Governor Greg Abbott announced on Mar. 26 the reappointment of Manoranjan “Mano” Mahadeva to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term ending February 1, 2027. The council is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Texans by supporting the licensing and regulation of physical therapy and occupational therapy practitioners, as well as registering facilities that provide these services.
Mahadeva, who resides in Frisco, is the former chief executive officer of Millennium Physician Association. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He has also held leadership roles in local civic groups such as serving as past president for both Plano Metro Rotary Club and Plano Early Lions, and previously chaired Leadership Plano’s board.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to Texas leading the nation in job growth and record employment levels. The office maintains its primary location at Austin’s State Insurance Building according to its official website. Governor Abbott was recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to the official website.
The governor’s office focuses on areas such as job creation, expanding economic opportunities, enhancing education quality, protecting individual liberties, empowering parents regarding schooling decisions, and securing Texas’ southern border according to its official website. Greg Abbott has led this office since his election in 2014 according to its official website, providing statewide authority and delivering services across Texas according to its official website.
Mahadeva holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Business Administration in Management from East Texas A&M University.
