Founded in the early 1960s by Klaus Lohman. Capro Solutions LLC formed C.O.P.A. or “Capital Orthotic Prosthetic Associates”. Our facility has always been proud to focus the patient as the center.

We specialize in lower extremity prosthetics, with visiting orthotists by appointment. We are also associated closely with Handspring to provide some of the best care in the world for our upper extremity patients. Our practice accepts most major insurance companies. We bring a wonderful mix of trusted traditional techniques with modern technology. We possess skills in 3D printing, CAD Carving and white-light scanning while still being proficient with a plaster sureform and scarpa’s blade.

The facility is accredited by BOC with our practitioners being ABC certified, or pursuing such. Our facility is also NCOPE certified for our Residents which are completing their 2 year residency requirements following a Master’s Degree track.

In conclusion, our faculty and surrounding associates are 100% dedicated to our patients and strive to stay updated on the latest technology while still focusing on only providing the best care!

C.O.P.A. S T A F F

Richard Burke CP, Owner & Prosthetist

A graduate of University of Texas South Western Medical Center in 1987. With over 30 years in the field he is an experienced Prosthetist who still continues to grow and be a pioneer in the Capital Region concerning emerging technology in the O&P field. He loves his family, golf and the NY Giants. If you see him in the office on a day when they lose…… Stay away.

Tonya Schlekat, Front Office Administrator

A local Upstate New Yorker with over 25 years of experience in the O&P field. Here at Capital O&P Associates she manages our patient care from start to finish. She specializes in everything from ordering/shipping/receiving to managing our patient’s insurance coverage and billing. She’ll be the first voice you’ll hear or smile you see at the office! She loves her family and spending time outdoors. Keep an eye out at Alive @5 or any other free music event. Her love of music is obvious, especially live shows.

Keaton Flint MPO, NCOPE Resident

A graduate of Sacred Heart University with a BS in Exercise Science, and University of Texas South Western Medical Center with a Master’s in Prosthetics-Orthotics. He currently is a NCOPE Resident for Prosthetics. He was introduced to the field by his grandfather who was an amputee with his prosthesis made here at Capital O&P Assoc. He loves his family, running/cycling and hobbies, he has a lot of them! You’ll always catch him wearing the coolest sneakers in the office, don’t start a conversation about them though…..he’ll never stop talking.

Geoff Webb MSPO, NCOPE Resident

Graduate of SUNY Cortland with a BS in Kinesiology and University of Pittsburgh with a Master’s in Prosthetics-Orthotics. He loves the creativity and hands-on part of the O&P field. He enjoys actually making the device and being able to meet and help people in a rewarding way. He loves talking or playing hockey, camping and working with his hands (carpentry). When he was growing up he loved bacon so much his nickname was Bacon Boy, it was even in his yearbook!

Affiliated Associates

Upper Extremity Experts

Our close association with Handspring has proven to be extremely successful. For our upper extremity patients this is a valuable tool. This group of talented expert clinicians, therapists and staff provide a full circle approach to patient care. Their unique holistic approach focuses not only on fabrication and prosthetic fit, but also function and daily use. Always ahead of the curve, Handspring continues to be the gold standard for Upper Extremity patient care.

Affiliated Clinicians

Bob Sutter Orthotist

With 35 years in the field Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. He became a certified technician in 1989 followed by becoming a certified practitioner in 1996. He, along with Mark Noga, founded Premier O&P Central Fabrication. He specializes in all patients desiring orthotics here at COPA. He became involved with the O&P field because he loves the hands-on fabrication along with treating patients. He loves his family, his dogs and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mark Noga Prosthetist-Orthotist

He became ABC certified in 1991. With over 25 years in the field as both a practitioner and a technician he brings priceless potential to our team. Along with Bob, his facility Premier O&P Central Fabrication shows how skilled they have become at fabricating devices in the field. He loves his family, the Philadelphia Eagles and music.


Chris Paonessa BOCO, Orthotist

A graduate of SUNY Albany in 1996 with a BS in Biology. A graduate of the 2003 Northwestern Certificate program in Orthotics, Pedorthotics. With over 15 years experience in the field, Chris is our expert in acute spinal bracing. He loves tennis and working out. If you hear a cell phone ringing in the office…..chances are it’s his.