JAMES D. EDWARDS, BSE, BS, DC, FICC (H), FICA
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JAMES D. EDWARDS, B.S.E., B.S., D.C., FICC (h), FICA (h) 11504 Gatling Gun Lane, Austin, Texas 78748 Direct Line: (512) 789-3247 Fax: (512) 853-9384 Email: [email protected] EDUCATION LOGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, St. Louis, Missouri Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree, 1977 LOGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, St. Louis, Missouri Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Human Biology, 1977 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) Degree, 1970 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY, Henderson, Tennessee (1966-1967) Member, Varsity Tennis Team POST-DOCTORAL EDUCATION LOGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, St. Louis, Missouri Certification in Physical Therapy, 1977 ERHARDT SKELETAL RADIOLOGY, Dunwoody, GA Certificate of Proficiency in Skeletal Radiology, 1975 and 1977 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, Chicago, Illinois Post-graduate training in Orthopedics and Radiology COLGAN INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, San Diego, California Certification in Clinical Nutrition, 1993 KENNEDY DECOMPRESSION TECHNIQUE, Central City, PA Certification in Spinal Decompression Therapy, 2008 EMPLOYMENT AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AUSTIN CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.C., Austin, Texas Private practice, 2002 to present Director of Patient Care, 2012 to present Texas License # 9104 BALDERSTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, Shawnee, Kansas Director of Patient Care, 2018 to present Kansas License # 3405 JAMES D. EDWARDS, D.C., FICC, FICA Page 2 EXPERT CHIROPRACTIC CONSULTANTS [ExpertChiro.com] Austin, Texas Founder and Owner, 2006 to present Offers objective analysis and case reviews for plaintiff and defense attorneys, doctors of chiropractic, the managed care and insurance industry, state licensing boards and agencies Provides expert deposition and trial testimony on ethics, billing, clinical documentation, informed consent, standard of care & public protection issues THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC [NASDAQ: JYNT] Scottsdale, Arizona Chief Chiropractic & Compliance Officer, 2015-2017 Implemented ongoing audits of The Joint's 800 doctors of chiropractic Implemented clinical manipulation training program by L. John Faye, D.C. Implemented clinical Activator training program by Alan Fuhr, D.C. Developed and presented live webinars on Medicare compliance Presented live webinar on recognizing a vertebral artery dissection in progress EMPORIA CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.A., Emporia, Kansas Performed over one million chiropractic adjustments,1977-2002 Kansas License # 3405 GENERAL ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, Emporia, Kansas Liability and property insurance adjustor, 1971-1974 Earned Associate in Claims (AC) status - 1973 Selected as a corporate "National Super Rookie" - 1974 PERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Perryville, Missouri After receiving lifetime teacher certification, taught Contemporary Issues, Economics and Geography, 1970-1971 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE KANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALING ARTS, Topeka, Kansas Appointed to 4-year term by Kansas Governor Joan Finney, 1994-1998 Appointed to 4-year term by Kansas Governor Bill Graves, 1998-2002 Authored and led the effort to adopt Rule 100-22-3 that restricts doctors from soliciting patients to join multi-level marketing programs, 1999 Authored Jurisprudence Examination that was named the best in the United States by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, 1999 Developed original practice protocols for athletic trainers, 1996 NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, Greeley, Colorado State Delegate, 1998-2000, 2002 Alternate Delegate, 1996-97 Served as an Examiner for the National Board Part IV Practical Exam., 1997 AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, Arlington, Virginia ACA Chairman of the Board of Governors, 2001-2003 ACA Executive Committee, 1999-2003 ACA Treasurer and Chairman of Finance Committee, 2003-2005 JAMES D. EDWARDS, D.C., FICC, FICA Page 3 ACA East Texas Delegate, 2013-2014 ACA East Texas Alternate Delegate, 2006 to 2011 ACA Legislative Commission, 2005 to 2013 ACA Investments Committee, 1999-2005, Chairman 2001-2003 ACA District Governor, 1998-2005 ACA Kansas Delegate, 1996-98 INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION, Falls Church, VA ICA Representative to "The Chiropractic Summit" ICA Texas Representative Assemblyman, 2014 to 2020 Member, ICA Legislative Committee, 2015 - 2016 NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC LEGAL ACTION FUND, Arlington, Virginia Helped lead the most successful fund raising effort (10 million dollars) in the history of the chiropractic profession, 1999 to 2010 Chairman, 2005 to 2008; Co-Chairman, 2001-2003 AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION PAC, Arlington, Virginia PAC Chairman and PAC Treasurer, 1995-98 Board of Governors Officer, 1998-1999, 2002-2003 Developed Chairman’s Club, 1996 Developed source material and created the ACA-PAC Web Site, 1997 WORLD FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC, Toronto, Canada USA Delegate to the 2007 WFC Assembly in Algarve, Portugal USA Delegate to the 2005 WFC Assembly in Sydney, Australia Presenter at the 2002 WFC Symposium in Sao Paulo, Brazil AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC FOUNDATION, Arlington, Virginia President, 2001-2003 FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING BOARDS, Greeley, Colorado State Delegate, 1998-2002 Alternate Delegate, 1996-1997 Served as emcee for the Annual Conference, 1998 Served on the Conference Minutes Committee, 1998 Faculty member, Leadership Institute for Board Members, 1997 Served on the Professional Standards Committee, 1996-2002 Fellow, 1994-2007 CONGRESS OF CHIROPRACTIC STATE ASSOCIATIONS Texas Voting Delegate, 2003-2005 THE CHIROPRACTIC SUMMIT Participant in developing the "St. Louis Principles" which led to the formation of the organization, May 2001 Represented the ICA at the February 2015 Washington, D.C. meeting, the August 2015 Orlando, Florida meeting, the November 2015 Charleston, S.C. meeting, and the November 2016 Phoenix, AZ meeting JAMES D. EDWARDS, D.C., FICC, FICA Page 4 TEXAS DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, Austin, TX Performed over 300 "Medical Necessity and Fee Dispute" Reviews, 2003-2009 KANSAS CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, Topeka, Kansas Board of Directors, 1979-1994 KCA Archivist, 1997-2002 District President, 1995 Served as Video Committee Chairman, 1994-2002 Served on Legislative, Nominating, Peer Review & Bylaws Committees FEDERATION OF STATE MEDICAL BOARDS, Euless, Texas Fellow, 1994 to 2005 KANSAS CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION PAC, Topeka, Kansas Secretary-Treasurer, 1978-2002 Achieved “Top Ten” ranking among the state's 271 PAC's. KANSAS CHIROPRACTIC FOUNDATION, Topeka, Kansas Past Director Assisted in the editing of the Foundation’s public service pamphlets “Kansas No Fault Insurance” and “Kansas Workers’ Compensation,” 1997 Developed plan to place "The Chiropractic Profession" book in every Kansas college and public library, 2000 KANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS COUNCIL, Topeka, Kansas Healing Arts Board Member's Representative, 1995-2002 KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, Topeka, Kansas Member, Sports Medicine Advisory Comm. on Physical Exams, 1997 KENTUCKIANA CHILDREN'S CENTER, Louisville, Kentucky Appointed to National Advisory Board, 1999 KANSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROCESS, Emporia, KS Member of the Advisory Committee, 1995-97 NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS (DIV. II) Member of the Medical Staff, 1999 Member of the Medical Staff, 1995 LYON COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, Emporia, Kansas Founding member and past president ASSOCIATION FOR THE HISTORY OF CHIROPRACTIC, Davenport, Iowa Appointed to Membership Committee, 1999 JAMES D. EDWARDS, D.C., FICC, FICA Page 5 PARKER UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas Past Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees Postgraduate Faculty Member AWARDS AND HONORS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTORS, Arlington, Virginia Elected Fellow, 1995 FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING BOARDS, Greeley, CO Executive Director’s Valiant Award, 2000 Presidential Commendation for Kansas Board of Healing Arts work, 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, 1997 LOGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC St. Louis, Missouri Distinguished Alumni Award, 2000 Colleague of the College for Meritorious Service, 1991 INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION, Falls Church, VA Elected a "Fellow" of the International Chiropractors Association, 2018 President's Award for Distinguished Service, 2015 AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, Arlington, Virginia President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service, 2009 Board of Governors Service Award, 2005 ACA “Chiropractor of the Year” Award, 2004 President’s Eagle Award of Valor, 2003 Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service, 2003 Past Chairman’s Award, 2003 Auxiliary President’s Award, 2003 John Lennon “Imagination” Award, 2003 Distinguished Service Award, 2001 Chairman’s Outstanding Service Award, 2000 Membership Drive Award, 2000 Chairman’s Teamwork Award, 2000 Best State Association Web Site Award, 2000 PAC Chairman Service Award, 1999 President’s Award of Merit, 1998 Best State Association Web Site Award, 1998 Most Successful Delegate Membership Award, 1997 Best State Association Web Site Award, 1997 Meritorious Service Award, 1996 Torch Club Diamond Award, 1998 Torch Club Ruby Award, 1997 Torch Club Pearl Award, 1996 Torch Club Award, 1995 JAMES D. EDWARDS, D.C., FICC, FICA Page 6 KANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALING ARTS - Topeka, Kansas Distinguished and Devoted Service Award, 2002 DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC MAGAZINE, Huntington Beach, California Named national “Doctor of the Year”, 2000 ChiroMaster Website Award Winner, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and