LEWISVILLE, Texas--Hoya Vision Care, North America has promoted Barney Dougher to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Dougher brings more than 25 years of the optical business experience to his new position.

Barney Dougher

In 1995, Dougher and his brother Mike founded Advance Lens laboratory, which now operates as Hoya Cleveland. He also led Hoya's acquisition effort of Central States Optical, now Hoya Chicago.

Most recently, Dougher has served as a regional vice president and vice president of sales at Hoya.

"As a former lab owner and as the past vice president of sales, Barney is uniquely qualified to lead our organization as we expand our business through organic sales growth and laboratory acquisitions," said Gerry Bottero, chief executive officer of Hoya North America.