Article archive / February 1, 2016
Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 2. Source pages: 14.
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists announced at their January 22 meeting that Dr. Chris Garner would take on the duties of Complaints Coordinator.
According to the board’s minutes, “Dr. Zimmermann reported that he and Dr. Lambert interviewed 3 very well qualified applicants: Dr. Erica Meyers, Dr. Chris Garner and Dr. Jill Hayes…”
The board reviewed the candidates in executive session and afterward Zimmermann and Lambert recommended Dr. Garner to fill the position. The board members agreed by unanimous vote.
According to the state contracts reporting, the consulting contract for the position is $4,000 per year.
Outgoing Coordinator is Dr. Gary Pettigrew, who announced last year that he would be retiring but who agreed to stay on to help the new Coordinator.
Dr. Chris Garner (center) was recently selected by the state psychology board to serve as complaints coordinator. Here, he speaks at a previous conference on panel regarding placebo effects. Dr. Darlyne Nemeth (L) and Social Worker Bob Waggener also spoke.
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