146 Leadership completely computerized all office operations, including records and communication. The staff proposed a new modernized logo, changing the bold uppercase block letters to lowercase letters with a modern look, thereby projecting the attributes of humility and service to members and the public. Along with the logo, the core values of advocacy, education, and leadership would appear prominently on all official communications. In July 2012, the AOA Board of Trustees selected Pete as the recipient of the Bob E. Jones, CAE, Award in recognition of his leadership and contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine. Pete was recognized during the 2012 AOA House of Delegates Annual Meeting. Ask any past president that served with Pete and they will tell you that they admired his work ethic and appreciated his availability at all hours to help determine what physician leaders needed to solve complex issues. Being vertically blessed, Pete was easy to identify in a crowded room if you needed him, for he always stood above all the rest. Whether it was warming previously chilled relationships with other organizations, such as AAFP, or working collaboratively with AOA and the other osteopathic specialty colleges, Pete had the instinct and skill to help ACOFP’s executive committees achieve the best outcomes possible. He accomplished this by making sure all who represented ACOFP were well prepared and well supported from the national office. Pete was Pete celebrating his 15-year ACOFP anniversary. Pete and staff on Nov. 30, 2018, his last day at ACOFP. Pete (post-retirement) with ACOFP staff at the 2019 Annual Convention in Chicago.
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