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AGU

Provides a transition for new graduates into the MOA structure.  Also assists with placement when necessary. 

 

Dr. Ty Hubbard – Chair

Dr. Megan Sumrall – Co-chair for SCO

Dr. Allison Lord – Co-chair for UAB

Dr. David L. Parker-Board Member

Dr. Steven Reed

Dr. Tina Sorey

Dr. Jacob Ivey – UAB  


BUDGET AND FINANCE

Recommends budget and finance issues to Board of Directors and membership, when required.

 

Dr. Eric Randle – Chair

Dr. Brad Thompson

Dr. Arthur Dampier

Dr. Bill Lord

Dr. Steven Reed

Dr. David L. Parker

 

SUMMER CONVENTION

Coordinates the details of the Summer Convention with the MOA office, including location, reservations, activities, etc.

Dr. Greg Loose- Chair

Dr.  Craig Belk – Co-Chair, Activities and Events

Dr. Rochelle Hopkins

Dr. Emily Nail

Beverly Roberts, CPOA – Paraoptometric Rep.

 

 

EDUCATION

Secures education for Fall Conference and Summer Convention

 

Dr. Nicole Monroe – Co-chair (Fall)

Dr. Eric Randle – Co-chair  (Summer)

Dr. Sallye Scott

Dr. William Strickland

Dr. Alvaro Moreno

Beverly Roberts, CPOA – Paraoptometric rep

 

EXPOSITION

Works with the Industry Relations Committee to find sponsors and exhibits for Fall Conference and Summer Convention.

 

Dr. Allison Lord – Chair 

Dr. Philip Marler – Board member                                                                       

Dr. David Prudhomme

Dr. Miranda Maynard

Dr. Ryan Russell

Dr. Sidney Wilson

Dr. Jacob Ivey

Dr. Evan Davis

Dr. Lana Taylor

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Assesses and evaluates long term goals.

Dr. Steven Reed – Chair

Dr. Arthur Dampier – Board member

Dr. Linda Johnson

Dr. Bill Lord

Dr. Eric Randle

Dr. Glenn Cochran

 

VISUAL REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Coordinates programs and education related to sports, Low Vision and InfantSEE

 

Dr. Rod Fields – Chair

Dr. Dewey Handy

Dr. Minh Duong

Dr. Michael Reed

Dr. Joseph Joseph

Dr. Jim Riffe

 

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/RETENTION

Works to improve member services and create value to bring in new members.

Megan Sumrall – Chair

Dr. William Strickland

Dr. Reagan Ford

Dr. Ty Hubbard

Dr. Jeff Minor

Dr. Emily Nail

Dr. Arthur Dampier- Board Member

NOMINATIONS/AWARDS

Recommends and nominates catagory for Optometrist of the Year, Young Optometrist of the year, etc.

 

Dr. Susanne Cunningham – Chair

Dr. David L. Parker

Dr. Steven Reed

Dr. Amy Crigler


PUBLIC RELATIONS

Assist MOA office with information and pictures for Focus, reviews and updates website as necessary, serves as a liason with AOA (Hill and Knowlton)

 

Dr. Minh Duong – Chair

Dr. Sean Aldinger

Dr. Michael Phillips

Dr. Chad Kea

Dr. Mandy Elkins Smith

 

INDUSTRY LIAISON

Works to secure contracts with companies for sponsorship levels.  Updates levels as necessary.

Dr. David Curtis-Chair

Dr. Philip Marler – Board member

Dr. Bill Lord

Dr. Mike Quint

Dr. Kent Stribling

 

THIRD PARTY

Provides information to membership regarding any third party issue.  Serves as a voice for optometry in state and federal third party concerns.

Bill Lord – Chair

Dr. David L. Parker – Medicare

Dr. Kent Stribling – VSP

Dr. Steven Reed – Medicaid

Dr. Mike Weeden

Dr. Bo Beddingfield

Dr. Jacob Ivey

 

LEGISLATIVE

(based on older congressional districts) – Work with lobbyist in providing legislative support on a state and federal level.

 

 

Dr. Brad Thompson- Chair 

Dr. Megan Sumrall- Co-Chair 

Dr. Steven Reed 
Dr. David Curtis
Dr. Amy Crigler
Dr. Phillip Hooker
Dr. David L. Parker

Dr. Jimbo Bearden

 

District 1
Dr. Sean Aldinger
 
District 2
Dr. Todd Hall
Dr. David Cheatham
 
District 3
Dr. Gil Davis
Dr. Brad Thompson
Dr. Steven Reed
 
District 4
Dr. Jimbo Bearden
Dr. Arthur Dampier
 
District 5
Dr. Craig Belk
Dr. Paul Williston
Dr. Mike Quint

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