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, Board Secretary, Vice Chair of Governance & Elections Committee

Damon Umscheid
Treasurer, Chair of Finance & Audit Committee

Trisha Beal
Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee

Howard Dolman
Chair of Human Resources & Compensation Committee

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
Leadership Team

Lee Raffey
Chief Executive Officer

Teresa Sebastian
Director of Practice Development

Mariko Macken
Director of Marketing, Communications and Events