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Sept 19-21 Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Center

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October 3-5, Las Vegas, NV

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Oct. 14-18, Rancho Las Palmas, Palm Springs CA

American Academy Of Optometry
October 22-24, Anaheim CA, Anaheim Conv. Center

Hawaii Optometric Association Show
Nov. 2-5, Kona, HI

Optical Laboratory Association Show
Nov. 6-8 Nashville, TN

American Academy of Ophthamology
Nov. 8-11, Atlanta GA, GWCC

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Dec. 1-2, Houston, TX

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AIT Management Team


Yordan Vulich started in the optical industry in 1964. A graduate of Allied Institute Technology in mechanical engineering Yordan was recruited to be on the pioneer engineering team to design the first automatic bevel edger for AIT. Yordan was the lead engineer on this project and was an important player on the design and development of all AIT products through the years. Yordan has many patents to his name and is experienced in the methods and practices of grinding ophthamlic lenses with diamond wheels. Today Yordan plays a major role in the design and development of new technologies and adapting to specific needs and applications for customers. Yordan's interests include vacationing in Hawaii and his birth place Croatia and enjoys playing golf.



Anne is a graduate of St Xavier College, with a B.S. in Home Economics and a minor in Chemistry. Accounting experience was gained through part time work in the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's Auditing Office. Before joining Yordan in his business, she was involved in community volunteer work: President of Grade School & High School Mothers' Clubs, Library aide, and secretary for the their church's Parish Council. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, computers, traveling, especially to Hawaii and Croatia.

John Vulich is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a B.A. in Management. John has been in the optical industry working with AIT since 1990. As Vice-President of Operations, John offers the experience and knowledge to operate, repair and maintain the entire line of AIT equipment. John manages our team of plant employees and the technical service team. John is an avid sports fan, who especially enjoys following baseball and football, as well as enjoys bowling and golf. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and is a committee member for his son's Boy Scout troop.

Matt Vulich is graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Economics and is a CPA. Matt has been working with AIT since 1992 where he started as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Through the years Matt has worked in all aspects of Sales and Marketing and has a thorough understanding of laboratory operations. Matt currently leads the Marketing Team at AIT. Matt's interests include golfing, hockey, the Chicago White Sox, reading history and spending family time with his wife and four daughters.


Joe Vulich graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Joe practiced public accounting with Grant Thornton in Chicago where he also earned his CPA certificate. Joe left Grant Thornton to join AIT in 1995 and is responsible for all the accounting and financial functions at AIT. Joe's interests include playing golf, basketball and softball. Most of all he enjoys coaching his son’s baseball teams.


Mark began his medical sales career in 1978. He's been involved in the optometric field for the past 15 of those years and has been a part of AIT since 1999. His career started in sales, and spiraled quickly upward into upper management, where he now is Vice President of Sales for AIT. His experience in negotiation, business processes, and financing are all beneficial to his sales leadership role. He's lectured on topics ranging from capital equipment purchasing to sales training. Mark aspires to be a professional chef. He's cooked just about everything on his many outdoor grills and smokers. He loves to hike, bike, and fish. He's still after that world-class Muskie!

Alex is graduate of the Superior Business School of Rennes (ESC, France) he also has a diploma in “International Business Management” from ESIG (France). From the beginning of his career he has been involved in International Sales. Alex Started out as an Export Manager for South American medical company, He then joined INDO Barcelona in 2002 where he has been managing the Europe, Africa, Asia regions. He has recently joined AIT’s team as Vice-President of Business Development where he is responsible for the expansion of the company through new business ventures and product lines. Alex’s interests include skiing, music, and the culinary arts.



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