MEET THE EYE PRO STAFF


Brenda Fishbaugh - President

Brenda (Pease) Fishbaugh was born in Hartford, CT, and is a long-time resident of northeastern Indiana. Always driven by a challenge and competitive by nature, at age 15 she was one of the youngest glider pilots in the United States, and by 17 she had her private airplane license. At age 18, Brenda earned her commercial glider pilot's license. Such early successes have helped her fly high in her career, with no end in sight! Brenda obtained her BS in business from Indiana University in 1979 and a masters degree in theology from Peace Theological Seminary in 1995.

 

She joined Eye Pro in 1991. A venture capitalist friend thought her driven personality would be a perfect fit to bring a unique new product to a young indoor tanning market. Within months, with Brenda at the helm, Eye Pro was taking Wink-Ease® beyond the US to a growing international market, where the product's growth exploded! In 1998 Brenda introduced her own eyewear design called VIEWkeepers®. Based on the Wink-Ease® concept but made especially for tanners with larger eyes and long lashes, VIEWkeepers® has become widely accepted as the eyewear of choice for stand-up tanning.

 

Brenda brought her love of exotic animals into Eye Pro's marketing plans after she became close to many of the animals at a local sanctuary, where she and her husband, Steve, volunteered. Since that time, Eye Pro has joined in and now helps support a number of exotic animal rescue and conservation programs each year. It's a cause near and dear to Brenda, and one to which many in the indoor tanning industry have also responded positively. In 2004, Eye Pro launched two new products — Fresh-Ease™ Refreshing Body Cloths for After Tanning and UV Blockers Maintenance Glasses. Fresh-Ease are designed especially for indoor tanners to provide a clean, easy way to freshen up after tanning and eliminate the after-tan odor. UV Blockers by Eye Pro are ultra-light maintenance glasses which protect eyes from UV exposure while changing lamps and maintaining indoor tanning equipment. In 2007, the entire line received a new "spa" look and a renovated website. In 2008, Eye Pro will be introducing even more training by computer to help salons efficiently train their staff, wherever they may be in the world.

 

In 2004, Fishbaugh was was thrilled when Eye Pro won the Industry Choice Award for Achievement in Product Marketing and Favorite Salon Accessory. In 2005, Eye Pro again was awarded the Industry Choice Award for Favorite Salon Accessory and also won for Favorite Eye Protection. For 2006, Eye Pro was excited to announce a packaging change to Viewkeepers®, allowing this premier eyewear to be the same price as the original Wink-Ease®. Like everything in life, for Brenda, a new product launch is just another life adventure. In 2007, two more awards joined the trophy case as well as all new packaging and a fresh new training program. That continuous adventure is what she lives for.



Jackie DeWald - Office Manager

Jackie (Klein) DeWald was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana. After earning a bachelor's degree in marketing and management from Manchester College, she sought out to conquer the business world! Jackie gained invaluable experience which honed her marketing, management, and organizational skills while working for a marketing fulfillment company. Soon after, she met her husband, Steve, and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. After relocating, Jackie gained additional warehousing, accounting and shipping skills while employed by a marketing consultant agency and in the nutrition industry. Jackie joined the Eye Pro team in 1998 to help expand the domestic distribution network. The company not only increased distribution in the United States and Canada, but also internationally. When not working, Jackie spends all of her time keeping up with her two young daughters, Allyson and Morgan. Family is one of her highest priorities in life. Jackie cherishes every moment with her husband Steve, daughters and Labrador Retriever, Murphy.













 


Cristi Spilker -  International Customer Service

Cristi Spilker was raised in Wabash, Indiana and is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors degree in Business Marketing and a minor in psychology. Cristi joined Eye Pro part-time while in college as an Intern in 1997. Once she earned her degree, Cristi left Eye Pro to pursue a full time job as a Marketing Manager for a local cable company. After 2 years at the cable company, Cristi decided to make a career change to stay at home and raise her new son, Tristin and make a home for her family. However fulfilling working at home was, Cristi began looking for a part-time position allowing her to communicate with adults, to get a break from baby talk just one or two days a week. Returning to the Eye Pro Team in 2002 was just the answer. Cristi now handles our Eye Pro’s International Customers and is a backup to Jackie DeWald, our Office Manager. Eye Pro has offered a perfect fit for Cristi to continue to use her marketing and business background on a part time basis. While not working at Eye Pro, Cristi enjoys time spent with her two children, Tristin 5 years old, and Sydney 3 years old and her husband Steve.
















Renee Lofland - Director of Customer Support

Renee Lofland, a native Hoosier, is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelors of Communications degree, and a minor in sociology. Since joining the Eye Pro staff in Sept of 2003, Renee has enjoyed the opportunity to hone her presentation skills. She and the Eye Pro team routinely travel to dozens of trade shows and symposiums across the United States and Canada to educate salon professionals on the importance of eyewear, and to introduce Eye Pro's products to an ever-growing market. An avid athlete, Renee has successfully balanced her work at Eye Pro while teaching a 'spin class' and training to compete in mini-marathons, marathons, and 'century' biking events. She annually trains for the Indianapolis mini-marathon and any other events that come along the way!