Meet Our Staff

Kathi J. Roberts - Practice Director
Kathi was born and raised in Cortland NY. She relocated to the Binghamton area in 1977 and was employed as a Staff Systems Analyst at IBM before joining Roberts Eyecare in 1994. Since her arrival, the practice has earned several local, state and national honors and awards, and has experienced extraordinary growth. Kathi believes in supporting our community by serving on several boards and committees including the Executive Board of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton University Athletic Club, Binghamton University Forum and Vestal Rotary. She is a graduate of the Broome Leadership Institute and serves on the Homeowners Board of Directors on Hilton Head Island. She has been honored as a Fellow of the Essilor Academy and a Paul Harris Fellow.

Scott Sawka, MBA
Practice Administrator
Scott Sawka is a management professional with 20+ years of experience in both operations and sales. Scott graduated from Marywood University, Scranton Pa., with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He received his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Scranton with honors.
Scott was born and raised in northeast Pennsylvania. In his spare time he is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family. Scott lives in Dunmore, Pennsylvania with his wife and four children.

Debbie Proudman
Licensed Optician - Vestal
Optical Co-Manager
31 years experience

Sue Naro
Licensed Optician - Vestal
31 years experience

Jim Conklin
Licensed Optician - Vestal
22 years experience

Andrea Holbrook
Licensed Optician - Sidney
3 year experience

Kathy Marie Platt
Optical Assistant – Vestal

Jackie Clague
Optical Assistant - Vestal

Candy Carlson
Licensed Optician - Vestal
35 years experience

Steve Sullivan
Licensed Optician - Vestal
23 years experience

Vien Chamleunsouk
Licensed Optician - Vestal
14 years experience

Max Rich
Licensed Optician - Vestal
30 years experience

Jim Payzant
Licensed Optician - Vestal
34 years experience

Nicole Lyons
Licensed Optician - Vestal
6 years experience

Charlene Hoyt
Licensed Optician - Sidney
Optical Co-Manager
15 years experience

Vickie Simonds
Licensed Optician - Sidney
5 year experience

Jim Herron
Licensed Optician - Vestal/Sidney
29 years experience