Karen Zappia Honored as One of the Top Women in Optical for 2009

Live Eyewear joins the optical industry in recognizing Karen Zappia, the company’s Vice President of Sales, for her outstanding achievement as one of the industry’s Top 40 Women for 2009. The recognition was announced in the July 20th, 2009 edition of Vision Monday magazine.

“The success of any company is largely determined by its ability to remain focused on its customers’ needs and to continuously seek out ways to improve each customer’s experience with your products and services. Karen has always been an exceptional champion for our customers and our reputation as a provider of world-class customer service is largely due to her unwavering efforts,” stated Kieran Hardy, Live Eyewear’s president.

Zappia began her career in the Optical Industry over 12 years ago as a bookkeeper. She soon realized her true passion was working directly with customers in sales. In 1998, she was given the opportunity and quickly proved herself as an outstanding member of the sales force. In 2001, she joined Live Eyewear as a founding member and Sales Manager, and in 2008 was promoted to Vice President of Sales.

In addition to managing Live Eyewear’s domestic and international sales teams, Zappia is active in many industry associations and events. She has been a member of the Optical Women’s Association since 2003 and was appointed to the organization’s board in 2008.

Live Eyewear is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, with sales offices worldwide. The company’s renowned OveRx® sunglass brand, Cocoons®, is recognized globally for comfort, convenience, and quality.