The COPE Governing Council is made up of representatives from The American Academy of Optometry (AAO), The Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO), The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).

COPE Council Members:

• Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO, Chair (AAO appointee)
• Tonya Reynoldson, OD, Vice Chair (ARBO appointee)
• Eric Bailey, OD (ARBO Appointee)
• Brian Beattie, OD, (ARBO appointee)
• Gary Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO (ASCO appointee)
• Brian Kawasaki, OD, MBA, FAAO (AAO appointee)
• Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO (AAO appointee)
• Caroline Pate, OD, FAAO (ASCO appointee)
• Tammy Than, OD, MS, FAAO (AAO appointee)
• Linda Tharp, OD (ARBO appointee)
• Melissa Vitek, OD, FAAO, PNAP (ASCO appointee)
• TBD (ASCO appointee)