The ARRT Board of Trustees has appointed Charles Burke, M.D., FACR, FSIR, and Dixie Ferguson, MHA, R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT), MRSO, to four-year terms effective August 1. Ferguson and Burke fill the vacant positions left by retiring trustees Cheryl DuBose, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)(QM)(ARRT), MRSO, FASRT, and David Madoff, M.D., FSIR, FACR, FCIRSE, who have completed their terms on the Board.
Jeff Killion, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(QM)(ARRT), was elected Board President for the coming year. Lauren Shanbrun, M.S, R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT), CNMT, FSNMMI-TS, will serve as Vice President and Darcy Wolfman, M.D., FSRU, FACR, will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Killion joined the Board in 2021, and Shanbrun and Wolfman joined in 2022.
About Burke
Throughout his 25 years in interventional radiology and academic medicine, Burke has remained deeply committed to advancing the quality, safety, and practice of interventional radiology. He has taught as Professor of Interventional Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 2006 and has received multiple honors in the field, most recently as a 2021 Fellow at the American College of Radiology.
"The ARRT has a tremendous influence across our field, and I view this opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees as a meaningful way to give back to a specialty that has shaped my professional life," said Burke. "I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with technologists at every stage of their careers—from trainees just entering the field to seasoned experts. I hope to bring that breadth of experience and perspective to the Board."
About Ferguson
As Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Operations and Accreditation for Lumexa Imaging, Ferguson leads advancement of clinical excellence, quality improvement, accreditation strategy, technologist support, and service line performance across its outpatient imaging enterprise in 14 states. Ferguson's prior experience includes roles in quality and compliance and management and as a radiologic technologist and imaging assistant. She collaborates with state and national groups to advocate for improving the standards of medical imaging technologists and is a current member of ARRT's MR Practice Analysis Committee.
"I'm thrilled to be joining this group of leaders in their work to advance the profession of radiologic technology," Ferguson said. "I’ve experienced firsthand the crucial role of radiologic technologists in delivering quality patient care—from imaging processing to clinical operations—and I look forward to sharing my passion for quality patient care and technologist opportunities as a member of the Board."