An optical industry professional for over 30 years, Deb Bulken is currently Regional Sales Director at Luxottica Group, where she is a strong, dynamic leader of the Eastern Region. She is well known for her abilities to mentor, inspire, build and nurture sales teams, and develop meaningful, long-lasting business relationships.
Deb has been a member of the OWA since 2011, and holds the director position of Co-Chair, Membership Committee and Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Committee . Under her leadership, the OWA has seen its membership grow exponentially in the last two years.
Recognizing her passion, creativity, and outstanding professionalism, Vision Monday 2015 named Deb one of "Optical's Most Influential Women" in the mentoring category.
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2024 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Trudi Charest
2023 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Dr. Beverly Bianes
2022 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Laura Dorris
2021 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Debbie Myres
2020 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Jean Sabre
2019 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Laura Lewis
2018 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Deb Bulken
2017 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Lorie Lippiatt, OD
2016 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Ann Englert
2015 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Amy Spiezio
2013 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Tiara Claxton
15th Anniversary Celebration and Award Event
2010 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Lorinda Fraboni
2010 Awards Cocktail Reception and Presentation