Jean Sabre, along with her husband Dr. Mark Sabre, founded Uptown Vision in Minneapolis, MN in 1991. In her role with the clinic, she is the practice administrator, buyer and lead optician. Before entering the optical profession, she held management and sales positions throughout the US with major retailers including Marshall Field's, Nordstrom, and Barneys New York.
Sabre has been a member of the OWA since 2004 and currently serves on the Membership Committee, where she heads up the Student Ambassador program. She is excited to be facilitating the outreach to future members of the optometric and optical professions via the OWA. Formerly, she served on the Board of Directors of the OWA as co-chair of the Mentorship Committee.
Additionally, Sabre has served on Transitions Optical's Pro Forum advisory panel for the past 10 years and on the Board of Governors of Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN. Her optical interests include mentoring others, emerging eyewear and lens technology, and practice management. She enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, running, bike riding and golf.
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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