Dr. Guy Riekeman Named President of
Palmer College of Chiropractic West

Dr. Guy F. Riekeman has been appointed president of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, Calif. Riekeman will remain president of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, assuming dual presidency of the colleges of the Palmer Chiropractic University System.

Chancellor Michael E. Crawford made the announcement in early February. The new responsibilities are effective immediately.

"Dr. Riekeman's leadership at Palmer College has been unparalleled, and his assuming the presidency of both Palmer College and Palmer College West will help us accelerate our progress," Crawford said. "This is the first time in the history of the Palmer colleges that we will have a single president for both institutions, and I am confident that Dr. Riekeman is up to the challenge. His energy, vision and passion will be instrumental in enhancing the leadership role of Palmer Chiropractic in the profession."

The single presidency for the entire Palmer Chiropractic educational program paves the way for the implementation of a common curriculum for the two present colleges and a third campus planned for Port Orange, Fla.

"I am humbled, honored and excited by the possibilities afforded by this new appointment," Riekeman said. "More than ever, Palmer Chiropractic will be fulfilling its mission to present the chiropractic profession to the world, and I will devote myself to ensuring that we are worthy of that responsibility."

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