Mark Hennen:  

I live in Inver Grove Heights, became and Optometrist, own my practice in West St Paul. Married 32 years and have two children. I have traveled alot of the world on Health Missions. Picture is from Vietnam. i would love to hear from some of you pleae email me if you are bored. thDistinguished Service Award Mark Hennen, O.D. Mark Hennen, O.D. Shortly after graduation from Illinois College of Optometry in 1983, Mark Hennen, O.D. was already being tapped for leadership by the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA). He was elected to the MOA Board of Directors in 1986, eventually serving as president in 1991. He first served as legislative chair from 1987 to 1994 and was the driving force in passage of the state's therapeutic drug legislation in 1993. Dr. Hennen dedicated numerous hours to the legislative effort. Minnesota stretches 407 miles from the Iowa border to Canada and 360 miles from east to west. Dr. Hennen traveled from his St. Paul home to most all regions of the state, leading by example by contributing to fundraisers and building relationships with legislators. Dr. Hennen was involved at all levels, organizing grassroots, working on bill and testimony language, all while keeping in constant contact with lobbyists and key legislators. The AOA soon recognized Dr. Hennen's expertise and appointed him to the State Government Regulation committee in 1991. He served in that role until his appointment as a member of the AOA Eye Care Benefits Center, where he served from 1994 to 2010. His ability to work with diverse groups and successfully lead earned him the position of Chair of ECBC from 1999-2009. It was during this time that ECBC evolved into The AOA Third Party Center. He initiated The Third Party State Liaison and the first Managed Care Marketing kit for practitioners. He also helped bring the AOA Coding Today program to fruition and continues to currently serve member op...Expand for more