PA Professional Licensing Board Disciplinary Actions - January 2026
Summary
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs announced 61 disciplinary actions taken by its 29 professional licensing boards in January 2026. Actions include license revocations, suspensions, civil penalties, and probation orders against individuals and firms across various professions.
What changed
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) has released its January 2026 disciplinary actions, detailing 61 enforcement measures across 29 licensing boards. These actions range from license revocations and suspensions to civil penalties and probation orders. Specific examples include a $3,000 civil penalty for unlicensed practice of public accounting, license revocation for criminal convictions and failure to report them in barbering, and indefinite suspension for a chiropractor pending drug and alcohol evaluation.
Compliance officers should review these actions to understand the enforcement landscape for licensed professionals in Pennsylvania. Key takeaways include the consequences of practicing without a license, failure to report criminal convictions, and operating with lapsed or suspended licenses. Specific penalties noted include civil penalties up to $3,000 and investigation costs, license revocations, and indefinite suspensions. The effective dates of these actions vary, with some taking immediate effect.
What to do next
- Review disciplinary actions for specific professions relevant to your organization.
- Ensure all professional licenses are current and compliant with state regulations.
- Verify that all required reporting, including criminal convictions, is up-to-date.
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $3,000, costs of investigation, license revocation, license suspension, probation.
Source document (simplified)
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS JANUARY 2026 Secretary of State Al Schmidt announced that 61 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, and the Bureau of Election Services and Notaries: PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine
Page 2 of 13 Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties: County # of Actions County # of Actions Adams Lackawanna Allegheny Lancaster Armstrong Lawrence Beaver Lebanon Bedford Lehigh Berks Luzerne Blair Lycoming Bradford McKean Bucks Mercer Butler Mifflin Cambria Monroe Cameron Montgomery Carbon Montour Centre Northampton Chester Northumberland Clarion Perry Clearfield Philadelphia Clinton Pike Columbia Potter Crawford Schuylkill Cumberland Snyder Dauphin Somerset Delaware Sullivan Elk Susquehanna Erie Tioga Fayette Union Forest Venango Franklin Warren Fulton Washington Greene Wayne Huntingdon Westmoreland Indiana Wyoming Jefferson York Juniata Total in-State actions Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses Total
Page 3 of 13 PA Board of Accountancy DeSisto Schneeberger & Associates, P.C., license no. AF000299L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $3000 and costs of investigation of $761.12 because they engaged in the practice of public accounting in the Commonwealth without holding a current license. (1/22/26) PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners Naseer Burzak, license no. BL063493, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for a period of twelve months based on a criminal conviction. (11/17/25) Codell M. Daniels, license number BL054826, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had his barber license revoked because of his criminal convictions and failure to report those convictions. (1/6/26) Terry Williams, Jr., License No. BL058050, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated January 12, 2026, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (01/29/26) Major League Cuts, barber shop license no. BO432568, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty of $2,500 for operating a barbershop with a lapsed and suspended license, employing an unlicensed individual, and violating a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (1/6/26) PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers PA Board of Chiropractic
Page 4 of 13 Scott Michael Pint, D.C., license no. DC006827L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County was indefinitely suspended until he obtains an updated drug and alcohol evaluation and assessment from a treatment provider approved by the Professional Health Monitoring Program demonstrating that he can resume a competent practice of chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (12/9/25) Elk County Daniel Joseph Carr, last known of Saint Marys, Elk County, was ordered to cease and desist from engaging in the practice of chiropractic and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $10,000.00 and investigatory costs in the amount of $4,735.20, for engaging in the practice of chiropractic without a valid license and for continuing to practice chiropractic after the Board ordered the revocation of his license. (12/19/25) PA Board of Cosmetology Carmen Sams, license no. CM014753L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was reprimanded and accessed a civil penalty of $1500 for practicing on a lapsed license. (12/29/25) Fayette County David Aungst III, license no. CO321545, of La Belle, Fayette County, had his application to sit for the cosmetology licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, he shall be granted a restricted license for a period of twelve months based on his criminal convictions. (01/06/26) Montgomery County Margaret Ann Marks, license no. CO154312R, of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/04/25) Mckinley Mills, Jr., License No. CO295248, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated December 18, 2025, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (01/12/26) Island Design Natural Hair Salon, license no. CB124563, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty of $1000 for practicing on a lapsed license. (12/29/25) PA Board of Crane Operators
Page 5 of 13 PA Board of Dentistry Charles William Champion, Jr., DDS, license no. DS026682L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was levied a civil penalty of $4,000.00 as well as the costs of investigation of $290.00 and received a public reprimand, because he engaged in unprofessional conduct. (01/13/26) PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors Monroe County John Walter Fetsock, Jr., license nos. FD138384 and FS015515, and Frey-Fetsock Funeral Home Inc., license no. FR013950, of Cresco, Monroe County, were publicly reprimanded and a joint and several civil penalty of $3,000.00 and a joint and several assessment for costs of investigation of $457.45 was levied because they failed to provide a full and accurate representation of the services rendered and the funeral furnishings provided. (1/21/26) PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy Monroe County Garfield St. Aubin Rawle, massage therapist license no. MSG011482, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, had his license revoked, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000.00, and costs of investigation of $177.56 because Respondent engaged in sexual harassment, sexual impropriety, sexual violation, or sexual abuse; failed to use safe and functional coverage/draping during the practice of massage therapy; and intentionally exposed the client’s genitals. (12/19/25) Lina Fang, massage therapy license no. MSG014578, of College Point, New York, had her license revoked because she presented false credentials or documents or made a false statement of fact in support of her application for licensure; had a license suspended, revoked, or refused or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another jurisdiction; and failed to provide written notice to the Board within 30 days of a disciplinary action taken against her by the licensing agency of another jurisdiction. (12/19/2025) PA Board of Medicine Blair County
Page 6 of 13 Allison Kehoe, license no. MA051313, of Altoona, Blair County, had her physician assistant license indefinitely suspended for violating a prior board order. (01/02/2026) Haytham Abdullah Albizem, MD, license no. MD046344L, of Newtown, Bucks County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County dated December 15, 2025, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (01/12/26) Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public Adams County Cynthia Salazar, notary commission no. 1276563, of New Oxford, Adams County, voluntarily surrendered her notary commission, because Salazar accepted Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for felonies and/or offenses involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit. (01/30/26) Yolanda Reynolds, notary commission no. 1298374, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, was suspended for six months with the entire period stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a probation assessment of $300; administrative penalty of $500 and complete three hours of remedial education because she failed to record in her journal all required information for all notarial acts she performed. (01/30/26) John DiTonno, notary commission no. 1040576, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, has been suspended for the period of 12 months, together with a probation assessment fee of $600.00 and an administrative penalty of $500.00 because they failed to record in their journal all required information for all notarial acts they performed. (1/13/2026) Lancaster County Thomas Canavan, notary commission no. 1332661, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for six months, with the entire period being stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a probation assessment of $300; an administrative penalty of $200; and complete three hours of remedial education because Canavan failed to record in his journal all required information for all notarial acts he performed. (1/13/2026) Northampton County
Page 7 of 13 Amine Ghaleb, notary commission no. 1275952, of Easton, Northampton County, was suspended for nine months with the entire period being stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a probation assessment of $450 and an administrative penalty of $450, because he notarized a document without requiring personal appearance and failed to record the time for the notarial act performed. (01/30/26) Melvina Jones, notary commission no. 1420366, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for nine months with the entire period being stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a probation assessment of $450; administrative penalty of $600 and complete three hours of remedial education, because she notarized a document without requiring personal appearance. (01/30/26) PA Board of Nursing Jennifer Lyn Meyers, license No. PN304248, of Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, had her license suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to June 5, 2023, for violating a previous board order. (01/16/26) Marybeth Pavlic, RN, license no. RN348144L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely and actively suspended, because Pavlic is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness, condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (1/13/26) Robert Sokolowski, RN, license no. RN701926, of South Park, Allegheny County, was indefinitely and actively suspended until reinstatement, when his license will be suspended for no less than three years, stayed in favor of probation, because Sokolowski is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, and violated a lawful disciplinary Order of the Board. (1/13/26) Berks County Michael William Lindsey, RN, license no. RN578073, of Mohnton, Berks County, had his license reinstated to probationary status after complying with a previous board order. (01/12/26) Blair County Richard Dale Goetz, License No. PN310863, of Altoona, Blair County, was indefinitely suspended and assessed a civil penalty of $250.00 based on his conviction of a crime of moral turpitude related to the profession and failing to report it to the Board. (12/9/25)
Page 8 of 13 Lenore T. Bernaciak, license No. RN317301L, of Levittown, Bucks County, had her license suspended for no less than three years for violating a prior board order. (01/02/26) Cambria County Briana Nicole Pearce, LPN, license no. PN327035, of Hastings, Cambria County, had her application for licensure as a practical nurse granted and after successful completion of the licensure examination was granted a license on probation, for no less than 2 years. (12/23/25) Chester County Jasmine Mitchem, license no. PN307561, of Coatesville, Chester County, had her license suspended for being unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients and as a result of her criminal conviction. (01/02/26) Kelly Diane Dyer, LPN, License No. PN299977, last known of Oxford, Chester County, was suspended based on her guilty pleas to crimes of moral turpitude. (12/08/25) Ann H. Feeney license no. RN240870L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, shall voluntarily surrender her license because, Feeney was convicted of one count of Theft By Fail To Make Req Disp Funds (F-3). (1/13/26) Erie County Angela Sue Crosby, LPN, license no. PN278059, of Corry, Erie County, suspended for two years, immediately stayed in favor of probation; and must complete five hours of continuing education on standard of care and ten hours of continuing education on nursing ethics and/or professional accountability, because Crosby engaged in unprofessional conduct in the practice of nursing. (1/13/25) Athena M. Donoghue, LPN, license no. PN314175, of Corry, Erie County, was suspended for two years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, must complete five hours of continuing education in standards of care, and must complete ten hours of continuing education in nursing ethics and/or professional accountability, because Donoghue engaged in unprofessional conduct in the practice of nursing. (1/13/26) Tammy Sue Hazeltine, LPN, license no. PN298849, of Corry, Erie County, was suspended for two years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, must complete five hours of continuing education on standard of care, and must complete 10 hours of continuing education on nursing ethics and/or professional accountability, because Hazeltine engaged in unprofessional conduct in the practice of nursing. (1/13/26) Montgomery County
Page 9 of 13 Crystal R. Hicks, License No. PN269319, last known of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, was revoked based on unprofessional conduct. (12/9/25) Janelle M. Gan, license no. RN538407 and certificate no. SP009384, of Wynnewood, Montgomery County, agreed to the voluntary surrender of her authorizations to practice, because Gan violated a lawful disciplinary Order of the Board. (1/13/26) Norma A. Greer, license No. RN546995, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license reinstated to probationary status after complying with a previous board order. (01/21/26) Schuylkill County Heather Fenstermacher, license No. RN726078, of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, had her license suspended because she was convicted of misdemeanors under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. (01/28/26) Shannon Marie Kerrigan, LPN, license no. PN279494, of Cressona, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because Kerrigan is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (1/13/26) Westmoreland County Jason Raymond Callen, RN, license No. RN653288, of Irwin, Westmoreland County, had his license suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to October 30, 2025, for violating a previous board order. (01/16/26) York County Christie Ann Kress, license no. PN295179, of Loganville, York County, had her license reinstated to probationary status after complying with a previous board order. (01/26/26) David Podstawski, RN, license no. RN783755, of Flemington, New Jersey, was suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, because Podstawski is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (1/13/25) PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
Page 10 of 13 PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission Lakonia Reed-Fulton, license no. RS362449, of Verona, Allegheny County, was levied a civil penalty of $500; ordered to complete the 14-hour required course for new licensees; and has public reprimand placed on the permanent record with the Real Estate Commission because she failed to complete the required continuing education credits during the biennial period of June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2024. (1/7/26) Olga St. Pierre, license no.RS308789, of Fairless Hills, Bucks County was placed on probation for six months; ordered to pay a civil penalty of $7,500; costs of investigation of $679.25, and complete ten hours of remedial education because she engaged in conduct which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, incompetence and failed to exercise reasonable professional skill care. (01/07/26) Erie County Denise R. Caruana’s, license no. RS212466L, of Erie, Erie County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500; costs of investigation of $500 and complete seven hours of remedial education, because Caruana failed to exercise reasonable professional skill and care. (01/07/26) Lackawanna County
Page 11 of 13 Dean R. Genova, license no. RS318059, of Springbrook Township, Lackawanna County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500; and have his license publicly reprimanded, because Genova pleaded guilty to a felony and failed to report the plea to the Commission within 30 days of the plea. (01/07/26) Nyshimah Octavia Anderson, license no. RS376675, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had their license revoked because Anderson was convicted of a felony. (1/7/26) PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Rachel Lynn Witkowski, license no. PC006641, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a professional counselor because she was convicted of a felony offense or a crime. (1/6/26) James Paul Monahan, license no. CW020029, of Downingtown, Bucks County, was suspended for no less than five years retroactive to December 12, 2024, based on his engaging in unprofessional conduct. (01/23/26) Butler County Brent Harlan Olean, license no. CW016907 of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania agreed to the voluntary surrender of his license to practice as a clinical social worker because he entered a dual relationship with his clients, engaged in unprofessional conduct, and practiced below the standard of care. Susquehanna County Linda Susan Cronin, license no. CW012965, of Montrose, Susquehanna County, was placed on, suspension for a period of 3 months to be stayed in favor of probation, received a public reprimand, was required to pay a civil penalty of $1,500, and was ordered complete 15 credit hours of continuing education because Cronin failed to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice. (1/6/26) PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Cumberland County
Page 12 of 13 Tyshawn Lamont Greenlove, License No. MV277962, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated January 12, 2026, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (01/29/26) Brian Haenze’s vehicle salesperson license, license number MV208922, of West Mifflin, Dauphin County, was suspended for one (1) year, with suspension stayed in favor of probation, due to his criminal conviction. (12/18/25) Westmoreland County Thomas Anthony Dunlap, vehicle salesperson license number MV176501, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County had his vehicle salesperson license revoked due to his felony criminal convictions. (12/17/25) York County Antonio Luis Cedeno Madera, vehicle salesperson license number MV239036, of Red Lion, York County had his vehicle salesperson license revoked and to cease and desist due to his felony criminal conviction. (12/17/25) PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Carlton Benner Seybolt, VMD, license no. BV008923L, of Riegelsville, Bucks County, received a public reprimand, incurred the costs of investigation of $1,366.63, and was ordered to complete 10 hours of remedial education on proper surgical procedures by 05/30/26, because Seybolt failed to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice. (01/30/26) Cumberland County Grayson Ralph Bowers Jr, DVM, license no. BV004665L, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, was suspended for two years, with 6 months served as an active suspension and the remaining suspension to be stayed in favor of probation, and levied the costs of investigation of $4,807.97, because Bowers Jr. failed to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice. (01/30/26) Christopher Thomas Corrado, DVM, license no. BV012942, of Blairstown, New Jersey, was levied a civil penalty of $7,500; costs of investigation of $1,555; and must cease and desist the practice of veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unless and until his license is reactivated/reinstated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he practiced veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on an expired license. (1/30/26)
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