Dr. Mark K. Colip is Illinois College of Optometry's sixth president. Thanks to his values, passion, and vision, ICO’s Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Colip as the right president for this period in ICO’s history. He has worked closely with three previous presidents and has been involved in many phases of ICO's development. Leading up to his 2019 inauguration, Dr. Colip served at ICO for over 25 years. Today, he leads our efforts to advance the College’s mission as we progress toward ICO’s 150th anniversary in 2022.
Presidential Challenge Coin
Each person who attended ICO’s 2019 Presidential Inauguration received an exclusive challenge coin. This memento not only commemorates the event, but also acts as a reminder of the recipient’s connections to the Illinois College of Optometry.
Challenge coins are carried by groups of people who share special memories, causes, or ideologies. Dr. Colip’s Presidential challenge coin is a tangible reminder that, no matter where life takes us, all members of the ICO family remain connected in kindness and integrity.
Leadership Team
Mark Colip, OD
President
Stephanie Messner, OD, FAAO
Vice President and
Dean for Academic Affairs
Daniel Ren, MBA, CPA
Chief Operating Officer,
Illinois Eye Institute
Maggie Lopez
Chief Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Trustees
Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO
Dean of Student Affairs
Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO
Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Advancement
Christa Ojeda, CPA
Vice President for Business and Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Board of Trustees
Sandra Bury, OD '95
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Kevin A. Danahey, OD '91, Board Vice Chair
Granger, Indiana
Thomas V. Duchardt, FAAO
Naples, Florida
Rupe Hansra, OD '94
Rancho PV, California
Jennifer S. Harthan, OD ‘06, FAAO
Chicago, Illinois
Col. Philip J. Hasler, OD '86
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Scott A. Jens, OD '91, FAAO, Board Chair
Madison, Wisconsin
Jeffrey D. Johnson, OD '97, MBA
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Steven P. Lee, OD ‘07, MBA
Barrington, Illinois
Roberto Lucca, OD '87
Phoenix, Arizona
Shawn Mallady, OD '93
Chicago, Illinois
Tracy L. Matchinski, OD '95, FAAO
Chicago, Illinois
Nana Owusu, OD '08, Board Secretary
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Steven Schneider, Board Treasurer
Chicago, Illinois
Timothy H. Tsang, OD '06, FAAO
Vaughan, Ontario
Canada
James J. Wachter, OD '91
Chesterfield, Missouri
Nicole Wheatly
Chicago, Illinois
Student Representative
Connie McCarthy, '27
Emeritus Trustees
Dwight H. Akerman, OD ’80, MBA, FAAO
Keller, Texas
James R. Butler, OD '59
Atlantis, Florida
Donovan L. Crouch, OD '63, FAAO
Storm Lake, Iowa
Robert L. Fait, OD '68
Burlington, Wisconsin
Jeff Smith, OD '83, MBA
Chicago, Illinois
Past Presidents
