Rehabilitation Services Director Mac Honored As Leader of the Month for December 2018

Rehabilitation Services Director Mac has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month award for December 2018.

Mac joined the North Oaks Rehabilitation Services team in 1989 as a Rehab Technician and became a Staff Physical Therapist in 1992. He was promoted to Coordinator of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services in 2008 and Director of Rehabilitation Services in 2014.

"I'm committed to doing good for our patients, staff and community," Mac shares.

Mac earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He was drawn to the profession due to personal experience with athletic injuries and has found it rewarding to help athletes and non-athletes regain function over the years.

He lives in Mandeville with his wife, Lori. They have two children – Zacary, 22, and Savanna, 20.

In addition to family time, Mac likes to read, travel, practice yoga and play guitar. Professionally, he belongs to the American Physical Therapy Association.

“Mac leads with action and always encourages others to ‘make it a great day,'" affirms Vice President of Ancillary Services Sarah Mitchell. "He puts our patients and team before himself and revels in their accomplishments. His energy and passion foster a family atmosphere.“