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Our friends at Ellex are the latest subject in the eye of industry news. Ellex, a $60M company, has maintained its position as the leading manufacturer and seller of sophisticated laser devices that treat eye diseases. A modest South Australian company with a huge impact in the ophthalmic realm, they deserve all of the attention they are receiving. As one of their trusted resellers, it is always a pleasure doing business with Ellex!
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Driver/Service Assistant
I attended Tampa Catholic H.S. and continued my education at H.C.C. Professionally, I have worked as a Data Technician and as an Electrician Apprentice. I have also managed an online retail store for the past 12 years. I started as a Driver/Service Assistant at Laser Locators in 2024. Outside of work, I enjoy working out, paddle boarding, cycling, working on automobiles, and horology.
Service Technician
Eli Adams holds a degree in Outdoor Recreation & Resource Management from Indiana University. He owned and operated a special event rental company in Indianapolis for over 11 years. Currently, he has been a Service Technician since 2019. Eli enjoys anything outdoors, especially water sports, and spends most of his free time with his wife and kids or kayak fishing.
Service Technician
Thomas Bates has been a vital part of the Laser Locators team since 2017, excelling as a Service Technician. Originally from Santa Clara, Cuba, Thomas moved to Tampa, Florida, at the age of two. Prior to joining Laser Locators, he gained valuable experience in construction alongside his father. Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Thomas is dedicated to expanding his expertise while maintaining his role at Laser Locators. Outside of work and academics, he enjoys fishing, automotive maintenance, and motorcycle riding. His transition to a Service Technician reflects his ongoing growth within the company.
Field Service Engineer
Wilvert Nolaco is an Electronic Engineer graduated from Instituto Politécnico Nacional. With a solid foundation in engineering, he has amassed a wealth of experience in the field, spanning over two decades. Beginning his career at Abbott Laboratories, Wilvert spent 7 years honing his skills as a Field Service Engineer before transitioning to Baxter for another 3 years, further expanding his expertise.
For the past decade, Wilvert was a crucial asset at Bausch and Lomb, specializing in Refractive and Cataract Systems as a Field Service Engineer. His profound knowledge and dedication have contributed significantly to the company’s success in delivering top-notch service to clients.
In 2021, Wilvert took on a new challenge as a Field Service Engineer at Laser Locators, where he continues to apply his extensive experience and technical prowess to ensure optimal performance and client satisfaction.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Wilvert finds joy in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercising and weightlifting. Additionally, he cherishes spending quality time with his son, finding fulfillment in family bonds and personal growth.
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Service Engineer
Andrew Graham, Service Engineer, joined Laser Locators in January 2016. In his job, Andrew services, tests, and repairs a variety of laser and diagnostic equipment at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida. He brings with him an extensive amount of knowledge in servicing and repairing electronics with his Associate’s degree in Science from United Education Institute (UEI) College in Tampa, Florida. Prior to joining the Laser Locators family, Andrew worked in business communications repairing equipment at the component level. He, also, worked for GTE Mobile Net where he installed and repaired all cell phone lines.
Andrew was born in Jamaica, where he lived for 10 years until his family moved to Toronto, Canada. After four and a half years in Toronto, he and his family moved to Florida where they have stayed ever since. Andrew enjoys the Florida sunshine and fixing up his classic all-wheel drive truck with his son.
Executive Assistant
Terry Davidson, Executive Assistant to our Operations Team, has been a valued member of Laser Locators since June 2017. In her versatile hybrid role, she handles a wide range of tasks from QuickBooks management to organizing trade shows, and everything in between. Additionally, Terry verifies and proofs content related to inventory, inbound and outbound shipments, marketing, and much more.
Originally from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Terry sought warmer climates and relocated with her family to sunny Tampa, Florida, where they lived for 18 years.
With extensive experience as an executive assistant in the engineering, management consulting, and real estate industries, Terry is exceptionally well-suited for her role at Laser Locators.
In her spare time, Terry enjoys spending time with her granddaughters and pets, golfing, and watching baseball—especially cheering for her favorite team, the Angels.
Lead Engineer
Dylan Sierk joined Laser Locators in November, 2017 as a Service Technician. His duties include deinstallation/install, analyze, rebuild, calibrate, test, rebuild and repair a variety of diagnostic equipment, lasers, power supplies and other components used in the industry of Ophthalmology. The position also consists of diagnosing problems, service and the testing of other ophthalmic mechanical lasers and equipment. Dylan has been promoted within as Lead Engineer.
He was trained by the U.S. Army to troubleshoot and repair electronics specializing in the Javelin and TOW missile systems. Before joining Laser Locators, Dylan was working as an industrial electromechanical repairman where he worked with a team maintaining the automation for a major logistics network.
Dylan was born in Florida and in his spare time he enjoys photography and exploring local sights.
Account Manager
Amanda Wilson is an accomplished Account Manager at Laser Locators, where she combines her expertise in sales and procurement to nurture enduring relationships with clients. With a focus on cultivating long-term and returning customers, Amanda excels in understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions for each practice.
Amanda is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Biomedical Science, providing her with a solid foundation and understanding of the medical field.
Her years of experience in the restaurant industry equipped her with a deep understanding of customer service and operational efficiency, which she seamlessly integrates into her approach as an Account Manager.
Beyond her professional achievements, Amanda’s dedication to excellence extends to her community involvement. In 2016, she was honored as the recipient of the Tampa Bay Woman of the Year award, recognizing her outstanding Philanthropy.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Amanda enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, boating. Her passion for adventure and relaxation fuels her creativity in both her personal and professional endeavors.
With her wealth of experience, unwavering commitment to client success, and passion for continuous growth, Amanda Wilson continues to make a profound impact at Laser Locators and within the Tampa Bay community.
Engineer & Sales(Vendedor)
Steve Urueta is a Service Engineer/Vendedor and joined Laser Locators in May 2015. He services and repairs a variety of laser and diagnostic equipment at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Prior to joining the Laser Locators family, Steve worked with us as a consultant over the last few years. He has an extensive background in the ophthalmic industry. Steve has worked for Bausch & Lomb Mexico where he was in charge of Technical Services for all of Latin American. Prior to Bausch & Lomb, he oversaw Technical Service for Abbott Laboratories for southern Mexico. Steve has had extensive training with Excimer lasers, Orbscans, Femtosecond lasers, as well as Yags and Argons.
Steve has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering, one year of Master’s degree in Administration and fourth year of medicine superior studies. He has completed many training programs including Axim, Cell Dyn, Simex, excimer laser, Orbscan, Millennium, Field Service and Femto Second Laser. Steve is fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and French.
Steve moved, with his family, from Peru to Tampa to join Locators Locators. In his spare time, Steve enjoys swimming and going to the beach with his family.
You can view Steve’s LinkedIn profile here.
Director of Service
Margee Perkins, Director of Service, joined the Laser Locators team in August 2016. Margee comes with a background in customer service and clinical ophthalmology. She is responsible for managing the service department, helping all customers with their service questions, testing and checking equipment, keeping track of all equipment and communicating the weekly tasks with the service team. She has also taken over our logistics planning for our white glove delivery service.
Margee was born in Arizona and moved to the Tampa Bay area at the age of three. With fourteen years in customer service and cosmetology, her commitment and strong relationships in the community help her build and maintain customer satisfaction. Prior to Laser Locators, Margee worked as a technician and clinical leader in a large multi-specialty ophthalmologist office. Her understanding of both engineer and medical verbiage allows her to communicate efficiently with both technicians and doctors to solve any customer problem with ease.
She most enjoys spending time with her family and friends and trying to keep up with her two sons, Benjamin & Beauregard.
Director of Sales & Marketing
In the dynamic world of Laser Locators, Alex began his journey in 2020, bringing a wealth of global experience from bustling the New York of streets to serene Japanese landscapes. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Alex is instrumental in pioneering innovative strategies to engage our clientele.
Outside of work, Alex thrives in nature, enjoying hiking and biking adventures. He also enjoys reading, studying the Japanese language, and quality time with his family.
Director of Operations
Cliff is the Director of Operations and handles logistics at Laser Locators. In his job, Cliff inspects and services all of the laser equipment before it ever reaches the customer. His role is critical to ensure that all of the products meet the rigorous standards of Laser Locators.
Cliff is a native Floridian. Before he joined the Laser Locators team, he was in the manufacturing and logistics industry, making him a perfect addition to the team. He volunteers his time to help the Westchase Charitable Foundation and his hobbies include working out, riding dirt bikes and spending time with his daughter.
You can view Cliff’s LinkedIn profile here.
Chief Financial Officer
Tayra has been an integral part of Laser Locators since 2005, serving with distinction as the Chief Financial Officer. In her role, she not only oversees the financial operations of the company but also plays a pivotal role in managing human resources, ensuring the smooth functioning of critical organizational processes.
With her astute financial acumen, Tayra meticulously manages processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting. Her strategic insights and recommendations are instrumental in enhancing the company’s financial performance, while meticulously ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
Tayra’s educational background is as impressive as her professional accomplishments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the esteemed University of South Florida. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant with the State of Florida, exemplifying her commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest professional standards.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Tayra is deeply rooted in the Tampa Bay area, where she has spent her entire life. Her dedication to her community is further demonstrated by her proud service in the US Army, where she exemplified the values of discipline, integrity, and service to others. Tayra’s multifaceted background and unwavering dedication make her an indispensable asset to Laser Locators and a respected leader in both the financial and local communities.
You can view her LinkedIn profile here.
President and CEO
Joey is the President, CEO and owner of Laser Locators.
Joey has significantly contributed to Laser Locators’ growth. He has streamlined the sales and procurement departments by redeveloping processes and implementing new systems. Joey also has developed strong relationships with various industry professionals, Ophthalmologists, distributors and manufacturers around the world to continue to strengthen the company’s global reputation.
Through Joey’s efforts, Laser Locators has tripled its sales volume and added 13 new positions over the last decade.
Joey has over 20 years of experience in global internet sales and marketing dating back to the late 1990s. His expertise in analyzing the marketplace and leverage the latest e-commerce technologies has enabled Joey to drive exponential sales growth year over year. Joey also has extensive knowledge of the reliability, value and overall demand of various ophthalmic lasers that has given Laser Locators competitive advantage in a global market.
Originally from Philadelphia, Joey earned his Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rowan University.
Outside of work, Joey’s interests include vintage BMWs, horology and collecting rare sports cards. He also enjoys spending time with his German Shepherd and can appreciate a strong espresso shot.
You can view his LinkedIn profile here.
