Our Team
Leading Independent Optometry Across Canada
Board of Directors
The Eye Recommend Board of Directors plays an important role in shaping the future of the cooperative by supporting the growth of Canada’s independent optometrists in the eye care industry. Committed to building a strong road map to help Eye Recommend continue to thrive and grow, the Board overseas the implementation of the vision and brings their passion for independent optometry to the forefront.
Barry Thienes
Board Chair
Colin Hobson
Vice Chair, Secretary, Chair of Governance & Elections Committee
Damon Umscheid
Treasurer, Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
Trisha Beal
Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee and Compliance Officer
Anita Voisin
Vice Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
Lisa Scharf
Chair of Membership Engagement Committee
Michael Nelson
Wes McCann
Vice Chair of Membership Engagement Committee
Tanya Jones-Greenwood
Chair of Elections
Jeff Goodhew
Vice Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Leadership Team
Lee Raffey
Chief Executive Officer
Teresa Sebastian
Chief Operating Officer