Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Andrew Koenig and Paul Kleponis to the Board of Physical Therapy.

Andrew Koenig

Koenig, of Jacksonville Beach, is the Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital and a licensed physical therapist. Previously, he was a physical therapist at Baptist Medical Center, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Koenig is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, his doctor of physical therapy from Central Michigan University and his master of healthcare administration from the University of North Florida.

Paul Kleponis

Kleponis, of Miami, is a Senior Physical Therapist at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is in his 38^th year as a practicing physical therapist and is a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves. Kleponis is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States and the Knights of Columbus. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Boston University, a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Northwestern University and a clinical doctorate of physical therapy from A.T. Still University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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