In-House Laboratory
Meet Pal Optical's Lab Managers

Pal Optical has two of the most experienced lab co-manangers, Mark McKinley and Robert Hodges.  Together they are responsible for fabrication and completion of the final lens product in our in-house lab.
 
Mark McKinley comes to Pal Optical from Indiana.  He has co-managed the Pal Optical lab since 1986.  Prior to 1986 he was employed by a super lab in Indiana where he perfected his craft on cutting-edge equipment and learned from masters in the field.  Mr. McKinley brings diligence, integrity, and keen analytical skills to the area of lens fabrication.

Robert Hodges is a Lexington, KY native and acquired his optical lens

fabrication skills as well as optical machine repair skills from the master craftsmen in and around Lexington.  He has been employed in the field since 1981.  His optical education period included a previous employment with Pal Optical in the mid 1980's.  Mr. Hodges has been employed in the Pal Optical lab since 2005 and became co-manager in 2006.  Mr. Hodges brings mechanical ability, analytical math skills, and dedication to the optical field.