Erich H. Mattei, MBA

President & Chief Vision Officer

"Innovate, motivate and lead with integrity" define Erich's core values. Holding a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University of New Orleans with a focus in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Erich is President & Chief Vision Officer of Akrinos where he leads a simple, clear mission: to make the business of eyecare approachable, accessible and profitable. In so doing, he consults with optometrists & private practices across North America, provides strategic advisory to start-ups across eyecare and empowers modern ECPs as a writer, and CE & Keynote speaker. An eyecare industry veteran, Erich is a partner of the American Optometric Association & the AOA Center for Independent Practice, and is a member of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation's President's Circle. Erich is married to his wife Megan and has two children. With a lifelong passion for health & fitness, and the great outdoors, Erich enjoys cycling & hiking, and road trips with his family to America's National Parks.