To improve, foster and promote the high standards of the Optical profession through recognized continuing education for State Licensed, ABO/NCLE certified and non-licensed opticians working independently or employed by an optical establishment. Thus, inspiring confidence and the highest of standards to the public and the ophthalmic community. This is accomplished by providing an organization such as AADO thru which licensed, non-licensed and associates may undertake activities that can be effective if thru a cooperative effort.

The Arizona Association of Dispensing Opticians is managed by its elected officers, Board of Directors, and appointed committees individuals interested in having a more direct impact on the Association can do so by serving as an elected officer or committee member.

• David Lipkin, LDO President
• Open Vice President
• Grant Honeman, LDO Director
• Tara Fontana, LDO Secretary
• Rodie Reichard, LDO Director
• Jessica Barnett, LDO Director
• Arlette Mendenhall, LDO Director
• Chris Rosenbluth, LDO Director
• Lucy Dunn, LDO Past President
• Melinda Stomel Executive Director