VSP Vision Names Dave Plevyak Chief Insurance Officer

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Today, VSP Vision^™ announced the appointment of Dave Plevyak as chief insurance officer. Plevyak will lead the organization's not-for-profit vision benefits business, VSP^® Vision Care, which serves millions of members through the delivery of high-quality, affordable eye care and eyewear services. 

“With more than three decades of experience across diverse units within VSP, Dave possesses a deep understanding of our purpose, business and the broader benefits landscape,” said VSP Vision President and CEO Michael Guyette. “As a proven and strategic leader, Dave is a natural fit for this role and will help us continue to deliver exceptional value for our clients and members through innovative and health-focused vision benefits.”

Plevyak joined the company in 1992, and most recently served as senior vice president of finance for VSP Vision Care, leading financial planning and analysis. Prior to that, he held a variety of senior leadership roles in finance and corporate development and led strategic initiatives in e-commerce and international expansion. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University, and a master's degree in economics and international finance from Claremont Graduate University, a member of The Claremont Colleges. 

"I am honored to step into this role and help advance our purpose of empowering human potential through sight,” said Plevyak. “Our focus remains on providing access to high-quality, cost-effective eye care that anticipates the evolving needs of our clients and members, all while helping improve health outcomes.”

Plevyak succeeds Usha Patil who left the company last year to pursue other opportunities.

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About VSP Vision
At VSP Vision^™, our purpose is to empower human potential through sight. As the first national not-for-profit vision benefits company, this is what drives everything we do. For 70 years, VSP^® has been a leader in health-focused vision care. Every day, the people that power our complementary businesses across vision benefits, eye care services, eyewear solutions, and practice solutions, work together to create a world where everyone can bring their best vision to life. That means providing affordable access to eye care and eyewear for millions of members through a network of more than 44,000 doctors. It also means expanding access to vision care to those disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster through VSP Eyes of Hope. To date, more than 4 million people in need have received access to no-cost eye care and eyewear through one of our Eyes of Hope programs. Learn more about how we're reinvesting in greater vision, health, and opportunities for all at vspvision.com.