Matthew Nelson, CPO/L FAAOP, President
Freedom Innovations
404-831 2374 cell
mnelson@freedom-innovations.com
Matthew Nelson is an ABC certified prosthetist/orthotist as well as a Georgia licensed clinician. He is a 1993 graduate of Furman University and he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1993 as well. Mr. Nelson was introduced to the field of O&P in 1994. He earned a certificate in Orthotics from Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics Center in 1996 and Prosthetics in 1999. Mr. Nelson was employed by the Hanger Clinic from 1996-2015. At Hanger beginning in 1997, he served as a Clinic Manager and Area Clinic Manager. Mr. Nelson has frequently presented locally to physical therapy clinics and various healthcare symposiums. Mr. Nelson has been an active member in the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists since 2002 and he served as the President of the society from 2009-2012. Mr. Nelson was hired by Freedom Innovations in May 2015 as a Senior Clinical Prosthetist and Coding/Reimbursement Manager. In March 2018, he began his second term as President of the GSOP.
Freedom Innovations
404-831 2374 cell
mnelson@freedom-innovations.com
Matthew Nelson is an ABC certified prosthetist/orthotist as well as a Georgia licensed clinician. He is a 1993 graduate of Furman University and he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1993 as well. Mr. Nelson was introduced to the field of O&P in 1994. He earned a certificate in Orthotics from Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics Center in 1996 and Prosthetics in 1999. Mr. Nelson was employed by the Hanger Clinic from 1996-2015. At Hanger beginning in 1997, he served as a Clinic Manager and Area Clinic Manager. Mr. Nelson has frequently presented locally to physical therapy clinics and various healthcare symposiums. Mr. Nelson has been an active member in the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists since 2002 and he served as the President of the society from 2009-2012. Mr. Nelson was hired by Freedom Innovations in May 2015 as a Senior Clinical Prosthetist and Coding/Reimbursement Manager. In March 2018, he began his second term as President of the GSOP.
Ryan Basler, CP/L, Vice President
Georgia Prosthetics, Inc.
404-873-3725 Phone
ryan@georgiaprosthetics.com
Ryan got his Bachelors of Science from Kennesaw State University in Human Services. He graduated of Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics in Prosthetics in 2010. He is an ABC certified and Georgia licensed Prosthetist at Georgia Prosthetics. Ryan enjoys outdoor activities and woodworking.
Georgia Prosthetics, Inc.
404-873-3725 Phone
ryan@georgiaprosthetics.com
Ryan got his Bachelors of Science from Kennesaw State University in Human Services. He graduated of Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics in Prosthetics in 2010. He is an ABC certified and Georgia licensed Prosthetist at Georgia Prosthetics. Ryan enjoys outdoor activities and woodworking.
Adam Trefethren, CP/L, Secretary
Augusta Orthotics & Prosthetics
706-733-8878 Phone
651-341-6864 Cell
Eagle_2520@yahoo.com
Adam was born and raised in Minnesota. Beginning his education as an engineering major, Adam quickly switched to prosthetics. While in school, he gained more experience working as an OttoBock technician for four years specializing in Upper extremity and custom fabrication techniques. Adam has earned his technician certification in 2005 from Century College and his Bachelors in Prosthetics was complete in 2008 from Metropolitan State. He joined AOPI in Augusta Georgia in 2010 and now travels to all four offices servicing Georgia and South Carolina.
Augusta Orthotics & Prosthetics
706-733-8878 Phone
651-341-6864 Cell
Eagle_2520@yahoo.com
Adam was born and raised in Minnesota. Beginning his education as an engineering major, Adam quickly switched to prosthetics. While in school, he gained more experience working as an OttoBock technician for four years specializing in Upper extremity and custom fabrication techniques. Adam has earned his technician certification in 2005 from Century College and his Bachelors in Prosthetics was complete in 2008 from Metropolitan State. He joined AOPI in Augusta Georgia in 2010 and now travels to all four offices servicing Georgia and South Carolina.
Jake Bentley, CO/L, Treasurer
Georgia Orthopedic Resources
678-960-4424 Phone
770-315-9564 Cell
jake@gaorthoresources.com
Jake Bentley is Vice President and a part owner of Georgia Orthopedic Resources since 2008. He is an ABC certified Orthotist with 20 plus years of experience in orthotics, pediatrics, and rehabilitative medicine. He is licensed for Orthotics in the state of Georgia. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Gerontology. Although Jake specializes in pediatric orthotics, he has extensive experience working with adults. He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Jake is married to his wife Audrey and has two energetic boys, Colson and Cooper.
Georgia Orthopedic Resources
678-960-4424 Phone
770-315-9564 Cell
jake@gaorthoresources.com
Jake Bentley is Vice President and a part owner of Georgia Orthopedic Resources since 2008. He is an ABC certified Orthotist with 20 plus years of experience in orthotics, pediatrics, and rehabilitative medicine. He is licensed for Orthotics in the state of Georgia. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Gerontology. Although Jake specializes in pediatric orthotics, he has extensive experience working with adults. He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Jake is married to his wife Audrey and has two energetic boys, Colson and Cooper.
Jim Young, Jr., CP/L FAAOP, 2019
Amputee Prosthetic Clinic
478-474-5678 Phone
joylegs@aol.com
In 1988 then Sgt. James (Jim) Olin Young Jr., had a motorcycle accident. After three years and 28 limb salvaging procedures he underwent a transfemoral amputation (1991). In 1996 Jim graduated Cum Laude from the University Of Charleston, WV. He attended Northwestern University Prosthetic Orthotic Center in 1999. In 2001 Jim earned his ABC Prosthetic certification. In 2003 he attained the status of fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. In 2016 Jim was honored for his advocacy and leadership at AOPA’s World Congress in Boston for leading protestors in front of the HHS building in Washington DC when they threatened amputees with a damaging re-imagination of prosthetic lower limb policy changes that would have devastated user’s access to much safer technologies.
Amputee Prosthetic Clinic
478-474-5678 Phone
joylegs@aol.com
In 1988 then Sgt. James (Jim) Olin Young Jr., had a motorcycle accident. After three years and 28 limb salvaging procedures he underwent a transfemoral amputation (1991). In 1996 Jim graduated Cum Laude from the University Of Charleston, WV. He attended Northwestern University Prosthetic Orthotic Center in 1999. In 2001 Jim earned his ABC Prosthetic certification. In 2003 he attained the status of fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. In 2016 Jim was honored for his advocacy and leadership at AOPA’s World Congress in Boston for leading protestors in front of the HHS building in Washington DC when they threatened amputees with a damaging re-imagination of prosthetic lower limb policy changes that would have devastated user’s access to much safer technologies.
Chris Wilhelm, CO/L, Golf Chair, 2019
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
404-785-3229 Phone
770-634-9434 Cell
chris.wilhelm@choa.org
Chris is a 1979 Graduate from Northwestern University’s Orthotics Certificate Program. He is also an alumnus of Lourdes College in Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University’s Pre-Physical therapy program. He spent most of his training at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH. Chris has been practicing orthotics in private practice for 28 years at Marshall-Klonde Orthopedics in Ohio, and in Michigan with Teter Orthotics-Prosthetics. This included being the team orthotist at Ferris State University. For the last 12 years, Chris has been a staff orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta specializing in Sports and Lower Extremity Orthotics. He currently serves as the golf coordinator for the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists. He resides in Johns Creek, GA with his wife Leslie, and enjoys Golf, Tennis, and Hockey.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
404-785-3229 Phone
770-634-9434 Cell
chris.wilhelm@choa.org
Chris is a 1979 Graduate from Northwestern University’s Orthotics Certificate Program. He is also an alumnus of Lourdes College in Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University’s Pre-Physical therapy program. He spent most of his training at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH. Chris has been practicing orthotics in private practice for 28 years at Marshall-Klonde Orthopedics in Ohio, and in Michigan with Teter Orthotics-Prosthetics. This included being the team orthotist at Ferris State University. For the last 12 years, Chris has been a staff orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta specializing in Sports and Lower Extremity Orthotics. He currently serves as the golf coordinator for the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists. He resides in Johns Creek, GA with his wife Leslie, and enjoys Golf, Tennis, and Hockey.
Marc Kaufman, CPO/L, 2018
Hanger Clinic
404-636-0321 Phone
678-206-6139 Cell
mkaufman@hanger.com
Marc has been involved with GSOP as the president for one term and on the board for 18 years. His primary role with the board is Hotel negotiations and contracts and finding the optimal location for each years meeting. He graduated from UT Southwestern in 1994 after getting involved with prosthetics through his grandfather who was an above knee amputee. Marc is an Area Clinic Manager(Atlanta) for the Hanger Clinic. Prior to working at Hanger, he was co-founder and VP for Atlanta Prosthetics and Orthotics which was founded in 1999. Marc still serves on the Licensure Advisory Board as one of the appointed members since 2006. Marc has been Married for 23 years and has 2 sons.
Hanger Clinic
404-636-0321 Phone
678-206-6139 Cell
mkaufman@hanger.com
Marc has been involved with GSOP as the president for one term and on the board for 18 years. His primary role with the board is Hotel negotiations and contracts and finding the optimal location for each years meeting. He graduated from UT Southwestern in 1994 after getting involved with prosthetics through his grandfather who was an above knee amputee. Marc is an Area Clinic Manager(Atlanta) for the Hanger Clinic. Prior to working at Hanger, he was co-founder and VP for Atlanta Prosthetics and Orthotics which was founded in 1999. Marc still serves on the Licensure Advisory Board as one of the appointed members since 2006. Marc has been Married for 23 years and has 2 sons.
Jennifer Galbraith, CPO/L
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
404-785-3229 Phone
jennifer.galbraith@choa.org
Jennifer is an ABC Certified and Licensed Prosthetics/Orthotist and a staff Practitioner at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology’s with a Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Her focus at Children’s is on lower extremity and spinal orthotic care. Outside of the office, She enjoy spending time with her husband and 4 little dogs.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
404-785-3229 Phone
jennifer.galbraith@choa.org
Jennifer is an ABC Certified and Licensed Prosthetics/Orthotist and a staff Practitioner at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology’s with a Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Her focus at Children’s is on lower extremity and spinal orthotic care. Outside of the office, She enjoy spending time with her husband and 4 little dogs.
Will Holbrook, CP/L
Fourroux Prosthetics
678-584-1706 Phone
will@fourrouxprosthetics.com
Will is 44 years old, and grew up in Athens, GA. He has lived in Atlanta his entire adult life. He attended Berry College in Rome, GA. where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Will then attended Northwestern University where he got a Graduate Degree in Prosthetics. He has been in the field of Prosthetics for 20+ years. Will is currently licensed in Alabama and Georgia. He resides i Johns Creek with his wife of 17 years and 2 children, ages 11 and 7.
Fourroux Prosthetics
678-584-1706 Phone
will@fourrouxprosthetics.com
Will is 44 years old, and grew up in Athens, GA. He has lived in Atlanta his entire adult life. He attended Berry College in Rome, GA. where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Will then attended Northwestern University where he got a Graduate Degree in Prosthetics. He has been in the field of Prosthetics for 20+ years. Will is currently licensed in Alabama and Georgia. He resides i Johns Creek with his wife of 17 years and 2 children, ages 11 and 7.
Dan Zenas, CP/L, Immediate Past President
Georgia Prosthetics, Inc.
404-873-3725 Phone
404-433-0393 Cell
dan.zenas@gmail.com
Dan is the third owner/operator of Georgia Prosthetics. He received bachelor's degrees from both the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. He completed his Prosthetic education at Northwestern in 1993. Dan has been on the GSOP Board of Directors since 1995, have served 2 terms as president, and an extended term as treasurer. He is still serving as one of the original 2006 appointed members of the Advisory Committee to the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners relating to the licensing of Georgia practitioners.
Georgia Prosthetics, Inc.
404-873-3725 Phone
404-433-0393 Cell
dan.zenas@gmail.com
Dan is the third owner/operator of Georgia Prosthetics. He received bachelor's degrees from both the University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University. He completed his Prosthetic education at Northwestern in 1993. Dan has been on the GSOP Board of Directors since 1995, have served 2 terms as president, and an extended term as treasurer. He is still serving as one of the original 2006 appointed members of the Advisory Committee to the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners relating to the licensing of Georgia practitioners.
