MASON, Ohio—Eyecare companies Haag-Streit USA and Reliance Medical Products have named Dr. Ernest Cavin president and CEO of both organizations. Dr. Cavin brings extensive expertise from the technology industry to the Mason, Ohio-based companies known for their premium products for ophthalmologists and optometrists.

“Haag-Streit and Reliance have achieved record sales, due to a commitment to offering the eyecare industry products they can trust,” said Dr. Cavin. “My goal is to remain true to those core principles, as medical devices become more high-tech and software-oriented. We will continue to focus on adding value and serving the needs of the eyecare community.”

Prior to joining Haag-Streit USA, Dr. Cavin held positions with Ciena, Ltd. In Zurich, Switzerland; Ascom; Swisscom FixNet; and Lucent Technologies. A graduate of Engineer School in Biel, Switzerland, Dr. Cavin earned his MBA at City University in Bellevue and his DBA from Argosy University. He undertook additional training from Columbia University and the Kellogg School of Management.

Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, with its U.S. headquarters in Mason, Ohio, Haag-Streit manufactures optical instruments for ophthalmologists and optometrists. Reliance Medical is an American manufacturer of chairs, stools, and instrument delivery systems for medical practices. A division of Haag-Streit AG, it is headquartered Mason, Ohio.