Jim Greenwood.

KINGWOOD, Texas—Optometric alliance Vision Source has named seven leading optometrists to sit on a newly formed Vision Source Administrator Advisory Board, according to a statement from the organization. The Vision Source Administrator organization is comprised of 170 local leaders and represents a unique component of the company’s value proposition, Vision Source said.

The board members include Dr. Dori Carlson, Grafton, N.D.; Dr. Mario Gutierrez, San Antonio, Texas; Dr. Brett Hagen, Spokane, Wash.; Dr. April Jasper, West Palm Beach, Fla; Dr. Pete Kehoe, Galesburg, Ill.; Dr. Amir Khoshnevis, Charlotte, N.C.; and Dr. William Strickland, Oxford, Miss.

Vision Source president and CEO, Jim Greenwood said, “At Vision Source, it is our mission to enrich lives by enabling independent optometrists to reach their full potential. One of the key factors in the success of Vision Source members is the leadership provided by the Administrators who serve at the local level. The health care delivery systems of the future are currently being designed and built in local markets, and as such Vision Source members are beginning to realize new opportunities for growth due to the abilities and actions of our Administrators.”

Greenwood added, “The Administrator group is comprised of independent optometrists who possess a broad range of experiences and a deep industry knowledge to share with the membership. From this illustrious group, we have carefully selected seven respected clinicians who will become an important part of the company’s leadership infrastructure. They will impact decisions on policy and will be a continual source of guidance to our executive team.”

Vision Source is one of North America’s largest networks of independent optometrists consisting of 3,600+ key, eyecare industry influencers. The clinicians in the Vision Source network enjoy a wide range of innovative technologies, practice management tools, marketing and purchasing power.