As part of ABC’s annual leadership transition, Doty takes over the presidency from Robert S. Lin, CPO, FAAOP of Wethersfield, Ct. Lin will continue to serve ABC as immediate past president of the board.
“I have complete confidence that with Cathy Carter at the helm and Deane Doty assuming the presidency, our tradition of excellence will continue,” said Lin. “Deane brings a wealth of exam, committee and board experience in the role and his commitment to the ABC mission is evidenced by over 20 years of dedicated service.”
“Mr. Doty has been involved in ABC activities for a number of years, and has provided numerous hours of volunteer time to our programs and board of directors. I look forward to working with Deane as he directs the board agenda for the upcoming year,” said Catherine A. Carter, ABC’s Executive Director.
Doty first learned about the O&P profession while in college. Following a baseball related knee injury, his visit to an O&P facility for an orthosis sparked his interest in the profession. Finding the work interesting, Doty began working for his brother-in-law’s facility. Soon after, he made the decision to pursue a career in O&P.
“I liked the idea of working in a family business involved in taking care of people, using a combination of artistic skills, technical science and business,” Doty said.
Doty received his Bachelor’s degree from Loma Linda University and attended Northwestern University for his orthotics and prosthetics training. He obtained his ABC CPO certification in 1985.
While going through the exam process for his credentials, Doty was impressed by the dedication the volunteers exhibited. Feeling as though he also wanted to give back to the profession, he began volunteering as an orthotic examiner in 1988. “As soon as I became eligible to be an examiner I applied for the opportunity, and professionally it was the best move I ever made. The quality of the people working with ABC was outstanding and working with them was inspiring,” he said.
Over the next year Doty plans to continue to protect the integrity of the ABC brand and the interests of the individuals who have earned ABC credentials. He will also focus on improving the credentialing and accreditation programs while looking for new opportunities to expand ABC’s influence within the healthcare industry.
“I look forward to the challenge of implementing our plans and working towards accomplishing our past, present and future goals. I am grateful for the opportunity to work closely with the very talented staff at ABC, led by Cathy Carter,” Doty said.
Doty and his wife, Jeanine Doty, CPO, CFo, RN, currently work for their sons’ ABC accredited facility, Active Life, Inc. Spencer Doty, CPO, MBA, and Ryder Doty, CFo, purchased the facility from the Doty’s in 2004. Deane Doty now serves as the Clinical Specialist for the Albuquerque, N.M. facility.