LEXINGTON, Ky. — The United Opticians Association (UOA) has officially named James M. Morrison, Esq., as the organization’s CEO. UOA was established as a result of a merger between the Opticians Association of America and the National Federation of Opticianry Schools, and with the appointment of Morrison as CEO, he will now lead the organization and its members.
More than 20 interested candidates from across the country submitted resumes for this position. Several representatives of the UOA Board reviewed resumes, vetted the qualified candidates, and conducted extensive interviews of the top three candidates. The UOA Executive Board voted to appoint James M. Morris, Esq. to the CEO position of CEO. Morris served as the former Executive Director of the American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners.
UOA President, Ronnie Harbert, is confident in the Executive Board’s decision, stating, “Mr. Morris’s previous extensive experience in the ophthalmic community, along with his background in association management, ophthalmic lobbying initiatives, and business administration makes him the ideal choice.”
UOA, through OAA, has represented Contact Lens and Spectacle Opticians since 1925. ABO & NCLE will continue in its capacity to provide the highest quality competency examinations, continuing education, and certification of Opticians and Contact Lens Professionals. Morris will assist the ABO & NCLE Board of Directors with reorganizing the structure of ABO & NCLE at the direction of a new Chief Operating Officer, keeping the current staff in place so that he can be fully engaged with UOA by July 1, 2024.
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