Marietta, Georgia — November 7, 2025 — Dr. Brian McAulay, President of Life University, is pleased to announce the appointment of the following chiropractors to the Life University College of Chiropractic Advisory Board:
- Bob Bacon, D.C.
- Stuart Bernsen, D.C.
- Joseph Clarino, D.C.
- Lona Cook, D.C.
- Jason Deitch, D.C.
- Dean DePice, D.C.
- Tony Ebel, D.C.
- Stephen Franson, D.C.
- Brad Glowaki, D.C.
- Patrick Greco, D.C.
- B.J. Hardick, D.C.
- Jason Helfrich, D.C.
- Stuart Hoffman, D.C.
- Stuart Katzen, D.C.
- Brian Lieberman, D.C.
- Liz Anderson Peacock, D.C.
- Stephanie Masek, D.C.
- Dawn Thomas, D.C.
“We are honored that these exceptional doctors have accepted this important appointment,” said Dr. McAulay. “Their outstanding success in practice, deep understanding of business principles and unwavering dedication to their communities and the chiropractic profession make them ideal partners in advancing the mission of Life University.”
The newly formed Advisory Board, composed of distinguished Life University alumni and long-standing friends of the institution, will serve as a strategic resource for the College of Chiropractic. Its first charge will be to collaborate with faculty and leadership in creating a comprehensive business curriculum designed to ensure that graduates of the Doctor of Chiropractic program are fully prepared to succeed in practice upon graduation.
The business curriculum will focus on equipping students with vital skills in practice management, marketing, financial planning, compliance, team leadership and community engagement, empowering graduates to build thriving practices and lead with confidence in the current and future healthcare landscape.
One of the appointees said, “It’s an honor to contribute to shaping the future of chiropractic education. Life University’s vision to unite clinical excellence with strong business acumen will ensure that our future chiropractors can serve their patients – and their communities – with both skill and sustainability.”
By integrating this forward-thinking business education with Life University’s world-class chiropractic training, the College of Chiropractic will continue to set the standard for preparing graduates who are not only exceptional clinicians but also successful entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators in the profession.
For media inquiries regarding the new COC Advisory Board, please contact:
Dr. Gilles A. LaMarche
Vice President of University Advancement
Gilles.LaMarche@life.edu; 770.426.2674
For more information about Life University, visit life.edu.
About Life University
Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic, the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and three graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.
Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, Life U recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.
Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,400 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 60 countries.
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
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