Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.S. in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA, Past President Southeastern District of NCOS, Eye care provider to UNCW Athletics, Guest presenter, lecture and lab, UNCW School of Nursing, Guest presenter, lecture, UNCW Athletic Trainer; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Ocular Injury; The reason I became an optometrist is because as a young teenager, I once had a foreign body in my eye. I was experiencing a certain level of misery! My father's optometrist agreed to meet us at his office on a Sunday evening. After examining me on some cool equipment and putting in a couple drops, he everted my lid and removed a piece of sawdust. There was immediate relief from misery! I have never forgotten his kindness nor the resulting satisfaction! I looked into the profession and never looked back. My favorite part of helping my patients is the fact that they leave here with a problem solved after a pleasant experience. In my spare time, I enjoy my Son and his soccer, surfing, fishing, the outdoors, animals, birds, trees, cooking, and sports.

Undergraduate Education: Loyola University of Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, LASIK Pre & Post-Op; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients

Undergraduate Education: Cedarville College; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, MOA; 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? Church Trustee and Choir Member

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina Charlotte; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: 30 years Primary Care Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Specialty CRT Contact; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people in our community to see the world around them better. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping patients better understand their conditions and the solutions and corrections available. 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? Being a part of community beyond a provider of eye care. Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, Fishing, Sporting Clays, Paddle Boarding, Boating

Undergraduate Education: Virginia Tech - B.S, Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry / Salus University - B.S. O.D. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland Optometric Association; American Optometric Association; Lions Club International; American Academy of Orthokeratology; Scleral Lens Society. The reason I became an optometrist is: to provide care to others in a relaxed and non-stressful environment. My favorite part of helping my patients is: solving visual needs or eye health issues that is individualized for each patient's unique lifestyles. In my spare time, I enjoy: reading, hiking, biking and traveling with a personal goal to visit every U.S. National Park.

Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska at Kearney. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA/GOA. The reason I became an optometrist is: I enjoy the process of helping people see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Knowing I did my part to help every patient have good experience getting their eyes checked. In my spare time, I enjoy: Golf, Fishing/Boating, Camping.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? We provide Comprehensive Eye Exams for Adults and Children, Contact Lens Fitting, Diabetic Eye Exams, and Ocular Disease Management. Hobbies: Coaching Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Soccer.

Undergraduate Education: Augustana College. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? We provide eyecare and eyeglasses to children in need in the community through the school district and have been a longstanding neighborhood practice including seeing Northwestern University student athletes. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending as much time outdoors during the warmer months with my two little kids bike riding and gardening (them digging in the dirt) and taking pictures of our adventures.