I met Marty in the early 2000s in Orlando during Optometry’s Meeting. Marty struck a conversation with me in the lobby. Since then, he has been a trusted friend and colleague. Marty, you will be dearly missed! Shilpa J Register, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO, FNAP Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Optometry […]
Marty, what I will remember most about working with you for so many years is that you thanked me for my work at the end of each day. It meant more than you know. I hope your retirement is filled with trips to new places and many to Nationals’ stadium. Enjoy your retirement and know […]
Marty Wall has been a great supporter of optometry and education. I appreciate his experience, insight, and wisdom. As he embarks on a new chapter in retirement, we all wish him the best and thank him for his friendship and service to our profession. Stanley Woo, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO Dean, Southern California College of […]
I think I first met Marty Wall in 1992 during the planning and development of the “Curriculum Conference: Summit on Optometric Education.” I still have that blue binder on my bookshelf to prove it! Over the years I have learned a lot from Marty! He has taught me about many, many things including Dancing with […]
Marty – Congratulations on your much deserved retirement. You’ve guided the expansion of ASCO into an organization that serves the changing and diverse interests of talented faculty and member institutions. Thank you for your enthusiastic and skilled leadership in support of optometry and optometric education. I hope to see you in Saint Louis for the […]
Twenty-five years at ASCO?! I remember your first day as executive director and was privileged to work with you as we grew professionally and personally. I know you will enjoy “retirement” and the opportunities it offers for sharing your many talents with others and for enjoying more travel, baseball and lunches with friends! Pat O’Rourke […]
MW, even though you are retiring that doesn’t mean we should lose touch. I want to hear all about your wonderful travel adventures. All the best, Victoria Smith-Moore
It has been my pleasure to have known Marty for these past 24 years, and to have worked with him during the majority of those years. Marty, your leadership and loyalty to ASCO have been a constant throughout that time, and have served as a model for those fortunate to work with you. I wish […]
Dear Marty, It is hard to imagine ASCO without you. Even though I have only been in ASCO since last June, you have been nothing but welcoming and helpful, even with all of my questions. So while I have seen you up close for a short time, you have been at ASCO for my entire […]
Marty, How I have enjoyed my many interactions with you over the years! Your contributions to Optometry and Optometric Education are many and will have lasting impact. As you retire, know that you are held in the highest esteem by all and you will be missed! Kevin L. Alexander, OD, PhD President, Marshall B. Ketchum […]
