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Russ Quinn, CEO

Quinn joins Marianas Eye Institute

From the Saipan Tribune, February 3, 2006

Marianas Eye Institute, a regional leader in eye care, has just added depth to its already impressive line up of professionals. Long time CNMI resident Russ Quinn joins the Marianas Eye Institute family as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Russ brings strong leadership skills and an impressive array of experience in management and marketing. He will help enhance the existing services provided by Marianas Eye Institute and focus on growth. Says Quinn, "I am impressed with how friendly and professional the staff are here, the focus is on providing customers with the best eye care services available. Marianas Eye Institute offers a unique combination of advanced technologies and exceptionally talented people."

Co-founder Dr. David Khorram MD, a nationally recognized ophthalmologist, says of adding Russ Quinn to the team, "We experienced tremendous growth during 2005. We realized that we had reached the point of needing a talented and experienced person like Russ to take the helm and focus on meeting the needs of the increasing numbers of people who seek out our services. Russ has great leadership abilities and a strong sense of ethics. It has been a pleasure to work with him over the past few weeks." Rounding out Marianas Eye Institute's team of talented doctors is Dr. Mark Robertson OD, a graduate with top honors – Magna Cum Laude – who joined Marianas Eye Institute four years ago.

"There were a few things that attracted me to the position at Marianas Eye Institute," said Quinn. "First it has the reputation in the community as a highly advanced eye care center. I just returned from a national conference for eye care executives and it became very clear that Marianas Eye Institute is in the forefront even nationally. We possess technologies and systems that most offices in the mainland US don't even have. That's impressive," explained Quinn.

"Second, I was attracted to the people. I have been a patient at Marianas Eye Institute for a few years. I knew from my own experience that the staff considers it a privilege to provide the best care possible, and do so in a spirit of love. They're all great people to work with and have a very progressive mentality," Quinn added.

"Finally, I love to work with the best. Marianas Eye Institute leads the region, providing both ophthalmology and optometry services, and providing total eye care to all ages – from one-hour express glasses and contacts, to medical eye care, to surgery and laser – it's a combination that is not often found under one roof," said Quinn.

"We are thrilled to have Russ join us," said Dr. Khorram. "It allows our eye care professionals to focus on providing the exceptional care that we've built our reputation on, while Russ focuses on making sure that we continue to provide services to the increasing numbers of people who are seeking our expertise," added Khorram.

Quinn has held management positions in the hotel and the telecommunications industries. He is an accomplished athlete and has represented the CNMI in international competition He is a board member of the Triathlon federation, and of PAWS. He is married to Kanae Quinn, Marketing Manager at Pacific Islands Club, one of the CNMI's premier hotels. Russ can be reached at Marianas Eye Institute across from 13 Fishermen Monument on Beach Road Garapan or by calling 235-9090 or by email.