PINELLAS PARK, Fla.--Transitions Optical has named optical industry veteran Cheri Guy as training specialist for North America. She will provide support for all aspects of Transitions trade education in the U.S. and Canada.

Cheri Guy

"Cheri is stepping into a very important role for Transitions. We consider a commitment to education and training to be critical to our mission of supporting eyecare professionals in providing the very best in healthy vision solutions," said Carole Bratteig, manager, training and education, Transitions. "Having worked in the optical industry for over twenty years, Cheri brings a great amount of experience, professionalism and enthusiasm to the position--the same qualities which we consider to be hallmarks of Transitions' training and education initiatives, and which continue to distinguish our programs. We think Cheri is a natural fit for the team and will be a terrific asset."

Guy will assist in the roll-out of Transitions' newest Partners in Education program offering, which explores the evolution of photochromic technology and focuses on the importance of healthy vision and the benefits of Transitions V Lenses with ESP.

Since earning an AS in opticianry from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa in 1984, Guy has held management and training positions with several large, well-known optical retail chains. She has also worked with a managed care organization as a practice administrator and regional manager supervising more than 25 optometric practices.