Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Nine To The Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic T
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dr. Nicholas Beckmann, Anthony “Tony” Jaso and Scott Morren to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. He also appointed Dr. Faraz Khan, Regan Landreth and Carol Waddell for terms to expire on February 1, 2019, and Joe Chow, Jennifer Flanagan and Shannon Lutz for terms to expire on February 1, 2017. Additionally, Governor Abbott named Anthony “Tony” Jaso as presiding officer. The board is responsible for regulating the practice of radiologic technology.
Nicholas Beckmann, M.D. of Houston is an assistant professor of radiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, Texas Radiological Society, American Society of Emergency Radiologists, American Board of Radiology, Society of Skeletal Radiology and Radiological Society of North America. Beckmann received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Anthony “Tony” Jaso of San Antonio is the senior vice president of Estrada Hinojosa & Company. He is a member of the North East Independent School District Board of Trustees and the North East Independent School District Citizen’s Bond Advisory Committee and secretary of the Charlotte Independent School District Education Foundation. Jaso received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the Virginia Military Institute and a Master of Business Administration in finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Scott Morren of Anton is the lead MRI technologist at Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He is a member of the South Plains Society of Radiological Technologists, Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists and American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Morren received an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology from South Plains College.
Faraz Khan, M.D. of Houston is a staff and interventional radiologist at Synergy Radiology Associates. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Radiology Society of North America, American College of Radiology and Texas Radiologic Society. He also volunteers with the Houston Food Bank. Khan received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his radiology training at Washington University in St. Louis.
Regan Landreth of Georgetown is the owner of Landreth Construction. She is a former gubernatorial appointee to the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee. She currently serves as a Volunteer in Partnership at the Meridian World School and volunteers for the youth group of First United Methodist Church. She formerly served on the Learning Tree Preschool Board of Directors and is the past chair for the Children’s Ministry Team of First United Methodist Church. She is also a former member of the Leadership Council and Generational Task Force of the First United Methodist Church. Landreth received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University.
Carol Waddell of West is the regional manager of nuclear medicine and cardiovascular ultrasound at Numed, Inc. She is a member of the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging and Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is also chair of Methodist Women on a Mission. Waddell received an Associate of Applied Science in nuclear medicine from McLennan Community College.
Joe Chow of Dallas is a restaurateur and owner of May Dragon Restaurant and former Mayor of Addison. He previously served as a member of the Addison Business Association, North Texas Commission Board of Directors, Contact Crisis Line, Boy Scouts of America and the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a member and Mayor Pro Tempore on the Addison City Council. Chow received a Bachelor of Arts from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan and a Master of Administrative Studies from Southeastern Oklahoma University.
Jennifer Flanagan of Fort Worth is a registered radiologist assistant at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is a member of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, Society of Radiology Physician Extenders and American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Flanagan received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in radiologic sciences from Midwestern State University.
Shannon Lutz of Cypress is a quality director and radiology technologist at Memorial Hermann Health System. She is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Lutz received an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in radiologic technology from Sam Houston State University.