Staff Members and their Responsibilities

Robert C. Knittle, M.S. - Executive Director 

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The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Board of Medicine and administers the day-to-day activities of the Board.

Jamie S. Alley, Esq. - Board Attorney 

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Board Attorney serves as legal counsel to the Board, with emphasis on disciplinary matters,  offering advice and guidance as well as representing the Board in legal matters.

Tina Gay - Paralegal 

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This position provides paralegal and related support services to the Board Attorney and the Investigations and Complaints Unit.

M. Ellen Briggs - Executive Assistant  

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The Executive Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director and the Board Attorney, prepares the Board’s Newsletter, and prepares the Board agenda and minutes.

Amy C. Callihan - Physician Assistant Licensure Coordinator 

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Serves as the Coordinator to the Physician Assistant Committee by processing all applications associated with physician assistant licensure. The Physician Assistant Coordinator verifies the licenses of all physician assistants.

Leslie A. Inghram, CMBI - Supervisor of Investigation and Complaints 

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This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the internal complaint process as well as devising and conducting field and on-site investigations at the direction of the Complaint Committee and works closely with the Board Attorney in the development and resolution of cases.

Kimberly Jett - Receptionist/Certification and Verification Coordinator 

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The Board's Receptionist answers incoming calls and distributes incoming mail.  The Verification Coordinator verifies the licenses of medical doctors and podiatrists, in addition to processing applications and renewals for medical corporations and professional limited liability companies.  The Certification Coordinator is also responsible for continuing medical and podiatric education audits and questions.

Austin Miller - Information Systems Manager 

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The Information Systems Manager has the overall responsibility for the data processing/information system for office operations including the website and works with third party vendors regarding office technology.

Gil Thomas - Information Systems Coordinator 

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The Information Systems Coordinator has the overall responsibility for the data processing/information system for office operations including the website and works with third party vendors regarding office technology.

Charlotte Ann Pulliam - Complaints Coordinator 

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The Complaints Coordinator processes complaints filed with the Board and serves as the Coordinator to the Complaint Committee.

Deb Scott - Fiscal Officer 

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The Fiscal Officer is responsible for all financial matters of the Board and provide administrative support for the personnel matters of staff and Board.

Sheree Thompson - Licensure Analyst 

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The Licensure Analyst processes applications for permanent medical licensure, temporary licensure, podiatry licensure, and the podiatry examination and serves as the Analyst to the Licensure Committee.

Terri Westfall - Records Management Assistant 

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The Records Management Assistant provides the necessary assistance to Board staff to ensure the accurate and timely management and filing of documents and serves as back-up to the Licensure Analyst, Physician Assistant Coordinator, and Receptionist/Certifications Coordinator.  This position serves as the Licensure Renewal Coordinator.