A&M-Commerce Alum Reappointed by Texas Governor to State Council
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Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Manoranjan “Mano” Mahadeva was recently reappointed to the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners by Governor Greg Abbott. Mahadeva was previously appointed to the council for the first time in 2020, and his new term is set to expire February 1, 2025. Mahadeva is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Dermatology Partners, based in McKinney, Texas. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from A&M-Commerce in 2000.
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