The NOA board gathered on February 25 for their first meeting of 2026.
The NOA board gathered on February 25 for their first meeting of 2026. Joining the meeting was Dr. Scott Ronhovde of Wayne, who was welcomed back to his role on the board after a short absence. Guided by the NOA Mission to preserve, promote and advance optometry in Nebraska, the board discussed several topics related to NOA's strategic focus areas:
- Advocate for members and the profession
- Educate and enhance member professional development
- Innovate, lead, and engage members and deliver member benefits
- Promote optometry and eye care services
Executive Officers
President Kristin Reed, OD ModernEyes Eyecare + Eyewear, Omaha
President-Elect Bill Kusek, OD Eyecare Professionals, Grand Island
Vice President Mikaela Betka, OD InSIGHT Vision Performance Center, Lincoln
Secretary/Treasurer Leah Gibson, OD Pioneer Family Eyecare, PC, Lincoln
Past President Russell Crotty, OD Lifetime Vision Center, Auburn
Directors
Lindsey Behrendt, ODExclusively Eyecare, Omaha
Dan Kincaid, ODVision Siouxland, South Sioux City
Jackson Kube, ODFeidler Eye Clinic, Norfolk
Lawrence Nguyen, ODVance Thompson Vision, Omaha
Kyle Peter, ODLifetime Vision Center, Auburn
Scott Ronhovde, OD Evolving Eyecare, Wayne
NFCV Board Liaison
NFCV Board Liaison
Katie Schmidt, OD, FAAOEye Care West, Omaha
Jason Webb, ODWebb Eyecare, Scottsbluff
