Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award

The Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP, dist., Distinguished Service Award is presented to one physician or individual during years when a worthy candidate exists for meritorious service to MAOPS and the osteopathic profession over a long period of time, as stated in MAOPS bylaws. All physician candidates must be members of MAOPS.

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The 2025 MAOPS Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award recipient is Lori Haxton, MA, of ATSU.

Mrs. Haxton retired from ATSU in April 2025, after serving the university for over thirty-seven years. Lori served as the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at the time of retirement. Along with her service to ATSU, Lori has long been an advocate for the osteopathic profession receiving the MAOPS Medallion Award in 2012. Her positive outlook and personality have influenced countless students and colleagues over the years.

Historical List of Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award Winners:

2025 – Lori Haxton, MA
2024 – Victoria Damba, DO
2023 – Robert C. Scanlon, II, DO
2022 – Jon Roberts, DO
2021 – Jeffery Kerr, DO
2020 – Jeff Dryden, DO, CME. FACOI
2019 – Lee Parks, DO
2018 – Neal LaPointe, DO
2017 – Kevin Hubbard, DO, MACOI
2016 – Bruce Williams, DO, FACOFP
2015 – Ken Jones, DO
2014 – G. Michael Johnston, DO
2013 – Rex O. Lee, DO
2012 – Ronald Strong, DO
2011 – Timothy W. Jennings, DO; Bonnie M. Bowles
2010 – James L. Wieberg, M.Ed.
2009 – Henry D. Petry, DO
2008 – Thomas S. Spooner, DO
2007 – Richard A. Witte, DO
2006 – Elaine W. Joslyn, DO
2004 – Kenneth E. Ross, DO
2003 – Richard M. Secor, DO
2002 – Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO
2001 – Arturo Gonzalez, DO
2000 – Robert G. Ricci, DO
1999 – L. David Linsenbardt, DO
1997 – Wilson P. Bailey, DO
1996 – C. Preston Chester, DO
1995 – Stephen J. Bazzano, DO
1994 – Wilbur T. Hill, DO
1993 – John C. Olson, DO
1991 – James P. Cox
1989 – Phillip L. Accardo, DO
1988 – William H. Voss, DO
1987 – Jerry Thomas, DO
1986 – James R. Stookey, DO
1985 – Keith Adams
1984 – Ernest L. Slaughter, DO
1983 – Ernest P. Hansen, DO; Benjamin S. Jolly, DO
1982 – James C. Clouse, DO
1981- James G. Miller, DO; W. A. Rohlfing, DO
1980 – Zach Barnes, DO; L. Raymond Hall, DO; Isabel Poepsel
1979 – David Gardner, DO; Pat Patterson
1978 – James A. DiRenna, Sr., DO; Max T. Gutensohn, DO; Joseph M. Yasso, Sr., DO; William Dorsey
1977 – Lee E. Davidson, DO
1976 – Mary King Long, DO; Calem Belove
1975 – J. S. Denlow, DO; Ralph Kiesling
1974 – Grover N. Gillum, DO; Wallace M. Pearson, DO; Barbara Bailey; P. Pierre Dominique, J.D.
1973 – Wilbur V. Cole, DO; H.I. Nesheim, DO; Robert E. Owen, DO; Thelma Baker, DO; John Hailey
1972 – B. I. Axtell, DO; A. C. MacRae, DO
1971 – S. H. Leibov, DO
1970 – Vernon H. Kasner, DO

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The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) was founded in 1897 in Kirksville, MO – the birthplace of osteopathic medicine – as the professional organization for physicians holding Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees.