PLAINVIEW, N.Y.— Davis Vision recently named Dave Merwitz its director of retail relationships.

In his new role, Merwitz—based in Latham, N.Y.—serves as the primary liaison to contracted retailers, responsible for "maintaining and enhancing strategic working relationships with all retail providers," an announcement said.

Merwitz, a 22-year veteran of the health care industry, has spent 13 years with Davis Vision. He will "work closely with senior management and all business units to ensure that effective and efficient operations are maintained across all business functions involved with regional and national retail chains," Davis Vision—part of the HVHC group of companies—noted.