The Optometry Examining Board is created under
Wis. Stat. § 15.405(8) and has authority as outlined in
Wis. Stat. ch. 449.
Contact: Valerie Payne, Executive Director
Valerie.Payne1@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 |
|---|
| Schulz, Robert C. | Chairperson | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2020 |
Sterling, John L.
| Vice Chairperson
| Optometrist Member
| 7/1/2021
|
Wilson, Emmylou
| Secretary | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023
|
Clark, Jeffrey J.
| | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023 |
Jinkins, Mark A
|
| Public Member
| 7/1/2016*
|
| Slaby, Lisa L. | | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023 |
| Sorce, Peter I. | | Public 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: 1/30/2020