Jim McGrann

Chief Technology Officer, VSP Global & Chief Executive Officer, Practice Solutions

Jim McGrann, chief technology officer for VSP Global, and chief executive officer for Practice Solutions, joined VSP Global and Eyefinity/OfficeMate from Marchon Eyewear, Inc. where he served as senior vice president and chief information officer since 1999. Jim was also responsible for Marchon's Global Information Technology Organization and Global Customer Service Organization. He led key initiatives in the areas of Web-based, sales-force automation, the global implementation of SAP, the development of a centralized European distribution centers, the installation of a worldwide IP-based virtual private network, and the implementation of best practices in the areas of program management and IT governance.

Jim also served as CEO of the OfficeMate Software Solutions division of Marchon, now merged with Eyefinity. OfficeMate Software Solutions offers the most widely used practice management, optical-retail point-of-sale, and electronic medical record software in North America. The product line includes a practice management system (OfficeMate). an optical-retail point-of-sale offering (OfficeMate Enterprise), and an electronic medical record package (ExamWRITER),  

Jim is a board member of the Long Island Science and Technology Network (LISTnet) and an active participant on the LISTnet CIO and LI Software CEO councils. He received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering with distinction from the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1984.

He is married with two children, an 18-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys travel with his family and golf.

Steve Baker

President, Eyefinity/OfficeMate 

Steve Baker, president, oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, including business growth, strategic planning, and product development.

Prior to 2000, Steve managed a team of technology experts within GTECH Corporation, a global high-tech firm, commanding a 70% market share in its industry. His responsibilities included defining and overseeing the development of cutting-edge products to bring rapid industry growth. In addition, he leveraged emerging technologies to enhance the company’s competitive position in the marketplace.

Previously, Steve served as a senior developer and software team leader at a think-tank company, specializing in rapid prototyping of unique solutions, which consistently featured new and emerging technologies in customer solutions and ergonomic design. During his time there, the company grew from $3M to $120M in 5 years.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from California State University, Northridge, with a concentration in systems design and mathematics.

Steve enjoys most anything outdoors and is an avid cycling fan.

C. Edward Buffington

Chief Operating Officer

Ed Buffington, chief operating officer, was previously president and chief operating officer of OfficeMate Software Solutions. A 25-year veteran of the eyecare software industry, Ed founded OfficeMate in 1984.

His career in the eyecare industry started as a senior sales representative in the contact lens industry for American Hydron, where he achieved the Sales Representative of the Year award for several consecutive years. During Ed's tenure with Hydron, the industry's need for practice management software became evident, leading to the first installation of OfficeMate in 1984.

In 1994, Ed sold OfficeMate to Marchon Eyewear, Inc., and, along with Jim McGrann, built OfficeMate into the leading eyecare-software solution, with more than 10,000 clients.

Suzanne Brehm

Senior Vice President, Customer Care

Suzanne Brehm, senior vice president, customer care, has spent the last eight years with the company, and has been instrumental to its growth. She is responsible for leading the Eyefinity/OfficeMate Customer Care team, which includes training, education, and customer support.

Before joining Eyefinity/OfficeMate, Suzanne was vice president of human resources for Cambridge Integrated Services, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation, one of the world's largest human capital and management consulting firms.

Suzanne has more than 20 years of experience as a human resources and business management executive in the fields of technology, consulting, and healthcare.

Mark Bruskin

Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Mark Bruskin, senior vice president, sales and marketing, joined OfficeMate Software Solutions in 1994 and has played key roles in OfficeMate and ExamWRITER sales divisions ever since. In his current position, he oversees sales teams for Eyefinity/OfficeMate. Prior to joining OfficeMate, Mark was the national training manager as well as a human resource manager for the Southern California region for the Taco Bell Corporation. He was also manager of human resources planning and development for Continental Group for nine years.

Mark received his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and his master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Brian Gegan

Senior Vice President, Technology

Brian Gegan, senior vice president, has more than 20 years of technology management experience.

Prior to joining Eyefinity/OfficeMate, Brian served as the director of consulting at Delegata, Inc., chief information officer for CPS Human Resource Services, and as a managing director at BearingPoint, Inc. Brian began his career in the technology industry aboard the USS John Hancock, operating and maintaining advanced electronics as the combat information center officer.

Brian earned his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and a master’s of business administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Jim Kirchner, OD

Chief Professional Officer

James Kirchner, OD, chief professional officer, is widely acknowledged in the industry as a pioneer in practice management and electronic medical records development.

In his role, Dr. Kirchner directs all industry and professional strategies, and chairs the Eyefinity/OfficeMate advisory panel in the design and architecture of current and future software business solutions. Additionally, Dr. Kirchner is working to establish a formal speakers bureau and assume a leading role in the company’s health information technology strategy, overseeing the final phases of product certification efforts.

Dr. Kirchner is the founder of EyeCare Specialties, a multidoctor, multioffice optometric practice in Lincoln and Beatrice, Nebraska where he is the senior partner and chief strategic officer. As a practice owner and optometrist for 33 years, Dr. Kirchner provides a unique perspective in his role, as he oversees the next-generation development of OfficeMate and ExamWRITER software, and Web-based eyecare business solutions. An experienced consultant, author, and lecturer, Jim is an industry thought leader.

Dave Plevyak

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Dave Plevyak, senior vice president, business development, is a 17-year veteran of VSP Global companies. In his current role, he is responsible for leading, identifying, and developing new business opportunities that support private practice and expand Eyefinity/OfficeMate’s offering of products and services. Beginning as an underwriting analyst, he advanced to finance, working to improve financial reporting and cash management processes. Most recently, Dave worked for the VSP Global office of the general counsel, specializing in corporate development.   

Previously, Dave was the chief accountant for a large not-for-profit organization in San Jose, California that focused on providing jobs and services to the homeless and mentally challenged. He also worked for an investment banking firm in Santa Monica, California, specializing in commodities investments. 

In 1990, Dave received his business degree from Santa Clara University, with dual minors in mathematics and statistics. In 1991, he received his master’s degree from Claremont Graduate School in economics and international business.

Craig Staffin

Senior Vice President, Product Management

Craig Staffin, senior vice president, product management, coordinates resources from the development and quality assurance teams to shape OfficeMate Software products to best serve end-users.

Craig worked as an independent consultant for multilocation chains, ranging in size from 2 to 108 locations, and has successfully implemented multilocation software and business methodologies within several large eyecare practices. Prior to implementing software and business methodologies, Craig worked for 17 years in various aspects of operations at a 22-location eyecare chain.