Members Highlighted for Outstanding Care and Accolades

AARC member Rachel Gentzler, BS, RRT, was featured in an article on the KRVN website for receiving her hospital’s 2026 Caring Kind Award, which goes to a staff member who exemplifies caring, compassion, and dedication in a spirit that enhances a positive work environment and patient care. Read it Here

AARC member Ryan McLeod, RRT, RRT-NPS, was featured in a video on KXII.com about NICU care and the role that respiratory therapists play in these units. Watch it Here

 AARC member Justin Misuraca, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, was featured in a Denver Gazette article about the dangers lasers pose to aircraft; nine years ago, he was struck in the eye by a laser while working on a Flight for Life helicopter. Read it Here

AARC members Patricia Ingle, MS, RRT, and Brian Kessler, MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, were featured in an article on the WBIW website about their reappointment to the Respiratory Care Committee by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Read it Here

 AARC member Nicole McKenzie, PhD, RRT, was featured in an article on the University of Toledo website recognizing the university’s respiratory care program for receiving CoARC’s Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success award for the ninth consecutive year. Read it Here