The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (ILAPPS) is pleased to announce the 2025 slate of candidates for officer and director positions, to be elected at the Annual Meeting on June 13–14, 2025, at the Hyatt Place Hotel, Rosemont. This slate, approved by the Board of Directors, ensures continued leadership for our mission to promote quality podiatric medical practice and foot health in Illinois.
Officers:
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President: Dr. Pete Lovato
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President-Elect: Dr. Rimi Statkus
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Vice President: Dr. Deep Shah
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Treasurer: Dr. Cory Jacoby
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Secretary: Dr. Justin Bichler
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Immediate Past President: Dr. Kellen Cohn
Board of Directors at Large:
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Director At Large: Dr. Sev Hrywnak
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Director At Large: Dr. Martin Yorath
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Director At Large: Dr. Spencer Keane
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Director At Large: Dr. Natasha Bhagat
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Director At Large: Dr. Mary DeGroot
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APMA Delegate: To be confirmed
Disclaimer: Due to an absence of nominee submissions, the Nominating Committee was unable to publish the 2025 slate of candidates 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting, as required by the ILAPPS Bylaws. The Nominating Committee, with Board of Directors approval, finalized an uncontested slate to ensure leadership continuity. This slate has been approved by the Board and is now published for member review. We encourage Voting Members to participate in future nomination cycles to strengthen our Association’s governance.
Join us at the Annual Meeting to vote on the slate and engage in ILAPPS’s mission.
