James Ashford
Helping brokers and employers cut the cost of vision plans while providing real customer service and value!
- Role
- Vice President of Business Development at Native Health Advisors
- Location
- Tulsa, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Ashford
91••••••80 | j••••@unityvision.careI represent nearly 650 independent optometrists across Arkansas and Oklahoma**, leading the development of our Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) and employer-focused vision solutions.We’ve built a patient-first vision plan that restores control to the doctor, improves care coordination, and delivers measurable cost savings for employers. Optometry is a powerful, underutilized entry point to preventive care—optometrists can detect 270 chronic conditions, often years before traditional medical diagnosis, because disease frequently presents in the eyes first.Our advanced wellness model can identify early indicators of diabetes up to seven years before bloodwork, helping organizations reduce long-term healthcare costs through early intervention. We work extensively with Native American communities and large employers, delivering customized, data-driven solutions tailored to each organization.If you’re looking for a smarter vision plan that improves outcomes, lowers costs, and keeps care local, let’s connect.
Experience
Vice President of Business Development
Mar 2019 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US
Education
University of Oklahoma
Masters, Telecommunication
1998 — 2000
University of Nebraska at Omaha
BA, Internation Business and Marketing
1992 — 1994
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry
Bachelor of Science, International Business
1990 — 1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Management
- Team Building
- B2b
- Competitive Analysis
- Selling
- Start-Ups
- Advertising
- Marketing Strategy
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Sales Management
- Sales
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
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