Known nationwide as an optometric practice consultant, author and lecturer, and also the President of O.D. Practice Mentors. Because of his expertise, he has helped hundreds of optometrists open new practices, become new owners of existing practices while increase profitability. His experience makes him amongst the top leading consultants in the industry.

Specializing in providing financing for optometric practice transitions including start-ups, acquisitions and expansion projects, Jeff has assisted healthcare providers nationally with determining the most effective methods for financing to maximize their practice's cash-flow.

With more than 14 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Mr. Connon has authored articles for Matsco's Strategies for Success newsletter and speaks at optometric schools and conferences around the country.

An established optometric consultant to the software industry, Dr. Hom combines his high-tech experience with a hospital-based optometry practice. His background gives him a deep understanding of the impact of cutting-edge information systems in health care organizations.

Dr. Steve Newman combines his knowledge as an optometric physician, certified personal trainer and board certified nutrition specialist to educate both physicians and the public on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. With more than twenty five years in the health profession, Dr. Steve has advised and guided thousands with information needed to make the right choices when it comes to health, medicine, nutrition, supplements, Yoga and overall well being.

Practicing what he preaches, Dr. Steve is an avid triathlete, often participating in charity events throughout the country. Dr. Steve is well known on the COPE lecture circuit as his seminars continue to get rave reviews from the doctors and lay people that attend. His latest lifestyle book, FEEL MORE ALIVE NOW, is available @ amazon.com

A nationally recognized expert in financial planning, financial consulting as well as understanding OD insurance issues, Mr. Rudzinski has written numerous articles for Primary Care Optometry News and has offered sound advice on www.seniordoc.org. Financial strategies requires outside expertise. It's never too early or too late to ask for one on one help from a consultant with his credentials.

Dr. Rumpakis is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Practice Resource Management, Inc., a firm that specializes in providing a full array of consulting, management, advisory, and appraisal services for healthcare professionals and industry. Combining his optometric background with a Masters of Business Administration with emphases in finance and leadership, he has been extensively published with over 30 articles and the textbook "Business Aspects of Optometry", Dr. Rumpakis is one of the nations leading experts in the areas of medical coding and billing, optometric finance and practice appraisal, and developing leadership within a medical practice.

Dr. Steinberg brings a very unique perspective and expertise to the field of Optometric Law. He is one of a select few actively practicing lawyers in the United States who also provides eye care to patients on a regular basis as a practicing optometrist. Dr. Steinberg is a 1984 graduate of the University of Missouri - St. Louis, School of Optometry. He later completed law school at the University of LaVerne College of Law, and has been a member of the California Bar since 1996.

Though now primarily engaged in the practice of law, Dr. Steinberg continues to actively practice both professions. As a result, Dr. Steinberg's knowledge and expertise in the myriad legal issues affecting optometrists is both practical and extensive. He regularly handles legal matters concerning optometrists, including State Board defense, fraud in the purchase of practices, misappropriation of patient lists, breach of contract, defense of VSP and other Third Party discipline or panel expulsion hearings, and is regularly retained to draft and/or review agreements concerning the formation and leasing of optometric practices, buy/sell agreements, and partnership agreements.

A nationally recognized author, lecturer, and practice management consultant, Mr. Weber has held upper management positions in HMOs and PPOs. Most recently he was Managed Care Director for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. An expert on managed care, provider contracting, and optical dispensing. His knowledge and experience is invaluable in today's third party economy.