Bill Gant

PINELLAS PARK, Fla.--Transitions Optical has named Bill Gant marketing specialist, national retail and lens manufacturers. He will be responsible for the development of marketing programs in the U.S and Canada for some of the company’s largest retail accounts. In this role, Gant will work closely with account executives to develop the most strategic and useful programs to meet the needs of their respective customers.

Gant has held numerous marketing positions with companies such as Eckerd Corp., where as a category manager he developed marketing programs for stationery, toys, automotive, hardware, Valentine’s Day and Easter. He graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. Gant will work from Transitions Optical’s Pinellas Park, Fla., office.