MOA Board of Trustees

Andrew D. Adair, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP
President

Dr. Adair is currently a family practice physician within the Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Adair graduated from Bellarmine College with a B.A. in Biology before going on to get a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University. Dr. Adair then did two residencies, one with Mt. Clemens General Hospital and then with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Adair is also a member of the clinical faculty at both Des Moines University and Michigan State University, as well as being affiliated with the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Michigan Osteopathic Association, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association.

Emily K. Hurst, DO, FACOI
President Elect

Dr. Hurst attended Iowa State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology. She then attended medical school at Des Moines University where she received her D.O. Currently, Dr. Hurst is the Medical Director for the Canterbury on the Lake Retirement Community, Program Director for the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, eICU Intensivist and eICU Medical Director for Avera Health Systems eCare Services, Intensivist for the Henry Ford Health System and Geriatric Intensivist for IMPACT. Dr. Hurst is also a member of Michigan State University's Clinical Faculty.

Kevin Beyer, DO
Trustee, Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Beyer served as the President of the Southwest Michigan Osteopathic Association (SMOA) for 20 years leading up to this position, and has been an active member of the Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee and Membership Committee. After completing a clinical gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Dr. Beyer proudly served a three-year tour of duty as a Lt. Commander in the Gastroenterology Division at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology as well as being the author of multiple research journal publications. His contributions to the medical community include the education of physicians and students as he is a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor for both Schools of Medicine at Michigan State University.

Stephen R. Bell, DO, FACOI
Immediate Past President

Dr. Bell attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa., and continued his medical education at Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, where he completed a traditional internship, followed by his residency in internal medicine at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton where he was chief resident. He continues to be involved in the education of medical students, interns, and medical residents as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University.

David Best, DO
Past President

Dr. Best graduated from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002.  He completed Family Medicine Residency in 2005 at Garden City Hospital. In his final year of residency, he completed a course in office based opioid treatment and this began his work with treating patients with substance use disorder. He has been providing this standard of care treatment for opioid use disorder patients in Northern Michigan since 2005.

Dr. Best started his post-graduate career at the Bellaire Family Health Center in Bellaire, MI where he worked from 2005-2012.  He has been in private practice since November 2012 and his office is in Traverse City. He and his wife, Lindsay Best, DO, own Best Medical Services, which was certified as an Opioid Health Home in 2021. Best Medical Services specializes in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

Adam Hunt, DO, MHS, FACEP
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Healthcare & Technology

Dr. Hunt is currently a physician with Covenant Health System in Saginaw, MI. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) and Family Medicine (AOBFP). During his time as a student, and through residency, Dr. Hunt has been involved on numerous committees, served as President for the Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association (2017) and served as an MOA delegate to the AOA. His honors include Covenant Team of Excellence (2018), McLaren Oakland Resident of the Year (2016) and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians Resident of the Year (2014).  

Dr. Hunt has a strong background in International Public Health participating in medical missions and study abroad programs in Guatemala, Malawi, Costa Rica and Bangladesh.

Chad Kovala, DO, FACOEP, FACEP
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Education

Dr. Kovala is an emergency medicine physician affiliated with American Physician Partners, TeamHealth, and Corewell Health at several locations throughout Michigan. Dr. Kovala received his osteopathic degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He is Assistant Professor, Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine.  Dr. Kovala served as President of the Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Association from 2014-2015.

Khawaja Ikram, DO
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Healthcare & Technology

Dr. Ikram is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MI at Jackson Orthopedic Care & Surgery.  He received his Doctorate at the University of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery (Des Moines, IA) and completed his post-graduate training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.  He has been involved in numerous MOA committees, has served as a delegate to the MOA and AOA House of Delegates and currently serves as the President of the Southeastern Michigan Osteopathic Association.”

Laila Shehadeh, DO 
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Membership

Dr. Shehadeh is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist in Warren, MI. She is affiliated with Henry Ford Health and part of the Henry Ford medical group. She is Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She received her doctorate at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her post-graduate training at Wayne State University. Dr. Shehadeh is involved in many professional memberships including the MOA, AOA, Macomb County Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Adam Wolfe, DO, 
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Education

Dr. Wolf graduated from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Track Residency at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He works in internal medicine at Metro Health Medical Group / University of Michigan Health-West.  Dr. Wolfe is currently president of the Kent County Osteopathic Association where he has served since 2018, he also served as president from 2012-2013. Dr. Wolfe is a member of the MOA Education Committee and is affiliated with the Michigan Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists and is chair of the Quality and Patient Safety (Subcommittee of GME).

Jasper Yung, DO
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Socio Economics

Rebecca Gorz, DO
Intern/Resident Trustee

Dr. Gorz is currently completing her Emergency Medicine Residency at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.  She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021. She currently serves on the MOA Council of Interns and Residents and received the MOA Outstanding Graduating Senior award in 2021. She was also involved with the Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Association and the Ingham Osteopathic Association. She is Co-Founder of the PPE-MI where she designed and implemented PPE donation drives in Metro Detroit during COVID-19 pandemic.

Maria Rollinger, OMS-II - MSUCOM
Student Doctor Trustee, Co-Director Department of Education

Maria Rollinger is part of the Class of 2026 at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Maria serves as the president of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). She is also the Liaison and Education Committee Lead for the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Some of her honors and awards include Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame Case Competition for a case about Dr. William G. Anderson, DO in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month, and she was awarded the Education Abroad Need and Merit Award for Study Abroad to a medical mission trip to Guatemala.

Kris Nicholoff
Executive Director/CEO

Mr. Nicholoff joined MOA after serving Michigan Dental Association for 22 years as director of governmental affairs, assistant executive director and finally, senior vice president. Nicholoff serves on several community boards and foundations, including the Michigan Dental Association Foundation, Sparrow Home Care, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Advisory Board and The First Tee of Mid-Michigan. He also founded the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund and served on Lansing’s City Council.