WITNESS LIST
Finance
September 15, 2016 10:00 AM
Contracting
ON:
Becker, Hershel Chief Procurement Officer (also providing written testimony)
(Department of Information Resources)
Kimbriel, Todd Executive (also providing written testimony) (Dept of Info Resources),
Austin, TX
Pugh, Jacob Manager (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board),
Austin, TX
Wood, Robert (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of Public Accts.)
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (Tech Net), Austin, TX
Department of Information Resources
ON:
Hoffman, John Chief Technology Officer (also providing written testimony) (DIR)
Kimbriel, Todd Executive (Department of Information Resources), Austin, TX
Franchise Tax Phase Out
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller (also providing written testimony)
(Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Sheetz, Samuel Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Americans for
Prosperity), Austin
Graduate Medical Education
ON:
Aiena, Lane J. Family Medicine Physician (also providing written testimony) (Lone Star
Family Medicine/Conroe Family Medicine Residency)
Milligan, Maureen Association (also providing written testimony) (Teaching Hospitals of
Texas), Austin
Preddy, Marshall Associate General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Lone Star
Circle of Care)
Silverman Ph.D., Stacey Deputy Assistant Commissioner (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
Health and Human Services Commission Rider 50
ON:
Adams, Christopher Chief Financial Officer (Any Baby Can - Early Childhood Intervention
Prog Provider)
Bakiris, Tsambika Speech Pathologist (Sonrisas Therapy), ATX
Bourland, Gordon Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association
for Behavior Analysis), Arlington, TX
Bowen, Jr., Stuart W. Inspector General (also providing written testimony) (HHSC OIG)
Brumbaugh, Teresa C. Clinical Director, Occupational Therapist (also providing written
testimony) (Small Hands, Big Hearts clients), Bedford, TX
Carruth, Lisa CFO (also providing written testimony) (HHSC)
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Castro, Mary Full time mother & student (also providing written testimony) (Self; Elijah
Castro), Austin, TX
Clapsaddle, Kathy Speech Language Pathologist (also providing written testimony)
(THERAPY 2000), Dallas, TX
Clifton, Marjorie Policy consultant (Any Baby Can as board member), Austin
Cross, Angie home health occupational therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Kids Home Therapy & Nursing), Boerne, TX
Dupuie, Dena mom (also providing written testimony) (My daughter Brianna)
Edmonson, Kathi (also providing written testimony) (Children with special needs),
Bedford, TX
Ellis, Jimi Owner/CEO Circle of Care (Pediatric Therapy) (also providing written
testimony) (Self), SA, TX
Fransen, Bonnie Caregiver (also providing written testimony) (Nicholas Fransen)
Goble, Pamela CEO/Owner (also providing written testimony) (Ability Pediatric Therapy
of Nursing), San Antonio
Gonzalez, John Student (Self), TX
Gutzmer, Melissa owner, Occupational Therapist (also providing written testimony)
(Small Hands, Big Hearts PTM, LLC clients), Bedford, TX
Hammon, Rachel TX Association for Home Care & Hospice (also providing written
testimony) (TAHCH)
Hennigan, Mary occupational therapy (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Occupational Therapy Association)
Hillger, Justin VP of Therapy at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health (Angels of Care
Pediatric Home Health), Sherman, TX
Jessee, Gary Deputy Exec. Comm. (HHSC)
LaHood, Davida (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio
Lakey, Shannon Alt. Admin for Action Therapy Services (Action Therapy Services),
Richland Hills, TX
Largent, Mary Pediatric Home Health Administration (also providing written testimony)
(Jordan Health Services - Pediatrics), Tyler, TX
Mayberry, Jennifer Pride Home Care (Sandra Rodriguez (pt family)), Rio Hondo, TX
Meyer, Sarah Physical Therapist (also providing written testimony) (children with special
needs), Bedford, TX
Nigliazzo, Sarah Nurse practitioner (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Ortiz, Nanette Pride Home Care (Deborah Ramos), Rio Hondo, TX
Reimer, David Administration (Epic Health Services), Dallas, TX
Reyes, Mayra I am a stay home mom, caregiver (Any Baby Can & other parents w/special
needs)
Riley, Jennifer Pediatric Therapy (also providing written testimony) (Sage Care Therapy),
Dallas
Rivas, Lisa San Antonio Area Manager/PTA (also providing written testimony) (Small
Hands, Big Hearts PTM clients), Bedford, TX
Robison, Kristen RN, VP of Governmental Affairs, Angels of Care (also providing written
testimony) (Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), Sherman, TX
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Russell, Michelle Gonyer Speech Pathologist (also providing written testimony) (my
patients), Boerne, TX
Schick, Brian C. Owner of Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab Facility (also providing
written testimony) (CORF/ORF Therapy for MCD Pediatric patients), New Braunfels, TX
Sharman, JoAnn V. Mom (My daughter), SA, TX
Smith, Blake Outpatient Therapy Facility (Steps 2 Strides Therapy Center), Denison, TX
Smith, Charles Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (HHSC)
Touron, Jessica DOO (Ageless Living Home Health)
Valente, Kenneth Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Guardian Angels
Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Van Den Bent, Jerre Physical therapist (also providing written testimony) (THERAPY
2000), Dallas
Williamson, Sandi grandmom (Self), Ft. Worth
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Gonyer-Russell, Michele Speech Language Pathologist (the children of the Texas Hill
Country), Comfort, TX
Manzano-Gonzalez, Samuel Disabled (Self; children), Round Rock, TX
Moran, Glenda Speech Pathologist (children), San Antonio
Piccola, Kyle Chief Government Relations Officer (The Arc of Texas)
Ray, Karen Chief Counsel (HHSC)
Rymal, Greta Deputy Exec. Comm. (HHSC)
Vasquez, Andy Director (HSSC)
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Caplinger, TJ CEO (Child's Play Therapeutic Homecare)
Castro, Amy Asst. Speech Therapist (Child's Therapeutic Homecare), SA, TX
Costa, Ana Mother/COTA (My Daughter/children of SA)
Glasgow, Damian (Jude Glasgow - my son)
Glasgow, Lynda Physical Therapist Assist. - pediatric home health (Jude Glasgow- my son)
Kuzmar, Katie speech therapist (my employer, children I serve), San Antonio, TX
Manaugh, Bren Health Care Admin (Center for Health Care Services)
Marquez, Rosa Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (Child's Play Therapeutic
Homecare), San Antonio, TX
McFarland, Allison Speech Pathologist (Action Therapy Services)
Paquette, Kate Speech Language Pathologist (Child's Play Homecare/Children of San
Antonio), SA, TX
Perkins, Meldonna Occupational Therapist (Lyle Larson), SA, TX
Ramirez, Mariam Occupational Therapist (Child's Play Homecare/Children of San
Antonio)
Renfrow, Rachele OPIRA (OPIRA)
Rodriguez, Kimberly C.O.T.A. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Dir., Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Rubin, Stephanie (Texans Care for Children)
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Six, Angela Director of Therapy-At Home Healthcare (At Home Healthcare), Corsicana
Suarez, Lori Ann Speech Language Pathologist (Child's Play Therapeutic Homecare), San
Antonio, TX
Thompson, Dustin Director of Business Development (Kids Care Therapy), Addison, TX
Property Tax Relief
ON:
Ashley, Phillip Associate Deputy Comptroller for Fiscal Matters (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Comptroller)
Mann, Laurie PTAD-CPA (Comptroller)
Smith, Ross Home renovation consultant (Self)
Starr, Brantley attorney (Office of the Attorney General), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Esparza, Mike Director - PTAD/Comptroller (Comptroller)