Grumbling Named Chief Operating Officer Ophthalmic Division North America for OptoTech U.S.

OptoTech, a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic equipment and precision optics has named Jeff Grumbling, COO, Ophthalmic Division North America.   In his new role, he will be responsible for building OptoTech's ophthalmic business in the US. He also will be responsible for all ophthalmic sales, service, support and training in the U.S., Canada & Mexico. Grumbling will be located at OptoTech's new facility in Germantown Wis.   Grumbling brings a strong knowledge of the industry to the position, with more than 25 years in the optical Industry. His career began with Pearle Vision, then more than 13 years with Wal-Mart in both retail optical and leading the lab division as director of operations.   He also served as senior director of operations for Carl Zeiss Vision based on the West Coast and had responsibility for half the U.S. lab division for more than seven years.   Roland Mandler, president of the worldwide OptoTech organization said, "We plan to make a major investment into the North American market to support our current and future customers and are fortunate to have acquired the talents of Jeff Grumbling, as well as our latest member of the board Matt Schmidt, a former president of LOH Optical Machinery to support us in our endeavors. We are excited to introduce our new technologies for 2015 through the new U.S. team based here in Germantown."