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Support from People Who Know Independent Practice

Eye Recommend members benefit from coaching, training, and education, delivered by professionals who understand the realities of running an independent practice. From operations and human resources to marketing and leadership development, support is practical, actionable, and focused on outcomes you can measure.

Lee Raffey

A Vision for Independent Optometry

“Every independent optometrist who chooses to invest in their practice, their team, and their patients is making a statement about what eye care should look like in Canada. We’re here to use the resources of our group to make it happen.”

Lee Raffey

CEO, Eye Recommend

Board of Directors

The Eye Recommend Board of Directors is comprised of independent optometrists and industry leaders who shape the cooperative’s future. The Board sets direction, oversees the vision, and champions the interests of independent optometry across Canada.

Colin Hobson
Board Chair
Michael Nelson
Vice Chair, Chair of Governance & Elections Committee
Anita Voisin
Treasurer, Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
Barry Thienes
Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Damon Umscheid
Vice Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
Lisa Scharf
Vice Chair of Membership Engagement Committee
Wes McCann
Chair of Membership Engagement Committee
Tanya Jones-Greenwood
Vice Chair of Governance and Elections Committee
Jeff Goodhew
Vice Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Christine Misener
Governance and Elections Committee

Leadership Team

Lee Raffey
Chief Executive Officer
Teresa Sebastian
Chief Operating Officer

Management Team

Joyce VanRooyen
Joyce VanRooyenLearning and Development Manager
Janet Vanderpost
Janet VanderpostBusiness Coach Manager
Wayne Peter
Wayne PeterSpecialty Business Coach Manager
Megan Evans
Megan EvansCommunications and Marketing Manager
Emilee Ellithorpe
Finance and Administration Manager
Trisha Ramnane
Corporate Events Manager