Al Pike, Cp(E) Email & Phone Number

Minnetonka Mn

Al is a self-taught photographer with over 50 years behind a camera. His photography as a board certified prosthetist has been seen in business magazines, journals, and books. For a period of time during his career in prosthetics he managed a multi-media department at Otto Bock Orthopedic USA producing photography and video for marketing and education. Since retirement in 2012 he is focusing on the artistry of digital photography. With the purchase of his first Nikon DSLR camera in 2010 he is pursuing interests that include aviation photography and vintage glamour. His digital photography has received awards, been published in magazines, calendars, and displayed in art galleries. Al is a member of the International Society for Aviation Photography.

Our mission was the realistic portrayal of the amputee in the media, and amputees in amputee roles in movies and on television. Secondly the authentic representation of prostheses, and the professionals who design & fit them. The work of Amputees In Hollywood has been reported in the Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, O&P Business News, and InMotion the magazine of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA).Amputees in Hollywood has been involved with the following major productions:Law and Order (TV series)Charlie Wilson’s’ WarI Know Who Killed MeTerminator SalvationIn the Valley of ElahPlanet Terror (Cherry Darling at Comic Con 2007)True Grit (2010)LooperLaw and Order SVU (TV series)Criminal Minds (TV series)Hawaii Five-O (TV series)Grey’s Anatomy (TV series) Person of Interest (TV series)

Regional Amputation Center Minneapolis

Recruited 1999 - Retired 2012In addition to clinical prosthetist I was liaison between the medical center and community providers of prostheses and their services.• Served in the role of educator to PM&R physician residents on the subject of prosthetic rehabilitation of the amputee.• Hosted education seminars and workshops conducted by manufactures of high tech prosthetic components to educate medical center staff and community prosthetists on new emerging technology to better serve amputee veterans throughout the state of Minnesota and surrounding area.• Conducted presentations to various military leaders, members of Congress, military service organizations leadership, and other VIP visitors using as a visual aid a collection of prostheses examples dating as far back as the mid 1800s.With the establishment of the Amputation System of Care in 2008 assumed the responsibility of Prosthetist Consultant for the North Central Region, and appointment to the VA Prosthetics Leadership Board. In this role I communicated directly with the National Program Director of Prosthetic & Orthotic Clinical Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Clinical Prosthetics Consultant to manufacturers & companies with concepts for the prosthetic industry.Disability awareness training (amputation).Technical advisor amputees/prostheses in the media (Motion picture, Novels, and Theater).Expert testimony for personal injury litigation involving amputation.Consultant - College Park Industries, Inc 1996-1997Consultant - Gerson Lehrman Group

Flying Cloud Airport

Planes of Fame East was an airworthy collection of WW II aircraft owned by Robert (Bob) Pond, based at Flying Cloud airport in Minnesota, and now located at the Palm Springs Air Museum, California.Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, North American B-25J Mitchell, North American P-51D Mustang, Goodyear FG-1D (Corsair), Bell P-63 Kingcobra, Douglas A-26C Invader, TBM Avenger, Grumman F4F (Wildcat), Grumman F6F-5 (Hellcat), Grumman F8F-2 (Bearcat), Republic P-47D (Thunderbolt), Supermarine SpitfireMk XIV, Douglas A-1H Skyraider, P-40N Warhawk, Lockheed P-38J Lightning, North American T-6G (Texan), Boeing PT-17/N2S-5 Stearman

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Member of upper management of Otto Bock Orthopedic USA in the day to day operation of the organization.Technical support, lecturer, and instructor on new prosthetic technologies and prosthetic/orthotic components. Researched new orthotic and prosthetic technologies and techniques, and attended related national & international conferences & meetings as upper management of the organization.Managed multimedia and advertising department that involved designing video production & photography suite. Served as legal liaison to various law firms throughout the United States on behalf Otto Bock Orthopedic and/or their customers in matters involving prosthetic and orthotic product liability. Involved in discovery, depositions, and expert testimony.

Washington Dc

Appointed first amputee liaison to the profession of orthotics and prosthetics.Instrumental in the founding of the Amputee Coalition of America.Co-sponsored with Veterans Administration 1st international conference on CAD/CAM.Recognized in 1996 for bringing Orthotics-Prosthetics to the Internet.