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Board Contacts

Below is the contact information for the Board of Directors for AEIRS

Chair of the Board

Jeffrey Killion, Ph D,RT(R)(QM)
Work 940-397-4679
E-mail jkillion@aeirs.org

Jeff Killion, Ph.D., R.T. (R)(QM) is an associate professor at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas were he teaches in the Bachelors, Radiologist Assistant, and Masters programs. Before coming to Midwestern State University Jeff was a Radiologic Science program director at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He completed his bachelors and masters degrees in radiologic science from Midwestern State University and received his Ph.D. in health studies education at Texas Woman's University. He is an active member of AEIRS, ASRT, and the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists. Jeff also writes and speaks at the state, national, and international levels. He is an experienced educator of over 15 years.

President

James Murrell, MSRS,RT(R)(M)(QM)(CT)
Work 505-881-1234
E-mail jmurrell@aeirs.org

James Murrell, MSRS, RT (R)(M)(QM)(CT) currently serves as the Radiography Program Director at Pima Medical Institute's Albuquerque Campus. He has been in the classroom for eight years; administration for four. James has served AEIRS as the Secretary/Treasurer for several years, having been elected President-Elect at the 2006 Annual Meeting in Denver.

James graduated from the University of Louisiana-Monroe in 1989 with a BS in Radiologic Technology. He then earned a MS in Executive Management from Troy University and another MS degree from Midwestern State University. He is currently enrolled as a PhD student at the University of New Mexico as he majors in Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology under the guidance of Dr. Patsy Boverie.

Murrell has been active with several organizations such as the New Mexico Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and others. He is a frequent speaker at international, state and local societies.

President-Elect

Mari King, Ed D, RT(R), CDT
Work 570-674-6403
E-mail mking@aeirs.org

Mari P. King, Ed D, RT(R), CDT has been the vice president of academic affairs at College Misericordia since March 2006, after serving as interim vice president of academic affairs, chair of the Health Sciences Division, and a faculty member in the Medical Imaging Department since 1976.

She received an associate degree in Radiologic Technology from College Misericordia and began teaching there as a radiography instructor. She earned her bachelor.s degree in 1979 from College Misericordia, a master.s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Health Services Administration from Marywood University and her doctorate of education degree in Educational Technology from Lehigh University.

Dr. King currently serves as president-elect of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS), where she has been a member since 1991. She has also served as secretary-treasurer, director-at-large, board advocate of the Membership Committee and Research/Scholarship Committee, and chair of the Annual Conference Committee and Honors Lecture Committee.

Her professional experience includes working at four regional hospitals and publishing and presenting numerous research papers. In addition, Dr. King is active in regional and professional communities and serves on the board of directors of the Wyoming Valley Health Care Visiting Nurse Association.

Secretary/Treasurer

Barbara Smith, MS, RT(R)(QM)
Work 503-977-4033
E-mail bsmith@aeirs.org

Barbara Smith, MS, RT(R)(QM), FASRT is an instructor in the Radiologic Technology program at Portland Community College where she has taught since 1984. She graduated from Oregon State University with a BS degree in Environmental Education after which she received an associate degree in Radiologic Technology from Portland Community College. Recently she completed a MS degree in Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education from Portland State University. She was elevated as ASRT Fellow in 2002 and the Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologists inducted her as life member in 2003. She does presentations at state, regional and national meetings as well as being involved in professional activities at these levels. Her publication activities include Merrill.s Atlas, articles, book reviews and chapter contributions. Barbara lives in Tigard, Oregon with her husband Wayne and son Nick, 16, who will be a senior in high school. Her older son Cliff, 23, is busy buying his first house in a town nearby.

Director-at-Large

James Johnston, Ph D, RT(R)(CV)
Work 904-397-4608/ toll free 866-575-4305
E-mail jjohnston@aeirs.org

James Johnston is an Assistant Professor of Radiologic Science at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Prior to accepting this position he served as a program director at a community college radiography program for 10 years. James currently teaches courses in the Associate, Bachelor's, Radiologists Assistant, and Master's programs at MSU. James is also very active in his profession. In addition to serving on the AEIRS board of directors he is president of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, and serves on several committees for ASRT and TSRT. He enjoys giving back to a profession that has been so good to him.

James completed his radiography education at South Plains College in Lubbock Texas. He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's in Radiologic Science from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. He then received his PhD in Health Studies from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. James is certified in Radiography and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiography. He is an active researcher, writer, and lectures and the local, state, national, and international levels.

He is married and lives with his beautiful wife, kids, horses, dogs, and cats on his little piece of heaven just outside of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Director-at-Large

Joy Menser, MSM, RT(R)(T)
Work 270-686-4633
E-mail jmenser@aeirs.org

Joy Menser MSM, RT (R) (T) is currently a Program Director at Owensboro Community and Technical College. She has worked in this capacity for three years. Joy has had an extensive career in Radiography and also is registered in Radiation Therapy.

Joy completed her Radiography education at the Health Occupation Annex in Madisonville, KY in 1983. In 1999 she attended Chattanooga State Community college where she completed her education in Radiation Therapy. She then attended Oakland City University in Oakland City IN. to complete her Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in 2003.

Joy lives in Madisonville, KY with her husband Larry. She has two children a daughter Stephanie who attends Western Kentucky University and a son Chad who is a senior in High school. Joy has been very active with her church and youth group to include several mission trips.

Joy has been a member of the ASRT and KSRT since 2000 and a member of AEIRS since 2005. Joy is very excited to be a part of organizations that leads the Professional path for so many.

Director-at-Large

Linda Yurko, MA, RT(R)(M)
Work 336-734-7180
E-mail lyurko@aeirs.org

Linda Yurko, MA, RT(R)(M) has been an educator in Radiological Sciences for 14 years. She has served as instructor, clinical coordinator & program coordinator of Radiography and Chair of Imaging Technologies at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC. Her last three years she has served as the Director of Allied Health programs and program coordinator for Radiography. She completed her radiography education from Presbyterian Hospital School of Radiology, in Charlotte, NC, obtained her Bachelor of Science from Greensboro College, NC, and a Master.s from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.

Linda lives in Jamestown, NC with her husband Gary, daughter.s Lyndsay, 20, who is taking college transfer courses at a community college, and Kristin, 17, who is heading to East Carolina University this fall. Son, David, 25, graduated from UNC-Charlotte, with an Electrical Engineering degree.

Linda also serves as Resource Expert in Mammography for the Spectrum, Board Advocate of the Educator Workforce Development Committee, Chair of the Atlanta CI Workshop Committee, and has served as chair of the AHRA Committee and Honors Lecture Committee.

Linda is currently President of the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technology. She is an active member in state and national societies, chairing and participating in numerous committees.



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