Board of Governors

The board includes the President, Vice President/Treasurer, Secretary, Chairpeople of active duty teaching programs, Consultants/Specialty Advisors to the respective Surgeons General, Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology for SMO, and military representative to the Joint Commission for Allied Healthcare Professionals in Ophthalmology.

Leadership Rotation

The leadership of the SMO is elected by the SMO membership with a new secretary chosen during the annual meeting each year. The secretary then rotates into the position of VP/Treasurer the next year, president the third year, and finally serves as an advisor the fourth year to assist with continuity. The branch of service of the new secretary rotates between Air Force, Army, and Navy to maintain broad representation.

Past Presidents

2023-2024 Ian Uber
2022-2023 Barton Blackorby
2021-2022 James Townley
2020-2021 Russ Heston
2019-2020 Gary Legault
2018–2019 Jonathan Ellis
2017–2018 Kyle Miller
2016–2017 Won Kim
2015–2016 Rachel Lieberman
2014–2015 Todd Mondzelewski
2013–2014 Raymond Cho
2012–2013 Matthew Caldwell
2011–2012 Andrew Doan
2010–2011 Sheri DeMartelaere
2007–2010 Kim Slawinski
2005–2007 Rob Mazzoli
2003–2005 Diane Lundy

Administration: SMO has partnered with San Francisco Association Management Services (SFAMS) for assistance with the administrative functions of the Society such as membership, finance, and website support. SFAMS is a full-service association management company providing industry leading vision and a full suite of professional management services to ophthalmology and eye care associations. www.sfams.com