Notice: Seeking Public Board Member
The Oregon Board of Optometry is seeking a public Board member. Apply by May 2026. Visit
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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