Dr. Mark K. Colip is Illinois College of Optometry's sixth president. Thanks to his values, passion, and vision, ICO’s Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Colip as the right president for this period in ICO’s history. He has worked closely with three previous presidents and has been involved in many phases of ICO's development. Leading up to his 2019 inauguration, Dr. Colip served at ICO for over 25 years. Today, he leads our efforts to advance the College’s mission as we progress toward ICO’s 150th anniversary in 2022.
Presidential Challenge Coin
Each person who attended ICO’s 2019 Presidential Inauguration received an exclusive challenge coin. This memento not only commemorates the event, but also acts as a reminder of the recipient’s connections to the Illinois College of Optometry.
Challenge coins are carried by groups of people who share special memories, causes, or ideologies. Dr. Colip’s Presidential challenge coin is a tangible reminder that, no matter where life takes us, all members of the ICO family remain connected in kindness and integrity.
Leadership Team
Mark Colip, OD
President
Stephanie Messner, OD, FAAO
Vice President and
Dean for Academic Affairs
Daniel Ren, MBA, CPA
Chief Operating Officer,
Illinois Eye Institute
Maggie Lopez
Chief Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Trustees
Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO
Dean of Student Affairs
Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO
Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Advancement
Christa Ojeda, CPA
Vice President for Business and Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Board of Trustees
Dwight H. Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO '80 Chairman
Fort Worth, Texas
Vasvi A. Babu, OD '93
Scottsdale, Arizona
Rev. Torrey L. Barrett
Chicago, Illinois
Sandra Bury, OD '95
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Joseph L. Derezinski, MS
Chicago, Illinois
Kevin A. Danahey, OD '91
Granger, Indiana
Karen A. Eng, OD
North Barrington, Illinois
Robert L. Fait, OD '68 Secretary
Burlington, Wisconsin
Dwain L. Hahs Treasurer
Jackson, Missouri
Philip J. Hasler, OD '86
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Scott A. Jens, OD, FAAO '91
Madison, Wisconsin
Jeffrey D. Johnson, OD, MBA '97
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Osvaldo I. Lopez, MD
Chicago, Illinois
C. Michael LoPiano, MBA
Chicago, Illinois
Tracy L. Matchinski, OD, FAAO '95
Chicago, Illinois
Nana Owusu, OD '08
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Steven Schneider
Chicago, Illinois
Jeff Smith, OD, MBA '83 Vice Chairman
Chicago, Illinois
Timothy H. Tsang, OD, FAAO '06
Vaughan, Ontario
Canada
Student Representative
Rachel Shackelford, '23
Nebraska
Emeritus Trustees
James R. Butler, OD '59
Atlantis, Florida
Donovan L. Crouch, OD, FAAO '63
Storm Lake, Iowa
Past Presidents
