The Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as set forth in the Act, i.e. Four (4) licensed physical therapists (one from each congressional district), one (1) licensed physical therapist assistant, one (1) licensed physician, and one (1) consumer at large. The purpose of the Board is the administration and interpretation of the Practice Act. 1st Congressional District Representative
Cheryl Ware, PT. - Member
Belden, MS
[Term: 2023 - 2027] 2nd Congressional District Representative
Cooper Lewis, PT - Treasurer
Sardis, MS
[Term: 2021 - 2025] 3rd Congressional District Representative
Cris Bourn, PT - Chairman
Flora, MS
[Term: 2024 - 2028] 4th Congressional District Representative
Laine Murret, PT - Member
Hattiesburg, MS
[Term: 2022 - 2026] Physical Therapist Assistant
Jenny Bryan, PTA - Secretary
Oxford, MS
[Term: 2023 - 2027] Medical Practitioner
Robert Dews, MD - Member
Hattiesburg, MS
[Term: 2024 - 2028] Consumer
Dock Daniel - Consumer at Large
Madison, MS
[Term: 2022 - 2026] Attorney for the Board
Leyser Hayes, J.D.
Special Assistant, Office of Attorney General
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