Meet the Team

  • Frederic Jouhet

    Frederic Jouhet is a French born entrepreneur who has founded several startup companies in the United States and Europe. He spent over fifteen years with Wall Street Firms. A former professor of law, he taught at several law schools including the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of the Université d’Auvergne Ecole de Droit et de Sciences Politiques, France, with a Masters in Banking and Business Law as well as a graduate from The University of Michigan Law School where he received his LL.M. (Masters in Law) in 1996. He served as an officer in the French Navy.

    Yet, around here he is maker of deals, listener of both genius and stupid ideas, tracker of customer orders, manager of tons of data for daily operations, cheerleader and protector of employees in the field, and getter of everyone on the same page.

    Chief Financial Officer

    Jim Masciangelo

    Jim has served as Vice President of Finance and Controller for various publicly traded and privately held companies specializing in the eye care industry, including Pilkington Barnes-Hind, Akorn, Inc. and Santen LLC.  He has extensive experience in accounting, business systems, and GMP regulations pertaining to medical devices and pharmaceuticals.  Jim did his post graduate studies in finance at Arizona State University, and earned his B.S. in Accountancy from the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University.

    Senior Vice President of Sales

    Keith Kamalich

    Keith is a renowned figure in the optical industry, boasting over 30 years of experience across various sectors, including medical devices and frames. His career journey, spanning roles from sales representative to CEO, showcases his comprehensive understanding of the industry.

    As the Senior Vice President of Sales at MacuHealth, Keith manages all aspects of the company’s sales channels and leads the sales team with strategic vision and expertise. He focuses on Key Special Accounts, leveraging his exceptional relationship skills to drive growth and success. Keith's large personality and extensive industry knowledge, combined with his mastery of the sales process, make him an invaluable asset. His presence is sure to wow you and leave a lasting impression.

    CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

    James M Stringham, PhD

    Dr. Stringham joined the MacuHealth team after a distinguished career in research and academia. He earned his doctorate in experimental psychology and neuroscience from the University of New Hampshire in 2003, and did postdoctoral training at both Harvard Medical School and the Medical College of Georgia. He has since held positions at the University of Georgia, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and most recently the Duke Eye Center. Nearly all of his research has been geared toward understanding visual and cognitive benefits of the macular carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin. As the Chief Scientific Officer of MacuHealth, Dr. Stringham will expand the scope of research and application of the macular carotenoids to include investigation of effects that may benefit visual and cognitive performance in athletes, visual and systemic health in those with metabolic disease, and neural health and development in children.

    Vice President of Marketing

    Tedi Gershenson

    Tedi oversees all marketing initiatives while driving new, innovative strategies to captivate new audiences. Leading a passionate team of story tellers and designers, Tedi is responsible for sharing the MacuHealth story with patients and doctors.

    Tedi is a seasoned builder of brands and teams, for companies of all sizes in many industries. Over the last 15 years, she has led marketing and public relations teams to deliver remarkable experiences and create meaningful interactions.

    She is a dynamic, results-driven leader that is adept at ensuring brand and tone consistency, while continuously following trends to identify forward-thinking strategies.

    Tedi graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Public Relations and Sociology.

    Director of customer service

    Josh Allmond

    Josh is our Director of Customer Service. He has a passion for working with people, and has over 8 years of sales/customer service experience in a variety of industries. Most of our customers are extremely pleased with our products and service, but if we disappoint in anyway Josh will make it right.

    director of logistics

    Benjamin Cohen

    Ben has worked in the optical industry for over 20 years as an optician and lab manager. He manages vendor relationships and the supply side of the business. When we need the best solution to a supply-side problem, Ben gets the first call.