Garrett Cuneo, BA

Gary Cuneo is a former executive vice president of the American Chiropractic Association (1995-2005); executive director of the California Chiropractic Association (1983-1995); and consultant to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (2006-2015). He also participated in the Reagan Administration (1972-72 and 1981-83) during his terms as Calif. governor and U.S. president. Gary earned a BA in Political History from Saint Mary’s College of California and an honorary degree from Palmer West.

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