Dave McIlheran has a diverse work experience. Dave is currently the Chief Operations Officer at Cherry Optical Lab, an independent wholesale optical laboratory. Prior to this, they worked at Maui Jim Sunglasses as the Director of Rx Lab Operations. From 2008 to 2019, they held the position of Director of Optical Manufacturing/Plant Manager at Shopko Optical. Dave was responsible for leading a team of 100+ employees and managing the manufacture and shipment of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Before that, Dave worked at Shopko Stores Operating Company LLC in various roles, including Director of Transportation, Divisional Replenishment Manager, and Store Management Positions.
Dave McIlheran attended St. Mary's High School in Burlington. After completing high school, they went on to study at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. From 1984 to 1988, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the university.
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Cherry Optical Lab - Independent Wholesale Optical Laboratory
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Cherry Optical, Inc has been named IDD Laboratory of the Year four times – (2010, 2012, 2017 & 2018) and presented the Varilux Award of Excellence three years in a row (2015, 2016 & 2017) – by consistently leading with innovation. Located in Green Bay, Cherry Optical, Inc serves many eye care professionals nationwide. As an Independently owned laboratory, Cherry Optical, Inc produces and distributes all widely used lens materials, styles, and coatings. Cherry Optical, Inc has been producing digital and freeform lenses on-site for nearly ten years. In 2012, Cherry Optical, Inc invested into the latest anti-reflective manufacturing equipment that allows them to manufacture Crizal Avance, Crizal Alize, Crizal Easy, Crizal Optifog, Essilor AR EZ, Xperio UV, Cherry Approved AR and their latest addition– Crizal Prevencia. Additional investments in 2016 include Coburn's Velocity Backside Coater and A&R's MBV lens inspection and finish blocking equipment. The MBV will allow us to inspect lens powers quickly and accurately finish block lenses using the industry standard Focovision and PPOS systems ensuring that Cherry Optical, Inc is producing the highest quality lenses possible. Other manufacturing abilities include MEI edging capabilities for custom wrap frame processing, including Oakley, Maui Jim, Adidas, and Wiley-X. By combining the very best processing technology available, high-skilled and trained employees and 24-hour production capability, Cherry Optical, Inc provides vastly superior service levels on even the most complicated lens orders.