CAL Annual Convention Baton Rouge 2026

Chad Nugent

CFP

Chad Nugent, CFP is a certified financial planner for Bonvenu Investment Services. He has over 19 years experience as a financial planner, 22 years overall in financial management experience. He is also a current Jefferson Parish School Board Member, and currently Board President. Chad has been a long time supporter of CAL and is currently CAL's financial advisor.

Bernard Landry

MD, FACR

Bernard "Bud" Landry, MD, FACR is the president/owner of Teleradiology Reading Service in New Orleans. He is a diagnostic radiology expert. He completed his graduation in 1985 and internship at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans. He further completed his residency at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. He has physician's licenses in 21 states and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He has served as the president of the New Orleans Radiology Society, Radiological Society of Louisiana, and the Southern Radiological Conference and was Chairman of the American Association of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology. Dr. Landry currently is also an adjunct clinical assistant professor for the Physician Assistance Program at the LSU Health Science Center- School of Allied Health.

Kathy Weidner

MCS-P, CPCO, CCPC, CCCA

Kathy Weidner, MCS-P, CPCO, CCPC, CCCA better known professionally as Kathy Mills Chang, started as a CA in 1983 working and managing a 5-center chiropractic/multidisciplinary practice. In 2007 she founded and became the president/CEO of KMC University. While leading a team of over twenty plus who help to deliver specific and focused consulting regarding compliance, documentation, coding, insurance and Medicare, she helped to produce and devlop the first of its kind documentation Paperwork System for Doctors of Chiropractic. Kathy is known as one of our profession's premier Medicare, compliance, billing, and documentation experts. Now a Certified Medical Compliance Specialist (MCS-P), a Certified Professional Chiropractic Coder (CCPC) and Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CCPO). She is now recognized at in the top 1% of compliance and reimbursement specialist in the Chiropractic Professions and is established as one of the top speakers and trainers on documentation, Medicare, and Compliance.

Kirk Gair

D.C., IDE

Kirk Gair, D.C., IDE has been in private practice since 1999. He has worked with elite athletes of all levels and is an expert in laser methods ranging from simple point and shoot protocols to advanced neuro re-calibration protocols. His research on high energy green and violet lasers, led to the first ever FDA clearance for a Green & Violet laser for chronic pain. He has also completed additional training in functional medicine and functional neurology under the guidance of internationally acclaimed Dr. Datis Kharrazain, and has patients come from all over the world for help. He has also written numerous articles on lasers that have been published in Dynamic Chiropractic, Chiropractic Economics and various European magazines and sports articles.

Brandon Steele

D.C., FACO

Brandon Steele, D.C., FACO is currently in private practice at Premier Rehab in the greater St. Louis area. He began his career with a post -graduate residency at The Central Institute for Human Performance. During this unique opportunity, he was able to create and implement rehabilitation programs for members of the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues, and Rams. Dr. Steele currently lectures extensively on clinical excellence and evidence- based treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He serves on the executive board of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO). Brandon is also the co-founder of the online clinical resource ChiroUp.com.

Jay Greenstein

D.C.

Jay Greenstein, D.C. is an innovator and thought leader in healthcare. His experience in building a multimillion dollar organization, as well as his formal training at University of Maryland and the Wharton School of Business, has led to his ability to solve the common and challenging pain points of everyday practice, and for the communities we serve. Serving the Chiropractic profession for over 25 years, he has held many leadership roles for state, national and international organizations. He is the CEO and founder of a highly impactful, multi-division organization – A five-location, evidence-based, chiropractic-rehab practice, a human performance and wellness company, and a 501(c)(3) non- profit, clinical research institute. Lastly, he is the CEO of Kaizenovate, a consulting and Technology Company. Dr. Greenstein is a sought after international speaker.

Matthew Antonucci

DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABCDD, FABNN, FABVR, FABBIR, FICC

Matthew Antonucci, D.C., DACNB, FACFN, FABCDD, FABNN, FABVR, FABBIR, FICC is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and a five-specialty board-certified fellow in functional neurology, with nearly 15 years of clinical experience. As a researcher and international lecturer, he specializes in concussions but has also helped transform the health of thousands of patients with complex neurological conditions and performance challenges through tailored brain rehabilitation programs. A highly sought -after speaker, Dr. Antonucci has delivered thousands of hours of education to healthcare providers around the world and has authored several peer -reviewed publications. He is also the Vice President and an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Carrick Institute.

Ronald McMorris

DC, ATC

Ronald McMorris, D.C., ATC is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College. He is owner of Elite Chiropractic in Walker and Albany, the owner of Cam Wellness Center, and co-owner of Ace Physical Therapy. He is the team chiropractor for various Livingston Parish Schools, is on the School Board for Livingston Parish, is on the Board of Regents' at Texas Chiropractic College, is a member of the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners Peer Review Committee, and was a board member of CAL From 2017-2021. Dr. McMorris is a licensed Athletic Trainer, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, is certified in dry needling and is an American Heart Association CPR & AED instructor. Additionally he served as an instructor for the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians from 2008-2012.

Jennifer Brocker

DC, DABCP

Jennifer Brocker, D.C., DABCP is a Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor and is President of the ACA Pediatrics Council. She grew up with a deep respect and curiosity for health care because she grew up under the chiropractic care of her mother; Dr. Patricia Petrie This passion led her to become a 2007 Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. In 2012 she became board-certified as a Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, having completed the required 3-year postgraduate course of study. Additionally, she completed the 80 hour workshop series in Dynamic Body Balancing with Dr. Carol Philips. She currently practices in Portland, Oregon.