Mission of the Ohio Optometric Association (OOA)

The Ohio Optometric Association serves its members and their patients by advocating for the profession to the public and policymakers, promoting the importance of and access to comprehensive eye care, and providing meaningful resources that strengthen professional viability.

Zones and Counties

Led by its Board of Directors, the OOA also provides regional leadership by dividing the state into 12 regions, or zones, each led by a volunteer member, the Zone Governor.

Zones hold regular meetings throughout the year. Click on OOA Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming meetings around the state. In the search bar, type "Zone __" for your specific zone meetings.

2025 Board of Directors

Timothy Fries, OD, MBA, MPH PRESIDENT The Ohio State University College of Optometry 338 W 10th Ave Columbus, OH 43210	San-San Cooley, OD, MS PRESIDENT-ELECT EyeCare Professionals of Powell 9711-C Sawmill Parkway Powell, OH 43065
Jennifer Vincent, OD SECRETARY-TREASURER Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons 2013 State Route 59 Kent, OH 44240	Lindsay Florkey, OD, MS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Greene County Eye Care 322 N Detroit St Xenia, OH 45385
Taylor Babcock, OD TRUSTEE Babcock Eye Care 721 Seventh St. Portsmouth, OH 45662	David Bejot, OD TRUSTEE The Eye Center of Toledo 3000 Regency Court, Suite 100 Toledo, OH 43623
Katherine Fisher, OD TRUSTEE Middletown & Settlers Walk Eye Care 315 N Breiel Blvd Middletown, OH 45042	Katie Greiner, OD, MS, MBA TRUSTEE Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons 2013 St. Rt. 59 Kent, OH 44240
William Kegerize, OD TRUSTEE Genoa Family Eyecare 603 Main St Genoa, OH 43430	Greg Nixon, OD TRUSTEE The Ohio State University College of Optometry 338 W 10th Ave Columbus, OH 43210