A new chapter of leadership begins at ICO with the addition of Joshua J. Rogers, OD ’16, MBA, FAAO; Stephen Krates, DO; and Samantha L. Love, OD ’05, to the Board of Trustees. The Board also announced its 2025–2027 officers: Chair Kevin Danahey, OD ’91; Vice Chair Thomas Duchardt, FAAO; Secretary Nana Owusu, OD ’08; and Treasurer Steven Schneider. Together, they bring experience, vision, and dedication to guiding ICO’s continued growth and impact.

ICO Board of Trustees

Sandra Bury, OD ’95

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Kevin A. Danahey, OD ’91, Board Chair

Granger, Indiana

Thomas V. Duchardt, FAAO

Board Vice Chair

Naples, Florida​

Rupe Hansra, OD ’94

San Marcos, California​​

Col. Philip J. Hasler, OD ’86

Cambridge, Minnesota

Jeffrey D. Johnson, OD ’97, MBA

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin​

Stephen Krates, DO 

Palos Park, Illinois

Steven P. Lee, OD ’07, MBA

Barrington, Illinois

Samantha L. Love, OD ’05

Clermont, Florida 

 

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

Joshua J. Rogers, OD ’16, MBA, FAAO

Elma, New York

Steven Schneider

Board Treasurer

Chicago, Illinois

Timothy H. Tsang, OD ’06, FAAO

Vaughan, Ontario

Canada

James J. Wachter, OD ’91

Cape Coral, Florida

Nicole Wheatly

Chicago, Illinois

Connie McCarthy ’27

Student Representative