Tallahassee, FL – On April 12, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Bryan Stam and the reappointment of Dr. Denise Burns-LeGros to the Board of Optometry.

Dr. Bryan Stam

Dr. Stam, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is an Optometrist at Couzens, Stam, and Domingo, P.A. He is the former President of the Florida Optometric Association and was the recipient of the 2023 “Optometrist of the Year” Award from the Florida Optometric Association. Dr. Stam earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida State University and his doctorate of optometry from Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Denise Burns-LeGros

Dr. Burns-LeGros, of Indialantic, is an Optometrist at Brevard Vision Care. Active in her community, she currently serves as the Education Chair of the Brevard Optometric Association and previously served as the President of the Florida Optometric Association. Dr. Burns-LeGros earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her doctorate of optometry from Nova Southeastern University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.