Blake D. Michaels

Blake D. Michaels has extensive work experience in the medical industry, with a focus on sales and marketing roles. Blake D. is currently serving as the Director of National Accounts at Trukera Medical since July 2023. Prior to this, Blake worked as the Principal at BD Michaels & Associates, Inc. starting from December 2019.

Before starting their independent practice, Blake held various positions at VisionCare, Inc. from September 2015 to December 2019. Blake D. was initially hired as the VP of Sales and Customer Service Operations for the Americas, responsible for sales, reimbursement, and customer care. Later, they were promoted to President and CEO, overseeing the design and manufacture of the Implantable Miniature Telescope for advanced AMD patients.

Blake has also worked at Alcon Laboratories, Inc. as the Director of Key Accounts for the West from January 2011 to August 2015. In addition, they served as the Director of Sales for the West, managing sales for Allegretto Systems.

Their career also includes roles at WaveLight, Inc. as the VP of US Sales and Marketing, and at Bausch & Lomb as the Director of Marketing for the Cataract division. Blake D. started their career at Storz Instrument Co. as a Regional Sales Manager.

Overall, Blake D. Michaels has a diverse professional background in the medical industry, exhibiting expertise in sales, marketing, and leadership roles.

Blake D. Michaels obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Colgate University in the years 1976 to 1980. Blake D. then pursued further education and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing Management from the Zicklin School of Business, spanning from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, they briefly studied Biology at New York University for the period of 1977 to 1978, but did not complete a degree.