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Managed Vision Care Company Recruits Two Industry Experts into Key Positions
Contact: Karen O'Brien
Vice President, Account Management and Marketing
Email: kobrien@superiorvision.com
Sacramento, CA –
February 27, 2006 – Superior
Vision, the nation’s premier managed vision care provider, has named Gina
Dickey as Vice President of Human Resources and Strategic Planning. In
addition, Karen O’Brien has joined the company as Vice President of Account
Management and Marketing. Together, these seasoned healthcare professionals
bring decades of experience to the company’s executive team.
Rick Corbett, Superior
Vision’s President and CEO, is proud to have recruited two highly talented
executives. “In this competitive managed-care market, we are thrilled to
bring Gina and Karen into the company. Both have demonstrated impressive
successes in other ‘marquee organizations.’ As the company continues to
prosper, placing seasoned individuals into key management positions is
vital. We have aggressive plans for the future and Gina and Karen are
integral to achieving those goals.”
Ms. Dickey is
responsible for organizational development and human resources management,
while maintaining an organizational culture that has resulted in high
employee satisfaction and retention rates. She is also responsible for the
strategic planning function to ensure Superior Vision maintains its industry
leadership position. “Helping Superior Vision maintain its position as a
regional employer-of-choice is vital to reaching our organizational goals.
I’m proud to join the Superior Vision executive team and have the
opportunity to take this innovative company to the next level of growth,”
noted Ms. Dickey.
Ms. Dickey has more than
25 years experience in human resources management, organizational
development and customer service management. She has served as a senior
executive in the human resources and organizational development field across
business sectors including healthcare, biotech, and technology. She has been
accountable for all aspects of human resources management and strategic
partnerships from Fortune 1000 companies to small organizations including
recruiting, employment law, compensation, benefits management and management
training, mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Dickey has a B.A. from the
University of Northern Colorado and has attended the University of
Michigan's Executive School of Education for additional training in her
field.
Ms. O’Brien is
accountable for ensuring client retention, growth, profitability and
satisfaction. She is also the architect of Superior Vision’s strategic
marketing plan and implementation. “Superior Vision has outstanding
opportunities in the managed vision care market, which is a primary reason I
was attracted to this position. The other magnetic draw is the impressive
results the existing executive team has produced. Any account
management/marketing executive would jump at an opportunity to be part of
the inspiring vision Rick Corbett has for the company,” said O’Brien.
A multi-talented
marketing executive, Ms. O'Brien brings 25 years experience in marketing
management, sales, customer service/client care, strategic account
management, and organizational development to Superior Vision. She has held
senior executive positions in the healthcare sector, including in managed
care organizations and major health care systems. She has been accountable
for client and broker relationships and strategic partnerships with a wide
variety of Fortune 1000 companies and government entities. Ms. O'Brien holds
an undergraduate degree in Multi-Media Management, a Master's Degree in
Health Services Administration, and is an organizational psychology PhD
candidate. A torchbearer in the 2002 Olympics, she has been profiled in
Sacramento Magazine and on NBC's "Today Show."
About Superior Vision
From their headquarters
just outside Sacramento, California, Superior Vision has continued to set
the standard as the leader in the managed care vision market since 1993.
Superior Vision markets vision plans in multiple sectors, including public,
private, education, associations, and others. With an unrivaled national provider
network, Superior Vision has millions of members and thousands of clients, including some of the most recognized
names in country. The company has strong presence in the small, mid, and
large group market. For more information, please visit
www.superiorvision.com. |