2010 OWA Committees

Do you want to . . .

• Meet new people?
• Expand your network?
• Share ideas and broaden your horizons?

We have just the thing for you . . . VOLUNTEER! Become an OWA insider by joining a committee.

There is a place for you on these committees:

• Program Committee
• Membership Committee
• Communications Committee
• Mentoring Committee
• Web Site Committee
• Membership Directory Committee
• Professional Development Fund Committee
• Nominating Committee

Catch the spirit of volunteerism - it will pay big dividends!

Program Committee

If you love the networking socials and POWW seminars and want to keep these events packed with a wide variety of optical professionals, the Program Committee, may be a good fit. The committee organizes networking events, POWW seminars, and more, covering the logistics behind the planning of a successful event.

Chair: Corinne McCormack, 212-868-7919,

Program Committee Members

Marge Axelrad, Jobson Optical Group
Laurie Badone, Carl Zeiss Vision
Ana Ibay, Jonathan Paul Eyewear
Angela Jantzen, Shamir Insight, Inc.
Gale Meyer, Diversified Opthalmics, Inc.
Audrey Pavia, Tura LP
Amy Spiezio, Eyecare Business
Christie Walker, FramesData

Membership Committee

Do you want to be sure that the OWA remains a growing, vibrant group? The Membership Committee develops new ways to keep our membership coming back for more.

Chair: Eve Zartman-Ball, The Vision Council, 703-548-4560,

Membership Committee Members

Marge Axelrad, Jobson Optical Group
Grady Culbreth, Grady & Associates, Inc.
Mary Rose Jaszczynski, ClearVision Optical
Sherrie Rogerson, Doctors Vision Center
Katrina Schatz, The Vision Council
C. Jeanine Solomon, The Luxottica Group
Gaye Wilson, Louisiana Association of Dispensing Opticians

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee creates the OWA newsletters, communications pieces, and more. If you love to write, interview industry leaders, research relevant industry topics or have always wanted to try, this group may be great for you.

Chair: Ann E. Englert, Solutions, 305-365-5409,

Communications Committee Members

Heather Campbell, Briot USA
Jenean Carlton, Carlton and Associates, Llc
Carrie Damschroder, Eyefinity / Officemate
Audrey Pavia, Tura LP
Christie Rudolph, Eyemaginations, Inc.
C. Jeanine Solomon, Luxottica Group
Amy Spiezio, BCI / Eyecare Business
Pam Wood, L'Amy America

Mentoring Committee

Perfect for those who like to share their knowledge and grow professionally from the professional insight provided by fellow members, the Mentoring Committee is always looking for help creating the One-Minute Mentor blasts.

Chair: Debra Lochli McGrath, DL Consulting, 908-313-0970,

Mentoring Committee Members

Dawn Feggestad, Mecklenburg Eye Associates
Lorinda Fraboni, Walman Optical
Kristi Green, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Jodi Groh, Nanofilm
Sandy Likes, GreenTree Capital, Ltd.
Amy Spiezio, Eyecare Business/LWW VisionCare
Donna Suter, Suter Consulting Group

Membership Directory Committee

OWA's distinctive Membership Directory tool has moved from printed to electronic format in the Members Only section of the OWA website. Every member has probably used it at least a few times to check a phone number or a show date. The Membership Directory Committee makes connections with new and existing sponsors of the organization and encourages members to keep this useful tool up-to-date.

Chair: Karen Zappia, Live Eyewear, 805-782-6423,

Membership Directory Committee Members

Marge Axelrad, Jobson Optical Group
Angela Carroll, Jobson Optical Group
Kristi Green, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Angela Jantzen, Shamir Insight, Inc.
Lindsey Slinker-Clemente: Drs. Kochman, Lebowitz and Mogil, LLP
Amy Spiezio, Eyecare Business/LWW VisionCare
Shirley Wanamaker, Davis Vision

Professional Development Fund Committee

This committee ensures the future of the OWA by building partnerships with generous benefactors and creating the blueprint for the financial growth of the OWA.

Chair: Sherrie Rogerson, Doctors Vision Center, 252-917-1206,

Professional Development Fund Committee Members

Marge Axelrad, Jobson Optical Group
Angela Carroll, Jobson Optical Group
Sara Connors, US Vision
Corinne McCormack, Corinne McCormack, Inc.
Rene Soltis, The Vision Council
Amy Spiezio, Eyecare Business/LWW VisionCare

Nominating Committee

The right leadership can make or break a group, particularly one that is made up solely of volunteers. The Nominating Committee thoughtfully considers each nomination for board positions and encourages members to take a more active role in the directing of the OWA by accepting leadership positions.

Chair: Corinne McCormack, Corinne McCormack, Inc., 212-868-7919,

Nominating Committee Members

Stephanie De Long, Eyecare Business
Andrea Gluck, Eyewear Designs
Dana Weeks, Optical Services International

The OWA would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support and belief in our mission to advance and promote the leadership role of women in the Optical industry.