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APRIL 8, 2016

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES

SYMPOSIUM

19TH ANNUAL

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Practice Opportunities Symposium 2016

AgendaPanel SessionsParticipant List

Event MapExternship Preceptors

ResidencyPractice Management

Private PracticeSpecialty/Non-traditional Practice

Corporate Practice Canadian Practitioners

Exhibitors/Sponsors

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Practice Opportunities Symposium 2016will be available as podcasts soon.

#POS2016

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Agenda Panel Sessions

12:15 pm Student Sign-In 3rd Floor

1:00 pm Panel Sessions Begin 3rd Floor Labs There will be four 25-minute sessions with a 10-minute break between

each session. Light refreshments provided.

Externship Preceptors Room 3541

Residency Room 3529

Practice Management Room 3524

Private Practice Room 3507

Specialty/Non-Traditional Practice Room 3506

Corporate Practice Room 3509

Canadian Practitioners Room 3536

3:30 pm One-On-One Networking, Exhibitor Fair and Reception Gymnasium and Lecture Center Foyer Network with Panel Participants and learn about the latest optometric

services, products, equipment and practice opportunities from exhibitors and recruiters.

Hearty refreshments and raffle prizes are also featured.

Moderators Eric Baas, OD ’06, FAAO Brian Caden, OD ’72, MA, FAAOKelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Stephanie Fromstein, OD, FAAO

Externship Preceptors Eric Conley, OD, MJ, FAAOPhillip Elston, OD ’05, FAAO Carla Gilbertson, OD Susie M. Hemann, OD ’15Matthew Horton, OD

ResidencySamantha Fordyce, ODPiana Krymskaya, OD Michelle Man, ODKelly Oppenneer, OD Andrew J. Ritter, OD ’15Melissa J. Spalding, OD ’15

Practice ManagementErik Ferjentsik, MBARichard S. Kattouf, OD ’72, DOS Stephanie Lyons, OD ’09 Jeffrey W. Smith, OD ’83, MBA, MHA

Private PracticeRamona Baumfalk, OD ’06Jeffrey Manternach, OD ’07Samantha Rice, OD ’15Carrie Roitstein, OD ’00

Corporate PracticeMichelle Ricklefs Cazett, OD ’98 Nicole Jensen, OD ’11 Diane Lis, OD ’88Tafadzwa Makoni-Savanhu, OD ’11 Deepa Patel, OD ’04 Specialty/Non-Traditional PracticeJen Bulman, OD ’98, FAAO Laine S. Higa, OD ’14 Meaghan Horton, OD Jason Schmit, OD ’97 Parres Mone Wright, OD, FAAO

Canadian PractitionersSam Dhaliwal, OD ’07 Camy Grewal, OD ’09 Alan Labrum, OD ’13 Luis Lewis, OD ’05

Janice Jurkus, OD, ’74, MBA Katherine B. Lynch, OD, FAAOWendy Stone, OD ’00, FAAO

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Participant List

Alan Labrum, OD ’13Chicago, Illinois

Luis Lewis, OD ’05Chicago, Illinois

Diane Lis, OD ’88Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Katherine B. Lynch, OD, FAAOChicago, Illinois

Stephanie Lyons, OD ’09Chicago, Illinois

Tafadzwa Makoni-Savanhu, OD ’11South Elgin, Illinois

Michelle Man, ODChicago, Illinois

Jeffrey Thomas Manternach, OD ’07Dubuque and Marion, Iowa

Kelly Oppenneer, ODChicago and Wheaton, Illinois

Deepa Patel, OD ’04Forest Park, Illinois

Samantha Rice, OD ’15Chicago, Illinois

Andrew J. Ritter, OD ’15Chicago, Illinois

Carrie Roitstein, OD ’00Chicago, Illinois

Jason John Schmit, OD ’97Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Jeffrey W. Smith, OD ’83, MBA, MHANew York, New York/ San Antonio, Texas

Melissa J. Spalding, OD ’15Chicago, Illinois

Wendy Stone, OD ’00, FAAOChicago, Illinois

Parres Mone Wright, OD, FAAONorthbrook, Illinois

Eric Baas, OD ’06, FAAOChicago, Illinois

Ramona Baumfalk, OD ’06Leawood, Kansas

Jennifer K. Bulmann, OD ’98, FAAOSouthern Illinois/St. Louis, Missouri

Brian Caden, OD ’72, FAAOChicago, Illinois

Michelle Ricklefs Cazett, OD ’98Marshalltown, Iowa

Eric Conley, OD, MJ, FAAOFairfield, Connecticut

Sam Dhaliwal, OD ’07Edmonton, Alberta

Phillip Elston, OD ’05, FAAOBirmingham and Detroit, Michigan

Erik Ferjentsik, MBANewton, Connecticut

Samantha Fordyce, ODChicago, Illinois

Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVDChicago, Illinois

Stephanie Fromstein, OD, FAAOChicago, Illinois

Carla Gilbertson, ODBattle Creek, Michigan

Camy Grewal, OD ’09Toronto, Ontario

Susie M. Hemann, OD ’15Chicago, Illinois

Laine S. Higa, OD ’14Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Matthew Horton, ODCincinnati, Ohio

Meaghan Horton, ODCincinnati, Ohio

Nicole Jensen, OD ’11Peoria, Illinois

Janice Jurkus, OD ’74, MBAChicago, Illinois

Richard S. Kattouf, OD ’72, DOSMooresville, North Carolina

Piana Krymskaya, ODChicago, Illinois

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Externship Preceptors Room 3541

Eric J. Conley, OD, MJ, FAAOPractice: Ophthalmic Consultants of ConnecticutLocation: Fairfield, CTMode of Practice/Position: Ophthalmology Specialty: Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: Academia, Hospital/Government, Corporate and Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (203) 334.2020Website: www.occeye.comFind on: LinkedIn

I wish I would have controlled my level of debt more as a student.

MODERATOR: Brian Caden, OD ’72, MA, FAAO

Phillip Elston, OD ’05, FAAOPractice: Clarity Advanced Eyecare, PLLC and John D. Dingell VA Medical CenterLocation: Birmingham, MI and Detroit, MIMode of Practice/Position: Private Practice and Federal GovernmentSpecialty: Ocular Disease

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (248) 369.3300Website: www.ClarityAdvancedEyecare.comFind on: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

As a student, I wish I would have known not be short-sighted when considering options. What is right for you may not be right for anyone else. Ask as many questions as possible about any potential position and don’t be afraid to go after that one position or one career move you feel you won’t get or be able to achieve—you will very often surprise yourself with the results.

PANELISTS:

Eric Conley, OD, MJ, FAAO

Phillip Elston, OD ’05, FAAO

Carla Gilbertson, OD

Susie M. Hemann, OD ’15

Matthew Horton, OD

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Externship Preceptors Room 3541

Carla Gilbertson, ODPractice: Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLocation: Battle Creek, MIMode of Practice/Position: Hospital/Government BasedSpecialty: Ocular Disease /Primary Care

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (608) 512.5341

I wish I would have known how important a residency is—although I was fortunate enough to learn about the benefits of residency training during a 4th year rotation and was accepted to a residency program following graduation; I believe the importance is not stressed enough during school.

Susie M. Hemann, OD ’15Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care & Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (507) 254.5036Find on: Facebook and LinkedIn

Although a residency is hard work and an additional year before entering the workforce, it has been very rewarding. The experience I have gained has made me feel exponentially more confident in treating and managing ocular disease independently.

Matthew Horton, ODPractice: Cincinnati VA HospitalLocation: Cincinnati, OHMode of Practice/Position: Hospital/Government BasedSpecialty: Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: 5 years in Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (501) 206.7679

The first job you find after graduating may not be your dream job. It’s important to start working and get experience and over time you will eventually be able to find the job you dreamed of.

NOTES

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Residency Room 3529

MODERATOR: Katherine B. Lynch, OD, FAAO

Samantha Fordyce, ODPractice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Pediatrics & Binocular VisionOther Practice Experience: Primary Care

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (517) 896.9914Find on: Facebook

Piana Krymskaya, OD Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care & Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (440) 465.6727

I knew I was interested in doing a residency in ocular disease, but as a student I didn’t know how many residency options were out there that combined Precepting /Ocular Disease in an academic environment.

PANELISTS:Samantha Fordyce, OD

Piana Krymskaya, OD

Michelle Man, OD

Kelly Oppenneer, OD

Andrew J. Ritter, OD ’15

Melissa J. Spalding, OD ’15

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Residency Room 3529

Michelle Man, OD Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Cornea and Contact LensOther Practice Experience: Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (312) 949.7091

Kelly Oppenneer, OD Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago and Wheaton, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Low Vision and Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: Chicago Lighthouse and Spectrios Institute

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (616) 648.5141

I wish I would have known that you don’t need to end up in your “forever” job right away—it is okay to experiment with different modes of practice before settling down in your career.

Andrew J. Ritter, OD ’15Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care/Ocular Disease

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (651) 249.4194Find on: LinkedIn

As a student, you never know 100% what your future plans will be. Pursue opportunities that keep more options available to you.

Melissa J. Spalding, OD ’15Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care/ Ocular DiseaseOther Practice Experience: Target Optical

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (734) 755.6353Find on: LinkedIn

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Practice Management Room 3524

Erik Ferjentsik, MBAPractice: Visionary Practice GroupLocation: Newtown, CTMode of Practice: Optometry Practice Transition ConsultantSpecialty: Practice purchases, start-ups, partnerships, sales, appraisals, financing and consultingOther Practice Experience: Optometry Practice Co-owner

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (203) 590.3421Website: www.visionarypracticegroup.comFind on: Facebook and LinkedIn

I hope students will know at which point in their career they should pursue practice ownership, how they can achieve this goal and who will help them in the process.

MODERATOR: Janice Jurkus, OD ’74, MBA, FAAO

Richard S. Kattouf, OD ’72, DOSPractice: Kattouf Consulting Services, Inc.Location: Mooresville, NCMode of Practice: Management ConsultingSpecialty: Business ManagementOther Practice Experience: 33 years in Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (330) 219.5094Website: www.kattoufconsulting.comFind on: Facebook- ICO-Kattouf Program for the Advancement of Independent Optometry

As a student, I wish I would have known that when you meet challenges head on you improve your professional abilities.

PANELISTS:

Erik Ferjentsik, MBA

Richard S. Kattouf, OD ’72, DOS

Stephanie Lyons, OD ’09

Jeffrey W. Smith, OD ’83, MBA, MHA

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Practice Management Room 3524

Stephanie Lyons, OD ’09Practice: Lyons Family Eye CareLocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Private PracticeSpecialty: Pediatrics and Binocular VisionOther Practice Experience: LensCrafters

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (773) 935.2020Website: www.LyonsFamilyEyeCare.comFind on: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

I wish I would have known the importance of finding a specialty that interests you. Having a special interest allows you to differentiate yourself both as a practice owner and as an associate doctor.

Jeff Smith, OD ’83, MBA, MHAPractice: HVHC, Inc.Location: Nationwide; Offices in NY and TXMode of Practice/Position: Integrated Vision Company/Chief Medical OfficerSpecialty: Managed CareOther Practice Experience: Executive for various Vision Companies

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (210) 524.6675

I wish I would have understood finance and debt management better as a student.

NOTES

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Private Practice Room 3507

Ramona Baumfalk, OD ’06Practice: Sabates Eye CenterLocation: Leawood, KansasMode of Practice/Position: MD/OD Private PracticeSpecialty: Primary Care and Contact LensOther Practice Experience: Optometric Director and Associate Clinical Professor- University Missour Kansas City

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: www.Sabateseye.com

As a student I wish I would have known that deciding a practice model could be different at different times of your life. Value the great education you are receiving at ICO.

MODERATOR: Eric Baas, OD ’06, FAAO

Jeffrey Thomas Manternach, OD ’07Practice: Key City Vision Center and Manternach OptometryLocation: Dubuque and Marion, IAMode of Practice/Position: Private Practice and Lease-holder with WalmartSpecialty: Primary CareOther Practice Experience: Associate and Managing Doctor with LensCrafters

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (563) 543.7174Website: www.keycityvision.comFind on: Facebook and LinkedIn

I wish as a student I would have known how to get a business loan and who to talk to about start-up expenses; also what locations offer in scopes of practice.

PANELISTS:

Ramona Baumfalk, OD ’06

Jeffrey Manternach, OD ’07

Samantha Rice, OD ’15

Carrie Roitstein, OD ’00

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Private Practice Room 3507

Samantha Rice, OD ’15Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Pediatrics & Binocular VisionOther Practice Experience: Primary Care

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (312) 949.7094

Carrie Roitstein, OD ’00Practice: Spex (now part of MyEyeDr)Location: ChicagolandMode of Practice/Position: Clinical Field Director for Group Private PracticesSpecialty: Full-scope Optometry

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (312) 945.7192Website: www.myeyedr.comFind on: LinkedIn

I wish as a student I would have known how much the debt of student loans affects your decisions.

NOTES

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Specialty/Non-Traditional Practice

Jennifer K. Bulmann, OD ’98, FAAOPractice: UMSL College of Optometry, Lighthouse for the Blind Comprehensive Low Vision Project and Nursing Home CareLocation: Southern IL/St. Louis, MO Mode of Practice/Position: Academia, Hospital/Government, Nursing HomeSpecialty: Geriatric and Low VisionOther Practice Experience: Private Practice, Memphis VAMC, Southern College of Optometry

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (901) 604.2484Website: www.umsl.edu and www.lhbindustries.comFind on: Facebook

I wish I would have thought more about specializing (I worked for a year and went back to complete a residency). I also wish I would have asked more questions of my professors. There is such a diverse group of teacher and history of how they got to where they were. I could have learned a lot from their experiences and advice at the time.

Room 3506

MODERATOR: Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Laine S. Higa, OD ’14Practice: The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry- Salus UniversityLocation: Philadelphia, PAMode of Practice/Position: AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care and Dry Eye Service

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (215) 276.6000 ext. 6225Website: www.salushealth.comFind on: Facebook and LinkedIn

Be inquisitive. Be a self-directed learner; if not for yourself, for your patients. Do not shy away from opportunity. Never close doors as you might need one in the future. You will experience a plethora of satisfaction whether from patients, student education, or both. Anticipate for things not to go as planned, but enjoy the ride as it can take you to places you’ve never imagined.

PANELISTS:

Jen Bulman, OD ’98, FAAO

Laine S. Higa, OD ’14

Meaghan Horton, OD

Jason Schmit, OD ’97

Parres Mone Wright, OD, FAAO

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Specialty/Non-Traditional Practice Room 3506

Meaghan Horton, ODPractice: Cincinnati VA HospitalLocation: Cincinnati, OHMode of Practice/Position: Hospital/Government BasedSpecialty: Ocular Disease

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (501) 590.4396

I wish I would have known how important networking is and that who you know can impact the jobs you find available.

Jason J. Schmit, OD ’97Practice: Vance Thompson VisionLocation: Sioux Falls, SDMode of Practice/Position: OphthalmologySpecialty: Cornea, Cataract, Oculoplastics and Refractive SurgeryOther Practice Experience: VP of Operations at LCA Vision

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (605) 361.3937Website: www.VanceThompsonVision.comFind on: Facebook and LinkedIn

I would suggest considering the area you really want to live in and pursue that. With hard work, you can make anything happen.

Parres Mone Wright, OD, FAAOPractice: The Mind-Eye Connection, Department of Veterans AffairsLocation: Northbrook, ILMode of Practice/Position: Private Practie, Hospital/Government and AcademiaSpecialty: Primary Care and Low VisionOther Practice Experience: Part-time faculty at ICO

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (847) 501.2020Website: www.mindeyeconnection.com

I wish I would have known that you can practice in multiple settings simultaneously and can provide high quality care in any setting.

NOTES

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Corporate Practice Room 3509

Michelle Ricklefs Cazett, OD ’98Practice: Michelle L. Cazett OD PCLocation: Marshalltown, IAMode of Practice/Position: Independent Contractor Other Practice Experience: Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (641) 521.5032

I wish I would have known how much insurance would impact how I make a living.

MODERATOR:Wendy Stone, OD ’00, FAAO

Nicole Jensen, OD ’11Practice: Bard OpticalLocation: Peoria, ILMode of Practice/Position: Corporate with medical emphasisSpecialty: Primary Care

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (309) 672.2273Website: www.bardoptical.com

I wished I would have understood the importance of getting involved in state associations, like IOA.

PANELISTS:

Michelle Ricklefs Cazett, OD ’98

Nicole Jensen, OD ’11

Diane Lis, OD ’88

Tafadzwa Makoni-Savanhu, OD ’11

Deepa Patel, OD ’04

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Corporate Practice Room 3509

Diane Lis, OD ’88Practice: Diane Lis OD SC and AssociatesLocation: Elk Grove Village, ILMode of Practice/Position: Lease-holder in a Wal-Mart storeSpecialty: General Optometry and Contact LensOther Practice Experience: Contact Lens Specialist for Ophthalmology practice for 4 years

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (630) 205.5222Website: www.eyeexamelkgrove.comFind on: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

As a student, I wish I would have known how networking with other OD’s is such a valuable resource.

Tafadzwa Makoni-Savanhu, OD ’11Practice: Clarity Eyecare ServicesLocation: South Elgin, ILMode of Practice/Position: Independent Optometry/Sub-Lease

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected] on: LinkedIn

Deepa R. Patel, OD ’04 Practice: America’s Best Contacts and EyeglassesLocation: Forest Park, ILMode of Practice: Retail/Corporate OptometrySpecialty: Primary CareOther Practice Experience: Private Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected] Phone: (312) 285.4245

I wish I would have had learned more about the business of optometry.

NOTES

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Canadian Practitioners Room 3536

MODERATOR:Stephanie Fromstein, OD, FAAO

Sam Dhaliwal, OD ’07Practice: Dr. Sam Dhaliwal & Associates (3 practices)Location: Edmonton, AlbertaMode of Practice/Position: Corporate and Private PracticeSpecialty: Advanced Contact LensOther Practice Experience: Co-owner of Eyes on 34th (Private Practice)

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (780) 885.3937(EYES)Website: www.sdeyecare.caFind on: Facebook

If you are thinking of owning your own practice someday (corporate or private), it’s important to build and develop a strong business acumen (e.g., finance, marketing, HR, networking, leadership skills, etc.). Combining your optometry education with a business skill set will set you up for success.

Camy Grewal, OD ’09Practice: Victoria Village OptometryLocation: Toronto, OntarioMode of Practice/Position: Private Practice AssociateSpecialty: Primary CareOther Practice Experience: Corporate, with Ophthalmology, Pan Am/ParaPanAm Games Toronto 2015

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (416) 457.9960Website: www.MyEyesight.caFind on: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

I wish I would have better known the sheer value of networking, as well as how to approach that network for professional help and advice.

PANELISTS:

Sam Dhaliwal, OD ’07

Camy Grewal, OD ’09

Alan Labrum, OD ’13

Luis Lewis, OD ’05

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Canadian Practitioners Room 3536

Alan Labrum, OD ’13Practice: ICO/IEILocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Residency/AcademiaSpecialty: Low Vision and Ocular Disease

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (773) 633.8444

As a student, I wish I would have known how valuable doing a residency is.

Luis Lewis, OD ’05Practice: Ageless Eye Care PCLocation: Chicago, ILMode of Practice/Position: Mobile Practice

Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]: (312) 952.4847Website: www.agelesseyecare.comFind on: Facebook and LinkedIn

I wish I would have known how hard it is to find a full-time position in Chicago.

Event Sponsors

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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Contact: Gustavo GomezAddress: 6201 South Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099Phone: 810.691.5510Email: [email protected]

All About EyesContact: Adam RosengrenAddress: 480 Wylie Dr. Normal, IL 61761Phone: 309.303.9385Fax: 312.327.4455Email: [email protected]

Allergan Eye CareContact: Mark RisherAddress: 12249 Beestone Lane Raleigh, NC 27614Phone: 214.415.6308Email: [email protected]

Bard OpticalContact: Mick HallAddress: 8309 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61615Phone: 309.693.9540Fax: 309.693.9542Email: [email protected]

Carl Zeiss MeditecContact: Eric CustardoAddress: 5160 Hacienda Dr. Dublin, CA 94568Phone: 312.350.2906Email: [email protected]

Crown Vision Center/Mark D. Wade, O.D.Contact: Mark D. Wade, O.D.Address: 211 East Broadway Alton, IL 62002Phone: 314.494.2926Fax: 314.741.4947Email: [email protected]

Exhibitors/Sponsors

EyeCare Service PartnersContact: Terry JanesAddress: 501 Fairmont Ave. Suite 201 Towson, MD 21286Phone: 616.481.8401Email: [email protected]

Illinois Optometric AssociationContact: Charlene MarshAddress: 304 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62701Phone: 217.525.8012Email: [email protected]

LuxotticaContact: Jeanna NahrupAddress: 4000 Luxottica Place Mason, OH 45040Phone: 513.765.6280Fax: 513.492.6280Email: [email protected]

Midwest Vision Centers Inc.Contact: Yvonne Cooney BurlingAddress: P.O. Box 456

St. Cloud, MN 56302-0456 Phone: 320.252.5777 Fax: 320.258.3136Email: [email protected]

Miller Eye CenterContact: Susan VaughnAddress: 2995 Eastrock Dr.

Rockford, IL 61109Phone: 815.316.3702 Fax: 815.484.9600Email: [email protected]

National Vision, Inc.Contact: Dawn Uzdale Address: 2435 Commerce Blvd., Bldg. 2200 Duluth, GA 30096 Phone: 412.977.8505Email: [email protected]

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Exhibitors/Sponsors

Nationwide Vision of ArizonaContact: Dustin Vermeulen, OD Address: 220 N. McKemy Avenue Chandler, AZ 85226Phone: 480.961.1865Email: [email protected]

North Star Resource GroupContact: Nate PielAddress: 101 E. 5th Street St. Paul, MN 55101Phone: 651.291.3606 651.291.3601Email: [email protected]

Ocular Instruments, Inc.Contact: Erika JacksonAddress: 2255 116th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425.455.5200Fax: 425.462.6669Email: [email protected]

Rosin EyecareContact: Nicholas Chiaramonti, ODAddress: 698 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137Phone: 630.546.8319Email: [email protected]

Shopko OpticalContact: Thomas E. Bobka, ODAddress: 700 Pilgrim Way Green Bay, WI 54304Phone: 920.429.7765Fax: 920.429.4048Email: [email protected]

SVS VisionContact: Kenneth Wong, ODAddress: 118 Cass Ave. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Phone: 586.381.2789Email: [email protected]

US VisionContact: Michael DerenzoAddress: 1 Harmon Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012Phone: 856.228.1000Email: [email protected]

Vision-Pro OpticalContact: Linda TowneAddress: 300 Jackson Ave.

Cloquet, MN 55720 Phone: 218.391.5983Email: [email protected]

Visionworks of America, Inc.Contact: Robert Pretli, ODAddress: 175 E. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205Phone: 210.716.6349Fax: 210.524.6789Email: [email protected]

Wal-Mart/Sam’s ClubContact: Ramon Yalldo, ODAddress: 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 Phone: 248.520.8715Fax: 479.277.4332Email: [email protected]

Wisconsin VisionContact: Terrie CayembergAddress: 16800 W. Cleveland Avenue New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone: 262.923.7258Fax: 262.923.7259Email: [email protected]

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Contact

For more information about the Practice Opportunities Symposium, contact:

Daphne R. Anderson, M.S., M.Div.

Director of Career DevelopmentIllinois College of Optometry

3241 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60616P: (312) 949.7081F: (312) 949.7612

[email protected]@ico.edu

my.ico.eduwww.ico.edu

NOTES

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