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PEOPLE
Richard Clompus, OD, FAAO, has joined CooperVision as vice president, global professional relations, within the Global Commercial Strategy Team. Clompus will support clinical studies, education, and professional affairs on a worldwide basis in order to further establish CooperVision's position in the global contact lens industry.	CooperVision's Richard Clompus
Martha Rosemore Greenberg, OD, was elected board president of the American Optometric Association (AOA) Foundation. Rosemore Greenberg, who joined the AOA Foundation Board in 2008, was the first female to receive the distinction of the SECO Optometrist of the South, in 2009. Alain Mikli North America has promoted Michelle Davidson to the position of sales director. Davidson joined Alain Mikli 10 years ago and previously oversaw the Canadian sales territory.	AOA's Martha Rosemore Greenberg
Ken Payne has returned to DAC International, filling the position of European sales manager. A veteran in the contact and intraocular lens industries, he's previously served with Allergan UK, Contamac, and DAC International. He also served as president of the European Federation of the Contact Lens & IOL Industries (EFCLIN).	DAC International's Ken Payne

AWARDS

The Charmant Group recognized stellar performances of its sales force during its 2009 national sales meeting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Honorees were: Marilyn Broadrick, a sales representative who retired after 27 years with the company; Charlie Fegreus, who was named Regional Manager of the Year; and Dane Dierks, territory sales representative in the Iowa/Dakota markets, who received numerous accolades, including Representative of the Year and the Million Dollar Club.

LENSCO, an optical goods distributor and manufacturer, received the Dr. Leonard Bronstein Memorial Award from the Arizona Optometric Association at the 36th annual Bronstein Contact Lens Seminar.

The Arizona Optometric Association presented the award for 35 years of outstanding service.

LENSCO receives the Dr. Leonard Bronstein Memorial Award

BUSINESS UPDATES

The Vision Council launched a new print public service announcement (PSA) developed to increase consumer awareness of ultraviolet (UV) protection. It has been distributed to about 5,500 U.S. media outlets.

Optical Exchange is now the exclusive North American supplier of Markus T eyewear. “Markus Temming is an acclaimed designer noted for his artistic interpretation and distinctive use of natural materials, an approach that defines the success of Markus T as a brand applauded for its commercial and critical success across Europe,” says David Sakhrani, Optical Exchange's president and CEO.

Augen Optics' glass mold and hard resin eyeglass lens manufacturing operations in Ensenada, Mexico, have achieved ISO 9001:2008 Certification, the latest iteration in the 9000 Certification Series from the International Organization for Standardization.