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Bill Gerber
Bill Gerber is the Founder + CEO of Omg! Optical Marketing Group and Contentlinq. His companies focus on creating highly engaging optical spaces and extraordinary customer experiences. His work can be found in over 10,000 optometry practices and optical stores worldwide, online and in the ethos of modern optical design. Additionally, Bill serves on the Vision Council’s marketing committee and is a strategic advisor to many of the most successful companies in our field.
Phernell Walker, ABOM
Anyone who meets Phernell Walker knows that optics is his passion. He has become a nationally-recognized speaker because of his unique talent for teaching his students everything they need to know to become a professional optician. Mr. Walker is one of only a few hundred people to earn a Master in Ophthalmic Optics. He is certified by both the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. Phernell serves on the American Board of Opticianry Board of Directors.
Join us to tour the lab and meet the team behind the scenes of your orders. Appetizers will also be served. Bonus event is held from 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. Please RSVP for the bonus event when you register to attend Walman University.
Held at Walman Optical, 11th Street W., Milan, IL 61264
Registration cost is $79 for Walman customers and $119 for non-Walman customers and includes credits of choice, swag items, breakfast and lunch at Walman University. To receive the Walman customer cost, please login to your Walman account upon registration.
If you plan on staying the night, we recommend staying at the Holiday Inn and Suites, Davenport. For special room rates, click here or call 563.344.2900. Hotel rooms need to be booked by February 12 to receive the group rate.