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Notice: Seeking Public Board Member

The Oregon Board of Optometry is seeking a public Board member. Apply by May 2026. Visit Apply for a Board Position for details and application information.

About the Board

The Optometry Board was established by the Oregon Legislature in 1905 as the Oregon State Board of Examiners in Optometry. The Board currently consists of four doctors of optometry licensed to practice in Oregon and one public member. The composition of the Board is contained in Chapter 683 (ORS 683.010 to 683.990) of the Oregon Revised Statutes. The Board has promulgated administrative rules in Chapter 852 (OAR 852-01 to 852-80).

Members

Ann Woods, OD, President

Doctor of Optometry

Board member since 4/1/2022

Previous Term: 4/1/2022-3/31/25

Current Term: 3/1/2021-2/28/2028

Wink Eyecare

1940 Turner Rd. SE

Salem, Oregon, 97302

Office: 503-312-6464

Email: Optometry.Board@obo.oregon.gov

Patrick Ayres, OD, Vice President

Doctor of Optometry

Board Member since 3/15/2021

Current Term: 3/15/2021-3/14/2024

143 SW SHEVLIN-HIXON DR SUITE 101

BEND, OR, 97702

Office: 541-317-9747

Email: Optometry.Board@obo.oregon.gov

Gregory Kautz, OD

Doctor of Optometry

Board Member since 6/10/2022

Previous Term: 6/10/2022-6/9/2025

Current Term: 6/10/2025-6/9/2028

Office: c/o 971-701-1193

Email: Optometry.Board@obo.oregon.gov

Matthew Richardson, OD

Doctor of Optometry

Board member since 11/25/2025

Current Term: 11/25/2025-11/24/2028

Vision Works

970 NW Eastman Parkway

Gresham, OR 97030

Office: 503-666-7460

Email: Optometry.Board@obo.oregon.gov

Laurie Goolsby - Public Member

Board Member since 10/1/2020

Current Term: 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2026

c/o 1500 Liberty St SE Ste. 210

Salem, OR 97302

Office: c/o 971-701-1193

Email: Optometry.Board@obo.oregon.gov


For more information:

General Inquiries
Optometry.board@obo.oregon.gov

Fax 503-914-5142

Hours
7:30 am – 11:30 am
Monday–Thursday, and by Appointment


Staff Available

7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday–Friday, by Phone & Email

Gabby Baune, Admin. Coordinator
971-701-1603

Shelley Hanson, Executive Director
971-701-1194


Past Members: