NEW YORK-Kavanagh Consulting LLC, a leading advisory and consultancy services firm in the vision care industry with existing offices in New York and Scottsdale, Ariz., has named Jason J. Preator as managing partner and head of its newly created Dallas office. Preator joins Kavanagh Consulting with 20 years of progressive financial and business development experience. Most recently, he held several executive leadership positions at Essilor of America, including his role as a member of its executive committee as well as overseeing its finance, sourcing and procurement, and merger and acquisitions functions. "I am really excited to join Kavanagh Consulting and work with Anne Kavanagh and team in helping business owners and doctors maximize the value and business potential of their practices and companies," Preator said.