Hymes The $24 million-revenue American Optometric Association has promoted Jon Hymes to executive director, effective July 29. He replaces Barry Barresi, who left the St. Louis-based organization last year to join Clinical Integration Partners. Hymes joined AOA in 2005 as directory of the group's Washington office, managing the association's federal, state and third-party advocacy teams. He most recently was interim executive director following Barresi's departure. AOA conducted a nationwide search for a new CEO, reviewing more than 100 applicants. St. Louis-based recruitment firm Grant, Cooper & Associates assisted in the search. Hymes previously spent 10… Read More