Our Staff

	Reena Elizondo- Licensed Optician / Certified Optometric Assistant A Licensed Optician and Certified Technician, Reena received most of her education and training at the University of Wisconsin’s Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department. Having worked in the ophthalmology, optometry and optical field since 1995, she thanks God for affording her the opportunity of raising her two amazing boys Victor and Anthony Mancera while having the privilege of helping others.			Josué R. Rosario- Apprentice Optician Josué Rosario joined the Coan Eye Care team in April of 2010. With eight years in the industry, he looks forward to helping patients in the West Orange community as an apprentice optician. Having had experience as an assistant manager in the eye care industry, he values the relationships that have developed with his patients over the years. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Valencia Community College and went on to study Sports Management at the University of Central Florida. Josué enjoys volunteering at his local church and youth sports leagues as well as spending time with his wife and daughter.

	Rebecca Kyle- Front Desk Manager A Florida native, Rebecca loves nature and spending time with her family. She's been married to her high school sweetheart since 2000 and together they have two beautiful daughters. Rebecca attended Valencia Community College for her Nursing pre-requisites and also attended Orlando Technical Institute to study Surgical Technology. She has been working in the Ophthalmic field since 2004 implementing her expertise at the front desk and in the operating room. Rebecca strives to find the good in all people and loves to help whenever possible.			Gloriann Tavares- Certified Ophthalmic Technician Gloriann Tavares joined the Coan Eye Care family in October of 2011. She became a certified Opthalmic Technician in 2008 and has excelled in her field since 2000. She is skilled in both the optometric and the ophthalmic side of our industry and her skills set and values are a perfect match for Coan Eye Care. She's married to her wonderful husband Franchie and together they have 2 beautiful boys.

	Kimberly Haskins- Apprentice Optician An apprentice optician, Kim has been in the optical industry since May of 2003. She joined the Coan Eye Care family in 2012 and anticipates many wonderful years ahead. Her devotion to the optical field and customer service is tremendous and makes her an asset to our dynamic practice. A mother of two fabulous teenage girls, she takes every opportunity to enlighten family and friends about their eye health.			Jean Perkins- Insurance Specialist Jean is the matriarch of the group, having been here for more than 9 years. Insurance and collections are a major part of her job at Coan Eye Care. She's a transplant; born in western New York, but tired of the Buffalo winters, moved to Central Florida in 1989. Married to a traveling truck driver husband, she has 2 daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren.

	James Bronson III- Licensed Optician Jimmy, a Licensed Optician was born and raised in Central Florida. Heading straight to the military from high school, he received his honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps including a meritorious promotion, Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal and Certificate of Commendation among other honors. Upon his return back to Central Florida, he worked for 3 years as a pharmacy technician while attending his nearby community college and earning his Associate of Arts degree. He recently aced both the National Contact Lens Examiners and the American Board of Opticianry exams on his way to becoming licensed. Married since 2002 and a proud father, Jimmy is very happy to be a part of such a dynamic office environment.			Omar Olivares- Lab Manager With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Omar’s skills in the laboratory are second to none. There is not a prescription he hasn’t seen or made with an exceptional degree of perfection. From working and managing multiple corporate chains and wholesale laboratories over the years, Omar is most proud of the control he maintains in his laboratory and all the great students he has taught over the years that have gone on to very successful careers in the industry.

	Victor Angel Rosario- Office Manager The second of seven brothers and sisters, Victor was a student at the University of Florida College of Architecture in 1997. Just 2 years in, he realized architecture was not his passion and instead studied business. In 2001, he entered the optical industry and has been fortunate to have had great mentors since. He relies on that experience to lead this state of the art optometry practice to serve the local community. He is certified by the American Board of Opticianry and a member of the Professional Opticians of Florida since 2009. He's been married to his wife Ani since 2005 and together they have two beautiful children and one on the way.