The Optometry Examining Board is created under
Wis. Stat. § 15.405(8) and has authority as outlined in
Wis. Stat. ch. 449.
Contact: Yolanda Y. McGowan, Division Administrator
Yolanda.McGowan@wisconsin.gov
Members
The members of the Optometry Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve four-year terms. The Board consists of five licensed optometrists and two public members.
| Member | Officer | Member Type | Term Expiration |
|---|
| Carli, Ann Meier | Chairperson | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2014* |
| Schulz, Robert C. | Vice Chairperson | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2020 |
| Jinkins, Mark A. | Secretary | Public Member | 7/1/2016* |
| Foss, Richard L. | | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2017* |
| Sorce, Peter I. | | Public Member | 7/1/2023 |
| Sterling, John L. | | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2021 |
| Wilson, Emmylou | | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023 |
*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.
Announcements
Please review the following update:
NTSB Information on Risk of Pilot Impairment
On March 16, 2017, the Board adopted the
Best Practices for Prescribing Controlled Substances Guidelines.
Last updated: 5/29/2019
