Board of Governors

President
Matthew Told D.O.- Son of Thomas N Told, rural family physician in Colorado. Some of Matt’s fondest memories are making house calls with his father. Matt attended NSUCOM graduating in 2008 with his DO degree. He then pursued a family medicine residency in Rapid City South Dakota where he focused on surgical procedures and operative OB. He currently practices in Grangeville, Idaho where he is currently the CMO at Syringa Hospital. He enjoys practicing in rural Idaho were he provides coverage for the ER, hospital and out patient clinics. During his off times he likes spending time with his children, in a variety of outdoor sporting activities.

Vice President
Sarah Davis D. O.- Dr. Davis graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. She completed her family medicine residency at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, MI. In 2016, Dr. Davis returned to graduate medical education, completing a plus one residency in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at LECOM Health in Erie, PA. Upon completion of this program, Dr. Davis joined the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, serving as Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice. She recently began serving as an affiliate faculty member, precepting residents in OMT, at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho.

Treasurer and Secretary
Brian Rodgers D. O.
Doctor Rodgers received his DO degree from Kansas City University in 1994, and then went on to his internship and residency from Tucson General hospital. He currently practices in Bountiful, Utah in Family Medicine. He has been active in Osteopathic leadership. He has served on the Utah Osteopathic Medical Association Board for eight years including two terms as president. He has also been the Family Medicine Department Chair at Lakeview Hospital. He has been serving on the credentials committee at the same institution since 2010.

Ex-Officio Governor
David J. Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP Dr. Park serves as the national President Elect of ACOFP and spearheaded the formation of ACOFP-MW, the first regional society for ACOFP. He currently lives in Billings, MT and is the Founding Dean of the Rocky Vista University – Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Park received his DO degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY. Dr. Park has been involved in the full spectrum of osteopathic medical education and has been an active leader in many state and national medical organizations.  

President Elect
Benjamin Wilde, DO, FAAFP, is an AOBFP board-certified osteopathic family physician, an associate professor of primary care and osteopathic principles, and the vice chair of the Department of Primary Care Medicine at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) in Ivins, UT. He serves on the case development committee for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners and on other committees within the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Previously, he practiced medicine in rural Worland, Wyoming, where he acted as site lead physician and director of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Currently, he provides medical care at the Doctors Volunteer Clinic and Intermountain Healthcare InstaCare clinics in St. George, UT. 

Governor
Steve Babcock, DO; He attended medical school at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and was in their second graduating class. He completed residency at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been practicing in Wyoming for nine years and is currently practicing in a hospital owned rural health clinic in Mountain View, Wyoming. He enjoys the rural community because he gets to see and interact with his patients outside the clinic which makes it easier to see people as individuals rather than just patients. He enjoy the outdoors with his wife and children.

Governor
Loren Colson D.O.- 
Dr. Colson grew up in Lake Oswego. Oregon. He graduated with a B.A. in Biology from Azusa Pacific University, followed by a Masters in Global Medicine at USC. Dr. Colson attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona and then residency training at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI) in Boise. He served as chief resident and was awarded the Board of Directors Leadership Award. He stayed on as faculty at FMRI and assumed a teaching role. He practices full spectrum Family Medicine. Dr. Colson is also adjunct faculty at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine where he teaches Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

Resident Governor
Dr Kent is a graduate of PNWU in Yakima WA. She is in her third year of residency at the Family Medicine of Idaho in Boise, Idaho. She grew up around the country, following her parents in their service jobs in the military and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. She has lived in 9 states and has treasured her time in the west. Her passions include reproductive health, maintaining her Spanish speaking panel, and incorporating OMT into her practice. She is looking forward to the future as a rural physician in the rocky mountain west! 

Student Governor
Laura Knapp OMS2; Laura is currently a second year student at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine where she is president of the Family Medicine Club. She is originally from Cary, IL, and earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Iowa State University. In her free time she enjoys exploring Boise and Meridian as well as hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.