James W. Liston, CP
Practice Manager

Jim Liston, CP, FAAOP, received his Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University Medical School in 1990 after completing his Bachelors degree at the University of Utah in Exercise and Sports Science. He became American Board Certified in Prosthetics in 1992 and founded SPOT (Specialized Prosthetic and Orthotic Technologies) in 1994. He has been instrumental in developing prosthetic systems and educating practioners in their use. He took a special interest in improving lower extremity prosthetic comfort throught the use of material science and suspension methods. "The key to a successful fitting," Jim says, "is accurately capturing residual limb shape and successfully connecting the prosthesis to it, eliminating friction and shear forces."

Hanger Orthopedic acquired SPOT in 2007 and Liston has enjoyed being a part of a much larger organization with over 600 care centers throughout the country. "The acquisition has allowed us to be part of a larger team, with experts in a wide variety of disciplines."

Jim's philosophy is simple, "success is found in the details." He believes sufficient follow up and attention to detail to be the cornerstone of a successful fitting. "The patient is our #1 priority."

Phil M. Stevens, CPO

Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP joined the staff of Hanger in summer 2006. He is a highly skilled practitioner with specialties in pediatric orthotics, lower extremity orthotics and cranial remolding. He is also a regional upper extremity prosthetic specialist within Hanger's national upper extremity prosthetic program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Phil currently serves on the general board of directors of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and on the clinical content committee for the organization's annual meeting and scientific symposium. Prior to joining SPOT, Phil worked for Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics L.P., Houston. He is a 2001 graduate of the University of Washington (Seattle) and received his Master's degree in Allied Health Education and Administration (M.Ed.) from the University of Houston in 2006. He is the winner of the 2006 Graduate Student Research Award by the University of Houston's College of Education.

Wendy J. Remington, CPO

Wendy joined SPOT in July 2007 working in prosthetics. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at the University of Utah and received certificates in prosthetics and orthotics from California State University, Dominguez Hills. While studying in California she had a unique opportunity to work with amputees in the Long Beach Veterans Administration in a state-of-the-art gait analysis laboratory. Wendy completed her prosthetics residency at Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City where she treated children ranging from age 4 months to 19 years old.

Wendy recently completed her residency in orthotics with Hanger which also included a brief return to Shriners Hospital for Children for training in pediatric orthotics where she focused on infantile and idiopathic scoliosis treatments. Wendy passed orthotic board exams in 2010 which earned her the title of CPO.

Wendy entered the prosthetics and orthotics profession because she found it a unique and rewarding aspect of health care where she may use creativity to enable individuals to achieve personal rehabilitation and goals. Wendy's warm demeanor, attention to detail, and varied background make her a valued member of our health care team.

Richard B. Hunsaker
Board Eligible Orthotist

Branch Hunsaker has been with Hanger since June 2009, when he joined our team as an Orthotic Resident. Branch recently received a Bachelor of Science degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center in the orthotics and prosthetics program. Branch became interested in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics as he began wearing ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) at the age of 16. He feels that this experience helps him see things from the patient's perspective. Branch recently completed his residency in orthotics with Hanger and is preparing to sit for board exams later this year to earn the title of Certified Orthotist. Branch is a Wyoming Native, and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. He currently lives in Murray with his wife and daughter.

Steve Gotfredson
Lab Coordinator

Steve Gotfredson is responsible for maintaining the lab and fabricating prosthetic devices. He is a 2004 graduate of St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn., where he majored in biomedical science. He joined the staff at Otto Bock HealthCare, first in Minneapolis, and then at Otto Bock's manufacturing and engineering facility in Salt Lake City. Steve has always had in interest in the healthcare field, and his long-term plans include certification in orthotics and prosthetics. Steve enjoys the beauty of the Utah terrain, and is polishing his skiing skills, a sport he learned in his native Minnesota. Steve also likes to snowboard, hike and bike.