Undergraduate Education: Valparaiso University, BS in Chemistry and Biology Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry, 2019. The reason I became an optometrist is: I always knew I wanted to do something in the medical field, and the more I learned about eyes the more I wanted to know. I love being able to specialize in such an interesting area of health, while also helping patients improve their quality of life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping improve their lives! I love seeing the reaction of kids getting a pair of glasses for the first time or finding a solution for a contact lens patient that thought they were out of options. In my spare time, I enjoy: Going to concerts, playing tennis, and spending time with my dog.

Undergraduate Education: University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA member, TAOP member, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: , What drives your passion for optometry?: I just enjoy helping people, and if that involves improving their vision I want to be their ally in eye care., How are you helping patients live their best lives?: I am making sure that my patients vision allows them to achieve all of their goals., What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients, How are you impacting your local community?: I am an active member of the Memphis Jewish community and plan to join other associations that enhance access to eye care., Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, seeing concerts, skiing, golfing, my wife Stephanie and our goldendoodle puppy Henry

Undergraduate Education: Benedictine University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, playing volleyball, and spending time with family and friends

Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? The ability to help people see and improve their quality of life is what drives my passion for optometry. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I provide personalized vision care, optimizing each patient's visual performance so that they may live their best lives. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: Peace college, UNC, Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, NCSOA; What drives your passion for optometry? Caring for my patients like they are my own family. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping all patients with all visual needs. I love treating patients of all ages. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By serving patients both in the office and at local medical events. I love to teach kids about ocular health and about optometry. Hobbies/Interests: I am a wife and mom of two active teenage boys, and a member of St. James UMC.

Undergraduate Education: East Carolina University and UNC-CH; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry- Memphis, TN; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; What drives your passion for optometry? Making a positive impact on patients' lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Providing them their best possible vision, treating their ocular injuries and diseases, and co-managing their surgical options. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, golf, ECU athletics

Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin-Parkside; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; 1986. Professional Achievements and Associations: Wisconsin Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: TPA certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always wanted to be in the medical field and the eyes are amazing. Being able to correct a patient’s vision for the first time is very rewarding. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being able to get them to see better and keeping their vision from getting worse by monitoring for any disease and catch it early. I enjoy the trust and friendship I have developed over the many years with my patients. In my spare time, I enjoy: Golfing, traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of WI-Parkside, BS Life Sciences. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, 1989. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help others enjoy the beauty of the world that surrounds us! My favorite part of helping my patients is: educating them about their vision, providing them with solutions, and being part of their success stories! In my spare time, I enjoy: Practicing yoga, landscaping my yard (love hydrangeas), and spending time w/ loved ones.

Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Contact Lenses, Primary Care; What drives your passion for optometry? I love that instant gratification of a patient putting on their first pair of glasses and seeing the difference. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By helping them achieve clear vision and comfort, so they can focus on their everyday tasks with ease. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Having a connection with my patients that translates into being their lifelong doctor. How are you impacting your local community? By living and working in the same town, it allows me to connect with my patients outside of work. Hobbies/Interests: History, Travel, Argentinian Tango, Historical Fiction, Indie Films

Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia B.S. in Genetics; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Clinical Field Director, AOA, ALOA; What drives your passion for optometry? To help people live full lives without being concerned about their sight. How are you helping patients live their best lives? When a patient does not have to think about seeing clearly, they can focus on achieving their goals. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Executive board member of NE Miles Jewish Day School, serve as a board member of Symphony 30. Hobbies/Interests: Cheering on our 3 children at their various sporting events.