Biofreeze Announces Humanitarian of the Year
Biofreeze/Performance Health honored Brian Wofford, DC, of Encinitas, Calif, with the Humanitarian of the Year award at the Parker Seminar’s Winter Convention in Las Vegas.

Perry Isenberg (right), vice president of marketing for Performance Health, presents Brian Wofford, DC, with his award.

Wofford was awarded for his achievements and continued volunteer service in his community, including coaching many sports teams and offering chiropractic services for the Canyon Coalition to Hispanic workers at no charge.

“I take great pride in my family and in my profession,” Wofford says.

World Chiropractic Alliance Names Chiropractor of the Year
Yannick Pauli, DC, was named Chiropractor of the Year by the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) for his active service as a member of the WCA International Board of Governors, as well as for his devotion to bringing chiropractic wellness to people throughout the world.

Pauli has brought his chiropractic services to Lima, Panama; the Peruvian Provinces; and most recently Lausanne, Switzerland, where he now runs a family wellness-oriented office specializing in the care of children suffering from various learning disabilities and behavioral disorders.

Pauli also lectures on the neurological and philosophical implications of chiropractic wellness at the Swiss Chiropractic Institute in Bern, Switzerland; and he has made presentations at the Swiss Chiropractic Association Continued Education Seminar.

Dean of Enrollment Named at Parker College of Chiropractic
John Plotts, DC, formerly director of the Howard Center for Christian Studies at Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, has been named dean of enrollment management at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. With this new position, Plotts will oversee Parker’s admission and financial aid departments.

Plotts was chosen for this position because of his incredible knowledge, past experience, and astute leadership in this specified area of study.

Chiropractic Leader Passes
Van Mericas, DC, respectable board member for the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER), has died.

Mericas served on various committees and held prestigious positions as secretary/treasurer, vice president, and ultimately president during his 22 years on the board. In addition to his contribution to FCER, Mericas was involved with the American Chiropractic Association and the Michigan State Chiropractic Association.

Mericas earned two Bronze Stars with Oak Leaf Clusters for his service in World War II. In addition, his involvement in the community of Dearborn, Mich, was so appreciated that the city named an arboretum in his honor at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

“He made a great impact on chiropractic,” says George B. McClelland, DC, vice president of FCER. “He will be sorely missed.”