Professionals
Our Practitioners
Gary Horton
L/CO, CEO
Gary Horton has been a certified orthotist for more than 30 years. He is a member of the International Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists, and is currently president of the Arkansas State Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. He has worked with NASA to develop new innovative orthotic…
Michael Horton
LPO, CPO
Michael Horton started working at Horton’s at the age of 14. He started as an orthotic technician. After graduating high school in 1992, Mike started seeing orthotic patients as a practitioner as he furthered is degree by majoring in Kinesiology at UCA. Mike became more and more…
Christopher Horton
LPO, BOCO
Christopher Horton is a licensed Orthotist / Prosthetist and is a board-certified Orthotist through the Board for Certification (BOC). Chris began working in the family business at the age of 14 as a prosthetic technician and later transitioned to training as a practitioner after…
Haden Zirbel
L/CPO, MSPO
Haden is an ABC-certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) who joined Horton’s in 2023. As a native to the Jonesboro area, he is a proud graduate of Jonesboro high school and Arkansas State University. At ASU he earned a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Biology, Psychology…
Bryan Sims
LPO
Bryan Sims, a highly experienced and dedicated Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist (LPO), joined Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics in 2025, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a passion for improving the lives of his patients. His journey in the world of orthotics…
Les Morrow
LO, LPA
An orthotist and technician at Horton’s, Les specializes in lower limb custom bracing and pedorthotics. Les came to us after he and his wife decided to move to Little Rock because of its proximity to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Each time he is able to work with prosthetics patients…
Ladon Jones
LO, PTA, CFm
Ladon Jones is a licensed Orthotist, ABC certified Orthotic Assistant, ABC certified mastectomy fitter, and Arkansas Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant who joined Horton’s in 2023. She is a native to the Jonesboro area and a graduate from Jonesboro High School and Arkansas…
Cody Kindy
RN
Cody Kindy, RN, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2026 as part of the interdisciplinary clinical team serving Central Arkansas. With 17 years of experience as an orthopedic nurse, Cody brings a unique combination of surgical, clinical, and patient-care experience that helps support…
Ashlee Durthaler
MPO, LPOA, Board Eligible
Ashlee Durthaler, MPO, LPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2026 and serves patients at the Batesville clinic and throughout North Central Arkansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before…
Lillian Harwell
MSOP, LPOA, Resident
Lillian Harwell, MSOP, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2026 and serves patients at the Little Rock clinic and throughout Central Arkansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Florida State University before receiving her Master of Science in Orthotics and…
Darrah Moore
MSOP, LPOA, Resident
Darrah Moore joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2026 and serves patients at the Jonesboro clinic and throughout Northeast Arkansas. She brings seven years of experience in orthotics and prosthetics, including five years as an orthotic fitter, giving her a strong clinical foundation…
Haze Robinette
MSOP, LPOA, Resident
Haze Robinette, MSOP, LPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2026 and serves patients at the Little Rock clinic and throughout Central Arkansas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas before receiving his Master of Science in Orthotics and…
Hal Shirley
LCPed, LCOA
Hal joied Horton’s in 1993 and is a practitioner who evaluates, fits, and dispenses pedorthic and orthotic devices. He is certified by the American Board for Certification in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics. Hal is also a board certified orthotic assistant. Hal’s goal is to continue to implement…
Contessa Humphrey
L/C.Ped, LPOA
Contessa Humphrey, L/C.Ped, LPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2012 and serves patients at the Conway and Batesville clinics, bringing over 14 years of experience in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. She is a Licensed Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistant (LPOA) and a…
Haley Abernathy
L/C.Ped, CFm, LPOA
Haley Abernathy, L/C.Ped, CFm, LPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2023 and serves patients at the Searcy and Batesville clinics. Her experience at Horton’s has included roles in intake, insurance authorization, clinical assisting, and direct patient care, giving her a…
Paula J. “PJay” Breckenridge
L/C.Ped, LPOA
Paula J. “PJay” Breckenridge, L/C.Ped, LPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2025 and serves patients at the Batesville clinic. She brings more than 13 years of experience in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics, along with a diverse…
Richard Howard
LOA, Orthotic Operations Manager
Richard Howard, LOA joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2015 and serves patients at the Little Rock clinic, bringing over 20 years of experience in the O&P field. He currently serves as the Orthotics Operations Manager and is a Licensed Orthotic…
Kandice Mitchell
L/CPOA, NREMTP
Kandice S. Mitchell, L/CPOA, joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2015 and serves patients at the Little Rock clinic, bringing extensive experience in the O&P field. She holds credentials including Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA), Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist Assistant….
Rebecca Rowe
LPOA
Four years after applying to an internship at Horton’s, our new manager found Rebecca’s resume and gave her a call—the rest is history! As our assistant manager, licensed orthotic/prosthetic assistant, and mastectomy fitter, Rebecca’s favorite part of the job is interaction with patients…
Gary Taylor
LOA
Prior to joining our staff in 2012, Gary worked as an orthotic fitter and technician at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX. This is where Gary cultivated a passion for pediatric care, which he has maintained during his time at Horton’s working with our pediatric patient population…
Darrell Mixon
LOA
Prior to joining Hortons orthotics and prosthetics in March 2019, I worked as a cast Tech and an orthotic fitter at ortho Arkansas in Little Rock and North Little Rock I always love How helping others and helping patients needs gives me such joy to see a smile on their face…
Professionals
Mastectomy
Trina Brickey
CFm
As the mastectomy manager for Horton’s, Trina believes in the importance of customer service. One of Trina’s clients was so happy with her fitting experience that she sent a framed letter to her expressing her gratitude and called Trina her “co-survivor.” Trina proudly displays the letter in her…
Julia Holloway-Garrett
CFm
Julia Holloway-Garrett joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2025 and brings more than 11 years of experience in the O&P field. She earned her Certified Fitter of Mastectomy (CFm) credential in 2026 and has served in a variety of roles throughout her career, including….
Professionals
Our Technicians
Eric Hiatt
Fabrication Manager
Led by his desire to work in a field that allowed him to use his hands and imagination to help others, Eric specializes in orthotic fabrication and management at Horton’s. He oversees the entire fabrication team and state of the art lab to be on the cutting edge of fabrication and design…
Professionals
Our Administrators
Tonya Horton
Director of Billing and Authorization
Horton works in the family’s business doing orthotics and prosthetics. She has been a mastectomy fitter for over 20 years. Horton oversees all the patient care coordinators, the authorization and billing departments and the compliance and contracting…
Nancy Morales
Director of Business Development
Nancy Morales joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2023 and serves the Arkansas region as Director of Business Development, bringing over 20 years of experience in outreach and healthcare-related fields. Nancy earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University…
Krista DeRoe
Marketing Clinical Liaison
Krista DeRoe joined Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2025 and serves the NEA region as a Marketing Clinical Liaison. Krista focuses on building and strengthening referral relationships through consistent, personalized outreach and exceptional service. She works…