Kansas Osteopathic
Foundation
KOF
Mission
Kansas Osteopathic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that educates the public about the benefits of osteopathic medicine and provides scholarships and support to osteopathic physicians.
All members of the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine are also members of the Kansas Osteopathic Foundation (KOF).
The Board meets in regular session twice a year in conjunction with the CME meetings, and other times as needed. The plenary session of the Foundation is conducted at the Spring Annual Meeting & CME of KAOM.
KOF is funded totally by contributions from its members, other individuals, and institutions with an interest in enhancing understanding and servicing the Osteopathic profession.
The Kansas Osteopathic Foundation is governed by a nine member Board of Trustees.
Kansas Osteopathic Foundation Update
July 2026
Leadership
James Rider, DO
President
Roger Unruh, DO
Vice President
Daryl Callahan, DO
Secretary / Treasurer
Mary Franz, DO
KAOM President
Angela Carrick, DO
KAOM President-Elect
Joel Feder, DO
Trustee
Sam Heck, DO
Trustee
Cameron Knackstedt, DO
Trustee
Michael McClintick, DO
Trustee
Ron Whitmer, DO
Trustee