Oregon Board of Optometry

P. O. Box 13967 Salem OR 97309 Phone: (503)399-0662 Fax: (503)399-0705 email: board@oregonobo.org

ABOUT THE BOARD

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).

The mission of the Oregon Board of Optometry is to protect the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of optometry.

BOARD MEMBERS

Michelle M. Monkman, OD, President Term: 1/1/2004 to 12/31/2009 1815 W Emigrant Pendleton, OR 97801 Office:(541)276-3653 FAX: (541)966-4322 email: bradt@oregontrail.net

Wesley N. Vorpahl, OD, Vice-President Term: 10/1/2006 to 9/30/2009 3400 State St., NE, Ste. G-770 Salem, OR 97301 Office:(503)585-6700 FAX: (503)585-3315 email:wesv@proaxis.com

Donald R. Garris, O.D. Term: 10/1/2006 to 9/30/2009 1006 Lloyd Center Portland, OR 97232 Office: (503)282-9635 FAX:(503)4(503)585-3315 email: drgarris@verizon.net

Robert A. Mans, O.D. Term: 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011 P O Box 2398 Florence, OR 97439 Office: (541)997-3331 FAX: (541)997-9439 email: ramod@hotmail.com

Karen M. W. Knauerhase, Atty. Term: 3/1/2007 to 2/28/2010 8403 SW 8th Ave. Portland, OR Office:(503)228-0055 FAX: (503)228-0056 email:karen@knauerhaselaw.com

CONTACT WITH THE BOARD

Cathy Boudreau, Administrative Assistant cathyb@oregonobo.org

Debbie Hendricks, Administrative Assistant debbieh@oregonobo.org