experience – Drug Testing
United States Anti-Doping Agency – ● Lead Doping Control Officer, April 2004 – July 2017. ● Doping Control Officer, August 2000 – 2004. o Event and Out-of-Competition Drug Testing
United States Olympic Committee – Doping Control Program, May 1991 – August 2000. ● In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Drug Testing. ● Pan America Games, Doping Control Staff, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, July/August, 1999. ● USOC Olympic Festival, Doping Control Staff, Denver, Colorado, July 1995. ● USOC Olympic Festival, Doping Control Staff, St. Louis, Missouri, July 1994. ● World University Games, Doping Control Staff, Buffalo, New York, July 1993.
International Doping Test and Management, Doping Control Officer, April 1995 – December 2003 ● Out of Competition Drug Testing