Nominating Committee & Elections

VICE PRESIDENT: 

1. Timothy Lee, PT, DPT

• Timothy Lee grew up in Rockland Idaho with a large family. After serving a 2 year LDS mission to Houston serving the hispanic population. He returned to Logan Utah to go to USU and later obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy from ISU. Timothy once again lives in Rockland with his wife Amy and his two daughters. Timothy loves playing racket sports, skiing, hiking and hanging out with his family any chance he can get.

TREASURER: 

1. Tarang Jain, PT, DPT, PhD

• I am honored to be considered for the role of Treasurer of APTA Idaho. I currently serve as Treasurer of APTA Arizona, where I manage an annual budget of more than $1.3 million and oversee budget development, reporting, and strategic investments. My term in Arizona concludes this year, and I would welcome the opportunity to continue serving our profession here in Idaho. Through this role, along with service on finance committees for the Academy of Physical Therapy Research and the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, I have gained extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, transparency, and fiscal stewardship. As Department Chair and Program Director of the Physical Therapy program at Idaho State University, I also manage significant budgets and resource allocation. My approach emphasizes fiscal responsibility balanced with strategic growth, ensuring every dollar is used to both safeguard stability and advance chapter priorities. I would bring this same diligence and commitment to supporting APTA Idaho and its members.

CHEIF DELEGATE:

1. David Cox, PT, DPT

• As the current delegate over the last 2 years for APTA Idaho and a passionate advocate for the physical therapy profession, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Chief Delegate. With experience as a board-certified neurological clinical specialist, Director of Rehabilitation in long-term care, and assistant professor in a developing DPT program, I bring a comprehensive understanding of both clinical practice and education to this role. I am deeply committed to advancing the profession by fostering collaboration, promoting innovative care models, and advocating for policies that support our patients and practitioners alike. If elected, I will work to ensure that Idaho’s physical therapists have a strong, unified voice at the national level, advocating not just for the present but also for the future of our profession.

PTA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE:

1. Christy Hall, PTA

• Christy Hall, PTA, CHC, BSArthritis Foundation Exercise InstructorNIC PTA Program Adjunct Lab InstructorThe APTA is forging forward on new paths regarding how it will structure itself around its membership. As a PTA Council member, our view has shifted from governance to member engagement. I would like to continue this position for another year to begin implementing and improving PTA engagement within the great state of the Idaho. Having served this past year both for the state of the Idaho and Nationally, I feel like I can build upon what I have learned to create a positive future for the PTA within APTA Idaho.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER:

1. Bart McDonald, PT, MPT, ECS, FMSK

• Bart McDonald, PT, MPT, ECS, FMSK, is the President and owner of Superior Physical Therapy. Bart began his career at an outpatient clinic in Montana. He later worked at Bannock Regional Medical Center.Bart started Aspen Physical Therapy and later decided to open his own clinic, Superior Physical Therapy in 2008 which has grown to four clinics in southeast Idaho.Bart graduated with his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and spine rehabilitation, Electromyography, and Nerve Conduction Study testing and is ASTYM certified. He is Board Certified in Clinical Electrophysiology and is a Fellow in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.Bart grew up in Nampa, Idaho, is married, and has three children and one grandchild. When he’s not working, he is spending time with his family, water skiing, or downhill skiing.