BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Keplr, a management services organization with 260 managed optometry practices, announced several additions to its leadership team. Mark Popp, a 25-year industry veteran, joined the company as a chief network strategy officer leading revenue cycle management, technology and payor relations. Alyssa Voorheis was named vice president, revenue cycle management. Omero Montez joined the company as chief retail officer. He has over 25 years of experience in the optical industry including operations, distribution and supply chain logistics.

Leadership team appointments in 2024 included the following:

● Dr. David Cockrell assumed the expanded responsibilities of chief medical officer to support Keplr’s team of doctors and oversee the expansion of Keplr Academy for continuing training and education, led by Dr. Michael Talone of Nittany Eye Associates.

(Top row l to r) Mark Popp, Alyssa Voorheis, Omero Montez, Dr. David Cockrell and Emilia Flamini. (Bottom row l to r) Dr. Michael Talone, Guillaume Pincon, Lisa Wittman-Smith and Robert Rigby-Hall.

● Emilia Flamini joined Keplr as chief financial officer.

● Scott Messbarger joined the company as SVP of business operations.

● Guillaume Pincon joined Keplr as VP of financial planning and analysis.

● Lisa Wittman-Smith joined the company as chief merchandising officer to support Keplr's managed practices in developing and implementing a best-in-class merchandising strategy.

● Robert Rigby-Hall joined Keplr as chief people officer.