Antonio E. Puente, PhD

Board of Directors 2023–2027 (President/Chair 2026)
Advocacy Committee Co-Chair 2026
Awards Committee 2026-2027
Publications Committee Chair 2026

Dr. Antonio E. Puente was born in La Habana, Cuba, and immigrated to the US in 1960. Dr. Puente received a PhD from the University of Georgia. He has taught at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) since 1981,  maintains a private practice in clinical neuropsychology, and is the founder (2002) and director of mental health services at the Cape Fear Clinic, a bilingual multi-disciplinary health center serving communities that are under-resourced. He is on the Board of Trustees for the American Psychological Foundation and Albizu University. Dr. Puente is the founding director of UNCW’s Centro Hispano, and his research focuses on the interface between culture and neuropsychology. Dr. Puente founded and edited the journals Neuropsychology Review and Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice and a neuropsychology book series. He has published 10 books, 95 chapters, and 125 scientific articles in several languages.

Mark C. Fleming, PhD

Advisory Board Chair 2026
AI and Emerging Technologies Committee 2026
Fundraising Committee 2026

Dr. Fleming received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in African American Studies from and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. He is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Missouri, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, New York, Kansas and Delaware. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware. He is a national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He is a Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional with the Mental Health expertise designation. He is credentialed as a Health Service Psychologist. Dr. Fleming is a Regional Vice President with Universal Health Services. He is also a Major in the United States Army National Guard. He also serves on the Board of Examiners of Psychology in Tennessee.

Andrew P. Boucher

Chief Executive Officer, National Register

SPTA Advocacy Award Committee

Andrew is responsible for the operational and financial management, strategic planning, and human resources of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He oversees programmatic activities, including outreach strategies, member benefit programs, fundraising efforts, and relationships with strategic partners. He is responsible for management of the staff and consultants.