PHOENIX, Ariz.—July 11, 2017—TheraSpecs™ Company has deepened its commitment to meeting the health challenges facing our society with the hiring of one of Arizona’s leading business executives, Annette Zinky, last month. As chief operating officer, Zinky is helping to identify and activate new market opportunities, build meaningful partnerships in the healthcare industry, and cultivate operational efficiencies for the Phoenix-based therapeutic eyewear company.

“Annette brings remarkable business acumen, professional enthusiasm, and a track record for accelerating growth in all of her roles,” said Hart Shafer, founder and CEO of TheraSpecs. “She fits seamlessly with the culture and mindset of our company, and we are excited to see the new heights we can achieve together.”

Zinky brings an impressive résumé to TheraSpecs, with decades of experience as an entrepreneur, business development professional, startup advocate and innovation catalyst. She is the former CEO of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET), where she helped develop and assist entrepreneurs and growing businesses statewide. More recently, she was executive vice president for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), where she was instrumental in helping the team achieve even greater impact in the region.

Zinky decided she wanted to get back to business—where her true passion is—and after a careful process to find the perfect fit, it was ultimately TheraSpecs that became the choice for her next career move.

“I knew I had to be part of a fast-growing business that solves a real problem for people. I was so impressed with the drive and mission of TheraSpecs, and the incredible team behind it, that I had to be part of building it with them,” she said. “There’s so much opportunity ahead of us; I’m thrilled to work alongside such amazing colleagues on solving a problem that changes people’s lives and building a company that our customers and our team absolutely love.”

For the last five years, TheraSpecs Company has created precision-tinted glasses for individuals impacted by painful light sensitivity and photophobia—from conditions such as migraine, post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or epilepsy. The last 18 months have been especially significant for the company.

“We experienced nearly 60% growth in 2016, spurred by the additions of new staff and new products as well as a dedication to connecting with more and more potential customers,” said Shafer.

Now, the hiring of Zinky positions TheraSpecs to achieve significant new milestones in the coming months.

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About TheraSpecs
TheraSpecs was founded on the premise that light should never hurt, aggravate, or confine people to a dark room. TheraSpecs are precision-tinted, thoughtfully designed eyewear created to filter the light that can trigger or worsen migraine, post-concussion syndrome, and more than 50 other conditions. TheraSpecs protect and soothe the eyes and brain so those who are prone to migraine and artificial light-related pain can return to – and embrace – daily life.

Press Contact:
Greg Bullock
Marketing Manager
greg@theraspecs.com