Bob Sprague brings over 30 years of experience to the Alberta College of Optometrists as a senior executive skilled in navigating complex environments to implement strategic healthcare initiatives. As the CEO and owner of Sprague Drug Inc., he established a multi-business pharmacy and retail company, growing it from eight to 28 locations and achieving over one million customer transactions annually. After selling his company, Bob was hired by the Alberta Government (Ministry of Health) as Provincial Director for a healthcare portfolio that included 18 different community-based healthcare programs. Following five years in that role, he transitioned to serve as a Provincial Director with Alberta Health Services, overseeing a diverse portfolio of 15 community-based provincial healthcare sectors.

Today, Bob serves as a board member for various organizations. He holds a degree in pharmacy, an MBA, and a Master’s in Education.