Executive Management

Jay Binkowitz, President

Over the last 30 years Mr. Binkowitz has had extensive experience in retail operations, merchandising & marketing, manufacturing & distribution, technology development, national sales, and on site interactive consulting. With the development of GPN he has created a unique support company that can provide infrastructure and strengthen independent practitioners with new business management tools and processes. Mr. Binkowitz is co-owner of American Eye Care, New York and co-founder of GPN.

Dr. Mark R. Stadlen Vice President & Director of Professional Relations

After earning his OD degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1981 Dr. Stadlen established an independent practice in a highly competitive metropolitan area. As the founder of American Eye Care, New York he has experienced the obstacles and rewards of a successful practice for over 25 years. Clearly understanding the challenges that all independents face, and the growing concern for the future, Dr. Stadlen co founded GPN. With his understanding of the current environment and great intuition he has identified sophisticated business analysis and implementation of business infrastructure as the critical components to independents success.

	Evan Kestenbaum, MBA Chief Information Officer
Evan received his MBA (based on unique curricula emphasizing the optical industry) from State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006.  He is co-founder and Chief Information Officer of GPN and Co-Owner of Optix Eyecare Center in New York. His education and ingenuity led to him joining and leading the development team of GPN’s extraordinary EDGE online technologies and data based services. Evan has honed his skills in a broad range of disciplines since joining GPN. His direct involvement with practices through out the nation has supported the development of corporate strategies and business philosophies for independents.  He is a regular contributor to Review Of Optometric Business and other professional journals.  He has recently joined the lecturing circuit and specializes in interactive based workshops for both Opticians and ODs.

The GPN Success Team

Executive IT Director – Heidi Della Pesca

Director of Client Services - Susan Trimble, MBA

Executive Assistant / Forensic Counselor - Barbara Smyth

Administrative Assistant / EDGE Specialist - Kayla Desola

EDGE Specialist / Personalized Coach - Jean Silverman
 

Professional Advisors 

Dr. Scot Morris, FAAO, Colorado

Dr. Neil Gailmard,  Indiana

Dr. Kim Castleberry, Texas

Dr. Lorie Lippiatt, Ohio

Dr. Ryan Wineinger, Kansas

Dr. John Scibal, North Carolina

Dr. Gary Morgan, Arizona

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum, New York

Mr. Michael Della Pesca