ROSEVILLE, Calif.—PRIDE Industries, a leading employer of people with disabilities and a recognized service provider of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and facilities solutions to business and government agencies nationwide, announced the addition of Rob Lynch to its board of directors.

Lynch is president and CEO of VSP Global, which includes VSP Vision Care, the largest not-for-profit vision benefits and services company in the U.S. with 55 million members. With more than 30 years experience in the employee benefits field, Lynch joined VSP in 2006 from Buck Consultants, an ACS Company, where he was managing director and chief operating officer. Lynch also serves on the board of directors of Prevent Blindness America.

“Rob has demonstrated unparalleled leadership and commitment in the expansion of VSP Global,” said Mike Ziegler, president and CEO of PRIDE Industries. “PRIDE will benefit from his knowledge and insight as we continue to grow our business services, while creating jobs for people with disabilities.” Said Lynch, "I look forward to working with PRIDE as they expand their footprint and mission across the nation.”

PRIDE is a not-for-profit organization operating in 11 states and the nation’s capital, employing more than 4,000 individuals, including more than 2,400 people with disabilities. It's the second largest manufacturing and service company in the greater Sacramento region.