Expertise and Experience
John M. Young President, is an engineer and optician. He has been active in many disciplines of the optical industry including engineering, research and development, and quality. He has five patents for the design of optical lenses and devices, has been lecturing for several decades, and has authored more than 100 published articles and papers. He received the 1992 Man of the Year Award from the National Academy of Opticianry and the first President's Award from the Opticians Association of America in 1994 for his dedication to the advancement of education. In 2005 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Optometric Association's, Association of Schools and Colleges. John founded COLTS Laboratories in 1997
Daryl Neely Vice President and COO, is a Quality Engineer with over 15 years experience in the optical industry. His experience includes working in the Quality Engineering discipline, as well as responsibility for supervision of a test lab for a large lens manufacturer. He has extensive experience in statistical analysis of data, especially as related to the optical industry, and is knowledgeable in the areas of quality systems, continuous improvement, auditing, standard operating procedure development and statistical process control techniques.
Greg Williams Technical Service Advisor, who is an American Board of Opticianry Certified optician, with 30 years experience in the Optical Industry. He has worked in corporate and private practices in dispensing as well as wholesale laboratories. He is familiar with testing and processing both for frames, lenses, and safety protective equipment. Greg is also responsible for customer service at COLTS Laboratories.
Four Opticians on Staff (Over 125 Years of Technical, Optical Experience)
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