Jason Auyer, CPO/L, President
Alliance Prosthetics and Orthotics 770-679-3090 ext. 101 Phone [email protected] Jason Auyer is married to Rachael Auyer and is a father to their four sons: Samuel, Levi, Benjamin, and Matthew. He and his family currently reside in Gainesville, Georgia. He is a part of 12Stone Church and enjoys the outdoors, Syracuse football and basketball, recreational soccer and spending time with his family. He is an ABC Certified and Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist and is the owner of Alliance Prosthetics and Orthotics. Jason received his BSME ( bachelors in mechanical engineering) from Cedarville University. He received his certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Northwestern University. His dream was always to own his own office to provide quality care for patients, as well as, a space for professional development for practitioners. He specializes and is passionate for the pediatric community as well as dysvascular amputees. 
Theresa Field Emiling, CPO/L, Vice President
Ottobock/ProCare Prosthetics 770-271-5581 phone [email protected] Theresa completed her Master’s Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Eastern Michigan University in 2013. Her orthotics residency was completed at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and her prosthetics residency at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Formerly known as Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She currently works at Procare Prosthetics and Orthotics where she enjoys working with individuals to identify goals and developing a treatment plan to achieve success. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and playing with her dog. 
Jaccalyn "Jaccy" Billeter, CPO/L, Treasurer
Shriners POPS Greenville 404-989-1609 phone Jaccy received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at University of Missouri. She then graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She is an ABC certified and licensed prosthetist/orthotist and staff practitioner at Shriner's in Greenville, SC. 
Jennifer Galbraith, CPO/L
Secretary/Immediate Past President Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 404-785-3229 phone jennifer.[email protected] 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. 
Kelley Berk, MS, CPO/LPO, Director
Shamrock Prosthetics, Inc. 262-416-3377 phone [email protected] Kelley is a Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist. Originally from Wisconsin, she earned her Bachelor of Science Education in Health and Human Performance with a minor in Spanish at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Kelley also played 4 years of collegiate volleyball for the Warhawks. After meeting an officer in the US Army who explained how his new prosthesis allowed him to play basketball with his friend again, Kelley knew that this was the profession she was meant to work in. She earned her Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine and is passionate about adaptive sports and helping others regain their independence through mobility. Outside of work, Kelley enjoys hiking, traveling, photography, and weightlifting. 
Eric Chen MSPO, CPO/L, Director
University Surgical Vascular Eric began his studies at the University of Florida majoring in Engineering Science with a minor in Biomechanics. He went on to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Master’s degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics. He has been managing prosthetic clinics since 2008 and has extensive experience treating pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. 
Matthew Nelson, CPO/L FAAOP, Director
University Surgical Vascular 404-831 2374 phone [email protected] Matthew is an 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. He is the Director of Prosthetics & Orthotics for University Surgical Vascular. 
Beth Petrunich, MBA, MSPO, LCPO, Director
Kennesaw State University Beth is an American Board Certified (ABC) prosthetist/orthotist and a Georgia licensed clinician. She holds a bachelor degree in Exercise Science from Kennesaw State University (2009), an MBA from Shorter University (2012), and a Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (2016) from Georgia Institute of Technology. Beth completed her orthotic and prosthetic residencies at Hanger Clinic in Macon, GA, and practiced with Hanger Clinic in Atlanta until joining the faculty team at Kennesaw State University’s MSPO program in 2020. Outside of work, she enjoys coaching competitive dance, traveling, and hanging out with her pup, Winnie. 
Cristalei Polk, CPO, LPO, Director
Ottobock/ProCare Prosthetics Cristalei is an American Board Certified (ABC) prosthetist/orthotist and a Georgia licensed clinician at ProCare Ottobock.care in Atlanta, GA. She holds a bachelor degree in Physics from Georgia College and graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2019. Cristalei completed her orthotics residency at Texas Scottish Rite in Dallas, TX and her prosthetics residency at ProCare Ottobock.care. She enjoys creating relationships with her patients and enabling them to get back to doing what they enjoy. In her free time, Cristalei enjoys the outdoors with her dog, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends. 
Greg Skowronski, CPO/L, Director
Hanger Clinic 678-384-0823 phone [email protected] Greg is an ABC certified and licensed prosthetist/orthotist and clinic manager for Hanger Clinic in Powder Springs, GA. He is a native “Philadelphian” where he grew up, and a diehard Eagles fan. He is a graduate of Messiah College with a bachelors in Exercise Science in 1996. Greg earned a certificate in Orthotics from Northwestern University in 1998 and Prosthetics Certificate in 2000. Prior to working for Hanger, he worked for Lawall O&P in Philadelphia for 13 years before moving to Georgia. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children. He is a part of Woodstock City Church and loves cooking, the outdoors and working in his yard. 
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