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Link to nomination forms 2020: State Leader of the Year, Website of the Year, Board Appointments

Link to nomination forms 2020: State Leader of the Year, Website of the Year, Board Appointments

Let's Get Personal

  • Dibby Bartlett
    1st Vice President, OAA

    'Jump in ... even if you're scared.'

  • Erik Tyler
    Branding & Marketing Director, OAA

    'Effective marketing isn't about telling people how wonderful you are. It's an ability to make the consumer feel wonderful.'

  • Bob Reynolds
    President, OAA

    'Recipe for success:

    1. Find the best people.
    2. Give them what they need.
    3. Get out of the way.'

  • Johnna Dukes
    2nd Vice President, OAA

    'Always be yourself (unless you can be a unicorn…then always be a unicorn).'

Testimonials

Real people. Real experiences.

  • "Attending the OAA Leadership Conference … being on the forefront, walking in the footsteps of amazing leaders, past and present … I believe I can only fortify the industry."
    Tyrone Wilson, LDO
  • "The annual OAA Leadership Conference has helped me to make my job a profession that I’m proud to be involved in. I’ve gone from ‘just an optician’ to someone who’s involved in paving the way for the future of opticianry."
    Kevin Silva, Optician; 2nd VP, OAM

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  • "Where's My Money?"

    “Where does my membership money go? What do I get out of it?” We trust the answer will instill excitement and pride in our members and partners. Read more

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