Samantha Toth

Samantha Toth is a professionally trained speaker who combines passion, insight, and real-world stories to create impact. Her sessions provide practical takeaways that help professionals and teams implement change with confidence.

Courses:
• WORK HAPPY: The Culture Behind Memorable Experiences
• Engineering Memorable Experiences at Every Touchpoint

Ron Witt

Ron Witt is a seasoned optician with over 45 years of experience and 43 years as a certified professional. For the past decade, he has managed the optical dispensary at Ferris State University College of Optometry, supporting clinical education while ensuring high-quality optical care.

Course:
• Frame Adjustment (Hands-On, No ABO Credit)

Prof. Robert Russo

Former Chair of Vision Care Technology at City Tech, Professor Russo is recognized for his expertise in anatomy and physiology, contact lenses, refractometry, and specialized fitting for keratoconus, pediatric, and prosthetic cases.

Course:
• ABO Review (No Credit)

Chris McGehee, MBA, ABOC

Chris brings a strategic, practice-focused approach to optical education, blending real-world dispensing insight with business operations and inventory management to help practices improve efficiency and profitability.

Courses:
• Rx Problem Solving Simplified
• Maximizing Frame Inventory for a Profitable and Efficient Dispensary in a Competitive World

Jenell Spino, ABOC

Her goal with education is to create content relatable to what we do every day, and discuss those topics with colleagues—gaining different perspectives and experiences.

In her free time, Jenell enjoys spending it with her spouse and kids, gardening, playing tennis, and crafting.

Courses:
• Course Title (ABO 1 hr)
• Course Title (NCLE 1 hr)

Crystal Anthony, ABOC

Crystal Anthony is a seasoned optical professional with over 20 years of experience in dispensing, buying, and compliance. An ABO Certified Optician and Project and Training Manager at Hilco Vision, she is also President of the Illinois Opticians Association and a recognized leader in optical education.

Course:
Course Title (ABO 1 hr)

Jennifer Block, LDO

Jennifer is a Licensed Optician with 32 years of experience, beginning her career through a three-year optician apprenticeship in Tennessee. Now Training Department Manager at Henry Ford OptimEyes, she designs programs and tools for service excellence, leadership, lens and frame education, and professional development.

Her true passion is growing and retaining opticians, inspiring others to thrive, and strengthening the optical industry.

Courses:
• Foundations of Opticianry – Part 1
• Foundations of Opticianry – Part 2
• Foundations of Opticianry – Part 3
• Foundations of Opticianry – Part 4
(No ABO Credit)