Leadership

Board of Trustees 2026-2027

President
Tate Herman, OD
Plymouth Vision Center
3007 Harbor Lane N
Suite 1500
Plymouth, MN 55447

President-Elect
Teresa Rhone, OD
Park Nicollet Eye Care
18484 Kachina Court
Lakeville, MN 55044

Vice President
Matt Downs, OD
Carlson Tillisch Eye Clinic
120 North Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Treasurer
Tara Kempfer, OD
InVision Eye Care
810 N Baird Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN

Immediate Past-President
Thomas Elton, OD
Target Optical
7000 York Avenue S
Edina, MN 55435

Trustee
Barbara Tylka, OD
Mayo Clinic
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Trustee
Erin Bremner, OD
Ely Vision Center
38 E Harvey Street
Ely, MN 55731

Trustee
Nicole Schmiedt, OD
McDonald Eye Care Associates
20094 Kenwood Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044

Trustee
Anna Percival, OD
White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical
4750 Washington Square
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Trustee
Kate Montealegre, OD
HealthPartners
1210 County Road E W
Arden Hills, MN 55112

Past-President Emeritus
Terrence Tancabel, OD
Annandale Eye Clinic
500 Elm Street E,
Annandale, MN 55302

MOA Past Presidents

Year	Name of President
2025	Thomas Elton, OD	2005	Steven Gander, OD	1985	Charles Picard, OD*
2024	Stacy Hinkemeyer, OD	2004	Dirk Colby, OD	1984	Roger Pabst, OD
2023	Lauren Haverly, OD	2003	Chad Christenson, OD	1983	Mark Fisher, OD
2022	Katie Tancabel, OD	2002	Michael Perez, OD	1982	Ian Swatez, OD*
2021	Randy Kempfer, OD	2001	Wendy A. Goldsmith, OD	1981	Alan Paymar, OD*
2020	Bridget Axelson, OD	2000	Craig M. McCormick, OD	1980	Robert Yaeger, OD
2019	Tony Doffin, OD	1999	Marlane J. Brown, OD, F.A.A.O.	1979	Burton Skuza, OD*
2018	Matt Bauer, OD	1998	Courtland J. Watson, OD	1978	Keith Winter, OD
2017	Sam Villella, OD	1997	Timothy Neitzke, OD	1977	Roger Truax, OD
2016	Mike Ackermann, OD	1996	Steven Ferguson, OD	1976	George Robertson, OD*
2015	Nick Colatrella, OD	1995	Terrence Tancabel, OD	1975	Gary Gross, OD*
2014	Larry Morrison, OD	1994	Wayne Hines, OD	1974	Milton Mootz, OD*
2013	Jonathan Schorn, OD	1993	Douglas Landsverk, OD	1973	John Schaefer, OD*
2012	Teresa Theobald, OD	1992	Patrick O'Neill, OD	1972	Jack Von Bokern, OD
2011	Jeffrey Mackner, OD	1991	Mark Hennen, OD	1971	Richard Nordin, OD
2010	Stan Andrist, OD	1990	Kerry Beebe, OD	1970	Willard Betlock, OD*
2009	Linda Chous, OD	1989	Don Sipola, OD	1969	Ray Jaakola, OD*
2008	G. John Lach, OD	1988	Gregory Kraupa, OD*	1968	Burton Keller, OD*
2007	Tina McCarty, OD, F.A.A.O.	1987	John Lahr, OD	1967	McKee, OD*
2006	Lane Robeson, OD	1986	Skip Tillisch, OD	1966	Wyllis Akre, OD*

*Deceased

Minnesota Optometric Association Committees

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Education Committee coordinates educational events for optometrists providing high quality continuing education. The committee would coordinate two larger meetings annually, Spring and Fall, as well as working to add small educational opportunities throughout the year, which may be virtual, in person, or a combination.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

The Legislative Committee Chair works to elect and re-elect pro-optometry candidates to the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives, allowing us to support the lawmakers who support us. Optometry is a legislated profession. The decisions made by state and federal lawmakers and agency officials have a direct, and often long-lasting, impact on doctors of optometry and patients. The Chair should serve as a catalyst and encourage the members and Executive Director to promote our profession through policy change.

THIRD PARTY COMMITTEE

The Third Party Committee Chair advocates for the inclusion of full-scope optometric care and the inclusion of comprehensive ophthalmic examinations as a core benefit in all medical insurance and ERISA plans so that all Minnesotans have access to quality eye care through their choice of appropriate provider.

YOUNG OD/MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Young OD/Membership Committee works to obtain and retain members with effective networking, social, business development and educational benefits. The membership committee supports Young ODs, NOW and optometry school liaisons, and assists with meet and greet employment/sale opportunities. The committee assists the MOA board in contacting non-renewing members.