The 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. 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
Ami Halvorson, OD, President
Doctor of OptometryBoard Member since 11/25/2019
Current Term: 11/25/2022 to 11/24/2025
1331 NW Lovejoy St Ste 750
Portland, OR 97209
Office: c/o 971-701-1193
Email:
Optometry.Board@oregon.gov
Gregory Kautz, OD
Doctor of OptometryBoard Member since 6/10/2022
Current Term: 6/10/2022-6/9/2025
1415 Capitol St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Office: 503-364-0512
Email: Optometry.Board@oregon.gov
Patrick Ayres, OD Vice President
Doctor of OptometryBoard Member since 3/15/2021
Current Term: 3/15/2021-3/14/2024
143 SW SHEVLIN-HIXON DR SUITE 101, BEND, OR, 97702Office: 541-317-9747
Email: Optometry.Board@oregon.gov
Ann Woods, OD
Doctor of Optometry
Board member since 11/19/21
Current Term: 4/1/2022-3/31/25
Wink Eyecare, 1940 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302
Office: 503-312-6464
Laurie Goolsby - Public Member
Board Member since 10/1/2020
Current Term: 10/1/2020 to 6/30/2023
1500 Liberty St SE Ste. 210