the core
of IRIS

OUR TEAM | IRIS

the core
of IRIS

OUR TEAM | IRIS

great people make for
a great company.

IRIS believes in its people. Everyone’s dedication, involvement and passion are the heart of IRIS and what has contributed to its continued success. Our leaders lead by example, roll up their sleeves and help provide the support all the IRIS team needs. Here are a few of our key players:

great people make for a great company.

IRIS believes in its people. Everyone’s dedication, involvement and passion are the heart of IRIS and what has contributed to its continued success. Our leaders lead by example, roll up their sleeves and help provide the support all the IRIS team needs. Here are a few of our key players:

executive team

executive team

Eric Babin

“ My career at IRIS began as a family affair but quickly became my passion. The people with whom I contribute daily, the quality of the service we offer Canadians and the constant reach for technical advancement make IRIS exceptional.”

Eric Babin
PRESIDENT

“ My career at IRIS began as a family affair but quickly became my passion. The people with whom I contribute daily, the quality of the service we offer Canadians and the constant reach for technical advancement make IRIS exceptional. ”

Dr. Jahel St-Jacques

“ I have been with IRIS since the first day of my career, and I am very proud of that. The values and mission of IRIS have always joined my philosophy of practice. By keeping patients and professionals at the heart of its decisions, IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and share my passion for vision and for people with my peers and with my patients.”

Dr. Jahel St-Jacques
VICE PRESIDENT, PROFESSIONAL
AFFAIRS AND PARTNER RELATIONS

“ I have been with IRIS since the first day of my career, and I am very proud of that. The values and mission of IRIS have always joined my philosophy of practice. By keeping patients and professionals at the heart of its decisions, IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and share my passion for vision and for people with my peers and with my patients. ”

Dr. Daryan Angle

“ I chose IRIS because of its commitment to elevating eye care and the opportunities available. Teamwork and supporting structure enabled me to become an equity owner and backfill my knowledge of practice management and business with internal resources. IRIS allows me to focus on patients and have a healthy work-life balance.”

Dr. Daryan Angle
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT

“ I chose IRIS because of its commitment to elevating eye care and the opportunities available. Teamwork and supporting structure enabled me to become an equity owner and backfill my knowledge of practice management and business with internal resources. IRIS allows me to focus on patients and have a healthy work-life balance. ”

Dr. David Schwirtz

"I chose IRIS because of the people and our culture. We are committed to providing high-quality eye care and eyewear. In order to do so, we actively work to improve the way that we operate, and we adopt new technology to make sure that our patients and our professionals remain at the center of care."

Dr. David Schwirtz
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL
AFFAIRS & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

” I chose IRIS because of the people and our culture. We are committed to providing high-quality eye care and eyewear. In order to do so, we actively work to improve the way that we operate, and we adopt new technology to make sure that our patients and our professionals remain at the center of care. “

Guy Forest

“ I began collaborating with IRIS in 2012. I quickly familiarized myself with the IRIS concept and was able to recommend sales strategies based on best practices that would later become the IRIS Profile. Now as VP, I can genuinely say that IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and contribute to an expanding company. ”

Guy Forest
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS

“ I began collaborating with IRIS in 2012. I quickly familiarized myself with the IRIS concept and was able to recommend sales strategies based on best practices that would later become the IRIS Profile. Now as VP, I can genuinely say that IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and contribute to an expanding company. ”

Melanie Hajjar

“ Over a decade ago I chose IRIS for its culture, values and vision. To this day, this is still true. I have the chance to work with amazing people that consistently push me to be a better manager and a better person. ”

Melanie Hajjar
VICE PRESIDENT.MARKETING

“ Over a decade ago I chose IRIS for its culture, values and vision. To this day, this is still true. I have the chance to work with amazing people that consistently push me to be a better manager and a better person. ”

Dr. David Schwirtz

"I chose IRIS because of the people and our culture. We are committed to providing high-quality eye care and eyewear. In order to do so, we actively work to improve the way that we operate, and we adopt new technology to make sure that our patients and our professionals remain at the center of care."

Dr. David Schwirtz
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL
AFFAIRS & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

” I chose IRIS because of the people and our culture. We are committed to providing high-quality eye care and eyewear. In order to do so, we actively work to improve the way that we operate, and we adopt new technology to make sure that our patients and our professionals remain at the center of care. “

Guy Forest

“I began collaborating with IRIS in 2012. I quickly familiarized myself with the IRIS concept and was able to recommend sales strategies based on best practices that would later become the IRIS Profile. Now as VP, I can genuinely say that IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and contribute to an expanding company.”

Guy Forest
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS

“ I began collaborating with IRIS in 2012. I quickly familiarized myself with the IRIS concept and was able to recommend sales strategies based on best practices that would later become the IRIS Profile. Now as VP, I can genuinely say that IRIS has allowed me to grow professionally and contribute to an expanding company. ”

Melanie Hajjar

“Over a decade ago I chose IRIS for its culture, values and vision. To this day, this is still true. I have the chance to work with amazing people that consistently push me to be a better manager and a better person.”

Melanie Hajjar
VICE PRESIDENT.MARKETING

“ Over a decade ago I chose IRIS for its culture, values and vision. To this day, this is still true. I have the chance to work with amazing people that consistently push me to be a better manager and a better person. ”