Angelina Popovic, OD.
GREEN BAY, Wis.—Shopko Optical, a provider of eyecare services across the Midwest for more than 40 years, has named Angelina Popovic, OD, to its leadership team as vice president of medical and professional affairs. In her position, Dr. Popovic will support Shopko Optical’s teams and doctors of optometry by providing strategic day-to-day leadership to support patient care and optometric services, according to an announcement this week. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Popovic join our leadership team,” said Russ Steinhorst, Shopko Optical’s chief executive officer.

“Dr. Popovic is an experienced optometrist who also has a strong background in practice development and training. She brings a unique skill set to our team and we’re excited for her to leverage her knowledge and energy to influence our patient experience.”

Prior to joining Shopko Optical, Dr. Popovic practiced optometry at Visionworks of America, where she specialized in primary care and contact lenses. She also served as a clinical preceptor for the Illinois College of Optometry, where she assisted students in their rotations in her specialties.
 
Dr. Popovic received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and Spanish from the University of Illinois Chicago. She also earned her doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry.
 
Shopko Optical is the trade name of Shoptikal LLC, an affiliate of Monarch Alternative Capital. The company operates more than 100 standalone locations across the Midwest.