Our Caring Staff

Below are the profiles of OPC's staff.


Name:

Elliot Weintrob

Position:

President, CPO

About:

Elliot is the president of Orthotic Prosthetic Center and a certified prosthetist/orthotist. Elliot is a graduate of the University of Maryland and earned his Certificate in both Prosthetics and Orthotics from Northwestern University Medical School. He is certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

As a 1992 Olympian and 2003 Ironman triathalete, he knows first hand the importance of having and maintaining an active lifestyle. While his patients' range in age from 6 months old to 89 years, Elliot's primary focus is to return them to the lifestyle prior to their limb loss.


Name:

Ben Koch

Position:

Certified Prosthetist

About:

Joining the team in 2005 as a technician's apprentice, Ben had aspirations of eventually returning to school to become a certified prosthetist. This goal was achieved in 2007 as Ben completed the prosthetic certificate program at California State University Dominguez Hills, and then returned to OPC to complete his one year residency. Ben prides himself on keeping an open mind and exploring the various prosthetic options that are available to each individual patient and their specific needs, goals and expectations.

Ben graduated Cum Laude from St. Joseph's Univ. Philadelphia, PA in 2002. He was a NCAA track athlete who had many achievements including a personal best 4:07 mile.


Name:

Jon Jaskiewicz

Position:

CPO

About:

Jon is an ABC certified orthotist/prosthetist. He received his training at Northeast Metro Technical College, White Bear Lake, MN and received his BA from the The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. He began his career in 1990 at Gillette Children's Hospital, St. Paul, MN and has since practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Jon is a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. He is certified in state of the art technologies such as the Walk Aid, C-leg, Rheo knee and Proprio foot. Areas of interest include pediatric orthotic and geriatric prosthetic care.


Name:

Wanza Swann

Position:

Office Manager

About:

Staff


Name:

Kierre Taylor

Position:

Billing Coordinator

About:

Kierre joined the OPC family in 2009 as a billing coordinator. She has become a specialist in working through the red tape and advocating on behalf of the patient. Kierre enjoys working at OPC because of the family environment and her supportive co-workers. Interacting with patients and watching them thrive is one of her favorite perks. When this busy Mom to two girls has some time to relax, she can be found reading a book.


Name:

Liz Teopaco

Position:

Patient Care Coordinator

About:

Liz has been with OPC for over 6 years. She has always made great efforts to make our patients feel comfortable. " I love meeting and talking with all the wonderful and diverse people we take care of. You don't see the amputation, or other physical challenges, you see the strong, hard working and independent people who carry themselves with confidence, perseverance and overcome all odds".


Name:

Mark Latta

Position:

Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician, Lab Manager- RTPO

About:

Mark graduated from Spokane Falls Community College Technician program in 2002. He is an ABC registered technician in both prosthetics and orthotics. Mark specializes in creative solutions for complex prosthetic patients. He gaines great satisfaction knowing that he is an integral part of a patients success. When not at work Mark can usually be found riding his tractor or working on his mountain home.


Name:

Jeff Sanderson

Position:

Orthotic Technician

About:

Jeff has always enjoyed working with his hands. Prior to entering the field of orthotic fabrication in 2006, he worked in custom manufacturing. Creative and innovative, Jeff believes that "if you can dream it I can build it."