We are thrilled to introduce the 2026-2027 AMT Board of Directors officers who were appointed during the Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH this past July. We are thrilled to introduce the 2026-2027 AMT Board of Directors officers who were appointed during the Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH this past July.
2026-2027 President of AMT
Michael Waide, EdD, MLS (AMT), CMLA (AMT), RPT (AMT), AHI (AMT) – President
Dr. Waide previously served as the 2025-2026 AMT Vice President. He was elected as President of AMT during the 2026 Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH. He begins his term with deep gratitude, humility, and optimism working alongside the Board of Directors and AMT staff to strengthen the organization and the allied health community.
He has served on numerous committees at the national level, including Audit and Budget (2021), Legislative Advocacy (2018), CMLA EQS (2018-present), CMLA SME (2018-present), Scientific Speakers (2017-2018), Under-40 Observer to the Board of Directors (2017-2018), and the Board of Directors ad hoc Task Force on Finances (2020).
Dr. Waide has an extensive academic background and serves as the President of Pierpoint Community & Technical College in Fairmont, WV. He is also the Provost and Vice President of Academics, holding a tenured professorship in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Dr. Waide obtained a Masters of Divinity/Theology from Emory University (2003), a Master of Philosophy in Human Development from Syracuse University (2017), and a Doctorate in Education from the American College of Education (2021).
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Michael received AMT's Exceptional Merit national award in 2023, Distinguished Service in 2019, and the Mountaineer Service Award from West Virginia in 2019.
2026-2027 Vice President of AMT
Fran Oran, RMA (AMT), RPT (AMT), AHI (AMT)- Vice President
Fran was certified by AMT in 2003. She has held multiple leadership roles including Central Plains State Society (CPSAMT) Treasurer (2006-2012 and 2020-2025), Secretary (2012- 2018) and Prairie Tech Editor/Co-Editor (2010-2018). She has also served as a Member-at-Large on the national AMT Board of Directors since 2018.
Her state awards include Merit of Distinction, Merit of Excellence, Certificate of Accomplishment, and the Jacqueline C. Langdon Service Award. Fran received the following national AMT awards: Most Improved State Society Publication (2011, 2018); Distinguished Achievement (2012); Exceptional Merit (2017); Pillar Award (2022); and the RMA of the Year.
2026-2027 Secretary of AMT
Annette Cook, MLS (AMT)– Secretary
Annette previously served on the AMT Board of Directors prior to being elected Secretary.
Annette holds a Bachelor of General Studies in Biology from Wichita State University, and a Bachelor of General Science from Fort Hays State University After working in the private sector for 21 years, Annette currently serves our veterans at the Robert J. Dole VAMC in Wichita, Kansas where she is the Laboratory Information Manager.
Annette holds numerous State awards, and on the national level has received the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2013, the O.C. ‘Skip’ Skinner award in 2022, and the Exceptional Merit Award in 2023. She received the Pillar Award at the 2025 AMT Annual Meeting.
The Pillar Award recognizes long-time members who have worked faithfully in their state societies and have compiled an impressive track record of service to AMT at the state level.
2026-2027 Treasurer of AMT
Sanda Jones, MLS (AMT) - Treasurer
Sanda has been reelected Treasurer of AMT. She has served as chair or co-chair of the AMT National Online Communications, Publications and Electronic Media committees and as Kentucky State Society President since 2019. She also served as Kentucky Vice President and State Society Editor.
Sanda received the Exceptional Merit Award in 2019 and the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2015. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Kentucky State University and an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Louisville College Medical and Dental Careers. She recently worked as the Support Systems Coordinator of Point of Care Testing for the University of Louisville Healthcare.
In her community, Sanda is a Shelby Life magazine contributing writer, Shelby County Leadership Graduate and has served as the Shelby County Historical Society Past President. She is the recipient of the Martin Luther King Community Award.
View Press Release