I graduated from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2002 and quickly moved into private practice. Today, I'm the CEO of Wichita Optometry, a practice that spans 5 locations with a team of 9 doctors in Wichita, KS.Beyond my practice, I've immersed myself in the optometry industry as a consultant for several leading companies, including Rev360, illuma, Weave, JJVC, iMatrix, SolutionReach, AOAExcel, and Zeiss-Meditec. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to found OptometryCEO, now known as Partners In Profit, aiming to empower optometrists in their business ventures. My work and insights have been featured in numerous professional journals and even The Wall Street Journal, highlighting the impact we've made in the optometry field.When I'm not dedicating my time to optometry, my focus shifts to my family. I've been married for 24 years, and together we're raising three wonderful children. Balancing a demanding career with family life has taught me the importance of time management, prioritization, and the value of the moments we spend together.Below is a comprehensive list of Leadership positions I have held throughout my career.Optometry and Healthcare Consulting:2019-Present: Consultant and Advisor in the ophthalmic software sector, including roles with Weave, Plano, SolutionReach, iMatrix, and RevolutionEHR.2017-Present: Board Member, Kansas Eyecare Services.2013-Present: Optometric Health IT Consultant with Ocuhub (now iLluma).2015-2017: Leadership Input Council, RevolutionEHR.2012-2015: Business & Career Coach, AOAExcel.2021-Present: Consulting Members of Partners in Profit on business profitability.Professional Recognition and Leadership Roles:2016: Named to the PCON 250 Leading Innovators in Optometry List by Primary Care Optometry News.2013: Optometric Business Innovator of the Year by Vision Monday/Review of Optometric Business.2015-2016: Innovator Speaker’s Bureau, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.2001-2012: Engaged in multiple leadership roles within the American Optometric Association (AOA), including Student & New Graduate Committee, Practice Transitions Committee - Education Chair, and New Practitioners Project Team - Chair.2001-2002: AOA Presidential Planning Committee under Dr. Cummings.2001: President, American Optometric Student Association.