DRAPER, Utah--1-800 Contacts (Nasdaq: CTAC) has named Michael Cohen, OD, to the new position of vice president of professional services, to aid in developing its planned retail network.

Cohen joined 1-800 Contacts after holding the same position with Cole Vision from 1995 through 2004.

Jonathan Coon, 1-800's chief executive officer said, "We continue to focus on our vision of building a seamless experience for consumers by partnering with optical retailers and eye doctors nationwide. Our goal over the course of this year is to expand on our initial partnership with a regional optical chain in Utah to create a seamless experience for consumers nationwide."