Leading with a Vision
We are dedicated to ensuring Macula Risk genetic testing with proper clinical protocols are adopted and utilized to build an even stronger but more closley united Optometry profession practicing uniformly and focused on protecting patients' quality of life.

 

David W. Nelson OD, MBA

Vice President of Professional Relations

Dr. David W. Nelson was the youngest optometrist in over forty years to serve as President of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the first to have previously served as President of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during hs graduate program in optometry.   

 Dr. Nelson graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1985 and has practiced in the Madison, Wisconsin area for twenty-two years.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Business with a diversified Masters in Business Administration in 1991.  Dr. Nelson served in 2001-02 as President of the American Optometric Association (AOA), a 33,000 member organization of optometrists, following his eight years of service on the Board of Trustees.  His involvement while on the Board of Trustees included resolving a nationwide, eight year, anti-trust defense against the association leveled by the state's attorney generals, increasing the association assets nearly 40 fold while defending the lawsuit, initiating the AOA Ophthalmic Council and increasing the annual meeting attendancemore than three fold.  He served on the personnel, building, finance, and pension fund committees in addition to his year as Secretary-Treasurer of the organization.  For five years following his term as President of the AOA, Dr. Nelson served on the Judicial Council according to the by-laws of the organization.

LA Consultants is fortunate to have Dr. Nelson's participation this year. His work will prove instrumental  in bringing consensus in eye disease management in Optometry. We invite your participation, ideas and solutions to our team. For more information on how you can be involved send an email to: Dr. David Nelson.

 

Heather Mather, Practice Management Consultant, Director of iCoach Virtual Services

Heather had every intention of becoming a music teacher. Her education at Wharton County Junior College confirmed that she is a gifted musician and a great teacher. Fortunately for LA Consultants, Heather started working as a receptionist at a practice LA was consulting for in Arkansas. Though Heather was very young and only one week into the profession, I knew that she would someday join me. In 2007 in happened.

Heather has 10 years’ experience and leadership in the Optometric field, including strategic, operational management and team building.  Heather is creative yet analytical, known for her unique and consultative approach in identifying strengths and weaknesses for each practice, and strategizing, implementing and monitoring a customized action plan that yields extraordinary results. She loves what she does and the staffs she works with love and respects her.

 

Heather is married to Collin Mather, Licensed Optician, CPOT and Administrator of a thriving optometry practice. They met at a LA Consultant/John Maxwell Leadership Workshop and one year later they were married. Heather and Collin live in Apoka, Florida, have three dogs which keep them active and content…for the moment. She and Collin plan to begin building their family within the next two years.

Office #: 1.866.295.9256 x 2
Cell #: 502.544.5757
E-Mail Heather

Tammy Leonard, President of LA Consultants Inc, iCoach Inc and EDC Laboratories, Inc

A little about me! My education and background began in Texas, my home state, with a career in the general securities financial market. Several years later a change in lifestyle was necessary after the turmoil's of the financial market hit in the late 1980's. In 1989 I chose to move to Arkansas and to experience farming and homeschooling my three children. LOL Obviously, two extreme opposite choices for a career but which both have supplied unique education which I still use to master mind systems today. Funny how that works!

Eye care wasn't something I went looking for, rather it found me at a time I was looking for personal growth. I began my journey in the eye care profession 1994 when I accepted a position as office manager for a multi-site practice in Arkansas.  It hasn't quit demanding growth of me since! In 1998 I left the practice knowing I wanted to do more with my career life and thought about consulting. I knew I loved the profession but I had no idea how to get started. I accepted a sales position with Tura and quickly became the number three Escada "Eyewear Consultant" in the nation servicing primarily the northern half of Arkansas and southern Missouri. It was fun...I remember giving free workshops on multiple eyewear sells. Soon I was lecturing at the state association meetings and then the rest is history. I did my first consult in 1999 and LA has been led by referrals ever since.

I am told LA is different because we work with employees; the team that helps make it happen. I believe in people and I believe when two or more come together in thought, miracles occur. All kinds of miracles;  I have had the honor and joy of seeing them many times.

I am told over and over again that I am a very passionate person and that my dedication to this profession is evident in the customer service and clinical protocols we provide. Macula Degeneration stole my focus in eye care in 2003. Since then our systems have been developed with the ultimate goal of slowing the progression of blinding eye diseases in our country. It has had a win-win-win effect!

Just a few of my favorite landmarks:

• 95% of all LA accounts grow the practice revenue double digits in the first year they work with us. 70% continue to do it the following year. I have learned that a good business plan works everytime!
• A 1 doctor Kentucky practice hosted a one day style show and collected $90,000 in revenue
• A 2 doctor practice in Iowa continues to host successful style shows annually averaging collections from $118,000 to $150,000 since 2006!!!!
• A 5 doctor practice grew from $5.1 million to 6.4 million in one year!!!!
• Several practices have experienced growth well over 35%
• Top doctor nets 55% in solo practice
• Top 4 doctor practice nets 52%

These are just a few of the financial successes. The team successes are endless which results in excellent patient care and services as well as a camaraderie between employees that all business owners strive for. It has always been LA's vision to help doctors become the community leader that they can be. All of our programs fit together to help that come about. The only way we win is WITH you! 

I live in Krum, Texas on a small ranch. Joe and I share three adult children (one son and two daughters) and a 15 year old son that we homeschool. We have three grandchildren and a new grandson on his way. I love my life, my purpose and the Vision that drives it! 

iCoach Trainers and Consultants are available to discuss your particular concerns and how we can be of support.