Your Partners In Vision

Vision Associates is uniquely qualified to understand the challenges and untapped opportunities facing today’s eye care practitioners. Our leadership team possess diverse and impressive backgrounds, are highly accredited veterans in the optical industry, and often asked to speak at ophthalmic conferences throughout the country. We can deliver proven solutions such as hiring and training opticians, navigating the complexities of managed care, and simplifying the day-to-day challenges of operating an optical dispensary.

Our field team works directly with the opticians through consistent in office and remote support. They are responsible for implementing agreed-upon initiatives and communicating with the practice through regularly scheduled meetings. Our field team members also have extensive optical and business experience. Their goals are not only to enhance your sales, but also to mentor your optical staff through comprehensive education and training.

Vision Associates is powered by experts in every aspect of dispensary management and operations. Our corporate headquarters encompasses the Frame Department, Client Services Group, Human Resources, Marketing, Billing, Information Technology and Computer Network, Insurance Specialists, Point of Sale Specialists and Inventory Purchasing.

Meet The Team

  • Mary Walker

    President

    Bringing over 35 years of extensive ophthalmic industry experience, President of Vision Associates, Mary Walker understands…

  • Joel Lancaster

    Senior Director, Store Operations

    Joel joins Vision Associates with vast senior level leadership experience in the medical device field to include key roles in the Optical and…

  • Debbie Gottas-Iversen

    Executive Administrator, Internal Operations

    Debbie has over 20 years of experience at Vision Associates, successfully implementing goals and strategies in accordance with…

  • Paul Niles, LO

    Regional Manager, NE

    With over 33 years of optical experience Paul is ABO, NCLE certified, and a Licensed Optician in the State of Connecticut. Paul began his…

  • Kim Dickinson

    Regional Business Development Manager, East

    Kim joined Vision Associates in 2016 and possesses over 30 years of experience in the optical industry. She and her team of onboarding…

  • Jaime Bates

    Managed Care Administrator

    Jaime is a driven and compassionate eye care leader with over 20 years’ experience starting her career as a ABOC licensed Optician…

  • Miriam Cook

    Regional Manager, MW/SE

    Miriam is a healthcare services professional skilled in strategic business planning, optical management, and relationship/team building…

  • Bryan Xavier

    Regional Business Development Manager, West

    ABO certified optician and a 20-year industry veteran, Bryan began his career at Vision Associates in 2015. He pioneered the training…

  • Ryan Bedrossian

    Regional Manager, West

    Ryan brings an extensive professional background in field leadership, marketing, and project management to the Vision Associates family…

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