ROSELLE, Ill.—Modern Optical International, a family-owned and operated business providing value eyewear for all market segments, has named Debora DeLong as its national sales trainer.

An industry veteran with more than 23 years of training and optical experience, DeLong will assist with recruitment and lead the onboarding and training process for all new hires, according to an announcement late last week. She also will collaborate closely with Chris Millet, Modern’s director of sales development, and assist with key account management.

“Debora's newly-created position is an investment in the future of Modern Optical,” Ken Weissman, president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Debora's caliber and energy on our Modern team. Her extensive optical experience and training expertise will accelerate our newest territory managers’ learning curves to achieve targeted results at a faster rate.”

Modern Optical, based in suburban Chicago, is an industry leader in value eyewear and managed care, with 15 unique collections representing 900-plus styles. Its Summit Optical Supply Division provides cases, parts, cleaning cloths and other items.