Michael Thomas Cron

Background

Cron, Michael Thomas was born on April 28, 1949 in Celina, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Evelyn Louise (Reichard) Cron.

Education

OD, Illinois College Optometry, 1973; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1995.

Career

Optometrist, Spring Lake, Michigan, 1974-1982; clinical associate, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1977-1979; assistant professor, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1980-1984; associate professor, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1984-1988; chief pediatrics optometry services, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1984-1992; professor, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, since 1988; associate dean, Ferris State University College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan, since 1992. Optometric consultant Preschool Multicap Program, Muskegon, Michigan, 1980-1992.

Achievements

• Michael Thomas Cron has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatric optometry educator, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, officer Grand Haven (Michigan) Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1982, Citizens Curriculum Advisory Council, Big Rapids, 1984-1994. Fellow American Academy Optometry. Member APHA, American Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, College Optometrists in Vision Development, Michigan Public Health Association (Vice-President 1993-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: camping, fishing, photography, bridge.

Connections

Married Connie Jean Hall, June 22, 1974. Children: Cara Michelle, Andrew Charles.

Father:

Thomas Henry Cron

Mother:

Evelyn Louise (Reichard) Cron

Spouse:

Connie Jean Hall

child:

Cara Michelle Cron

child:

Andrew Charles Cron