November 5, 2019
New Shopko Optical to serve Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie
GREEN BAY, Wis. – A new Shopko Optical center opening Nov. 11 at 3022 Commercial Blvd. will serve Chippewa Falls and Lake Hallie. The location will offer convenient eye care, comprehensive optometry services and top-quality eyewear.
“We look forward to providing residents of Chippewa Falls and Lake Hallie with the professional care of our experienced optometrists, Dr. Ed Melberg, Dr. Dustin Hetke and Dr. Steven Neyens,” said Shopko Optical CEO Russ Steinhorst. “This new location should serve as a reminder of our continued commitment to the communities we serve.”
Dr. Melberg and Dr. Neyens are graduates of the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Hetke graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry.
Shopko Optical accepts most major vision plans including EyeMed Vision Care and Spectera. To certify coverage, book an appointment with an optometrist or find a Shopko Optical center, visit Shopko.com.
About Shopko Optical
Shopko Optical, which formerly operated under Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, is the trade name of Shoptikal LLC, an affiliate of Monarch Alternative Capital LP. For more than 40 years, Shopko Optical has provided excellent patient-centric care and high-quality eyewear through its dedicated team of nearly 700 optometrists (independent doctors of optometry in IA, ID, MT, SD and WA) and opticians. Shopko Optical expects to open 80 locations in 2019 with further growth expected in 2020 and beyond. For more information, visit Shopko.com.
About Monarch Alternative Capital LP
Monarch Alternative Capital LP is a private investment firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management across various investment vehicles. Monarch was founded in 2002 and focuses primarily on opportunistic investing across distressed debt, special situations equity and real estate. The firm’s headquarters is located in New York, with a subsidiary office in London.
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