American Optometric Association
Ryan Hayes has held several roles throughout their work experience. Ryan started their career in 2004 as an Auditor at WGS St. Louis, where they worked until 2009. In 2004, they also joined BKD LLP as a Supervisor and held the position until 2010. In 2012, they became the Chief Financial Officer at AOAExcel, Inc., and in 2014, they took on the same role at the American Optometric Association.
Ryan Hayes attended Saint Louis University from 1999 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting.
American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association represents approximately 39,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Optometrists serve patients in nearly 6,500 communities across the country, and in 3,500 of those communities are the only eye doctors. Doctors of optometry provide two-thirds of all primary eyecare in the United States.Founded in 1898, the AOA is a federation of state, student and armed forces optometric associations. Through these affiliations, the AOA serves members consisting of optometrists, students of optometry, paraoptometric assistants and technicians.Together, the AOA and its affiliates work to provide the public with quality vision and eye care. Through offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., the AOA: Sets professional standards, helping its members conduct patient care efficiently and effectively Lobbies government and other organizations on behalf of the optometric profession Provides research and education leadership.