Richard Rubin
Reisterstown, MD
January 21, 2011
Executive Director MAOT
Richard was the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Orthopaedic Technologists for the past three years. He was not only instrumental in making MAOT a well known and established association, he was also a avid supporter of the NBCOT. A man with a very strong and lovable personality whose medicine of choice was laughter. He is survived by his wife Stacy of 32 years and children Scott, Josh, and Marci. Rich will be greatly missed by all of us and will be remembered in our hearts and minds.
A Memorial Testing Sponsorhip will be established by the NBCOT in his name to honor his contributions to the profession of Orthopaedic Technology.
Julianne (Julie) Kane
Kennebunk, ME
October 30, 2010
Dedicated OTC from 1991-1997
Julie spent much of her professional career in the field of orthopaedics which included working for Maine Coast Orthopaedic Associates. She was the first woman to be elected President of the New England Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (NESOT) and authored several articles published in the National Orthopaedic Journals.
Julie lost her courageous battle with breast cancer at her home on October 30, 2010. She was 57 years old. Those wishing to pay their respects are invited to send a donation in memory of Julianne Kane to:
The Cancer community Center
778 Main Street
South Portland, Maine 04106
Lloyd Selbourne Constable, OTC
Tucson, AZ
August 7, 2009
Dedicated OTC from 1986-2009
Lloyd was a member of the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists Honor Society for his hard work and dedication.
John J. (Jake) Trivitt
December 21, 1931 - July 22, 2007
Dedicated OTC from 1989 - 2007
Formally of Houston, TX. Retired to Clintwood, VA
Rickey Merralle Henderson
March 10, 2007
Oklahoma City, OK
Rickey Henderson, loving husband of Cindy Henderson (President of NAOT). Rickey supported Cindy in all aspects of her career and gave her unending love and support throughout her NAOT Presidency.
While Rickey was not an OTC, the support he showed as a spouse to Cindy and to our profession will be greatly missed.
Fritz Gamble
February 21, 2006
Blue Springs, MO
Fritz Gamble was one of the founding fathers of the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists. Fritz was also one of the original vendor representatives that helped NAOT get started when it was still the National Federation of Orthopaedic Technologists (NFOT).
John J. (Jake) Trivitt
Mark I. Jacobson, OTC
March 2006
San Diego, CA
Dedicated OTC 1988 - 2006
Patrick McGuire, OTC
March 10, 2005
Diamond Bar, CA
Dedicated OTC 2001-2005
Doris Hardy, OTC
September 23, 2004
Dalton, IL
Dedicated OTC From: 1982~2004
Doris worked at Cooke County/John Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL from 1980 until 2003, during which she was also a clinical instructor. She was a Past Secretary of the Orthopaedic Technologists Association of Illinois.
A Memorial Grant has been established in her name to honor her contributions to the profession of Orthopaedic Technology
