Ronald T. Dare, Jr.
DANBURY, Conn.— Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. has appointed Ronald T. Dare, Jr. a senior territory manager. In his new position, Dare will continue to provide sales, training and consultative support to Eschenbach’s customers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and also participate in the company’s planning, training and leadership initiatives. Dare joined Eschenbach in February of 2005 as Mid-Atlantic territory manager and is an Eschenbach “Sales MVP” Award winner for 2009.

Senior territory managers at Eschenbach must achieve sales objectives and meet experiential requirements, but also must be Certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and become a Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (CCOA) with the Joint Commission On Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. In addition, they must demonstrate their ability to conduct continuing education for the myriad of professions that Eschenbach serves and pass a rigorous 5-hour examination on eyecare and low vision rehabilitation, among other topics. ■