John Philip Petrila

Background

Petrila, John Philip was born on June 25, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of John Joseph and Patricia Ann Petrila.

Education

Bachelor, St. Joseph's College, Renssalaer, Indiana, 1973; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1976; Master of Laws, University of Virginia, 1977.

Career

Fellow in mental health law, University Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, 1976-1978; assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, Jefferson City, 1978-1979; director forensic services, Missouri Mental Hygiene Department, Jefferson City, 1979-1981; deputy counsel, New York Office Mental Health, Albany, 1981-1987; counsel, deputy commissioner, New York Office Mental Health, 1987-1992; department chairman mental health law and policy, Florida Mental Health Institute/ U. South Florida, Tampa, since 1992. Member mental health planning county State of Florida, 1993-1995, member steering commission on managed behavioral health care, 1996. Member Florida Governor's Task Force on Medicaid Reform, 1996.

Achievements

• John Philip Petrila has been listed as a noteworthy Health law educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Keel Club Hillsborough County United Way, Tampa, since 1993.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, sailing.

Connections

Married Amelia Ann Thompson, October 18, 1953. 1 child, Patrick John.

Father:

John Joseph Petrila

Mother:

Patricia Ann Petrila

Spouse:

Amelia Ann Thompson

child:

Patrick John Petrila