Meet the Team

Jayson Tierson, President, entered the precision optics industry in 1996 as an optical fabrication technician. He has an extensive background in product development as well as domestic and international business development. Prior to founding Vertex Optics, Jayson worked at OptiPro for over a decade, where he was responsible for creating new technologies utilizing OptiPro’s products as the Director of Technology Solutions. He has also successfully worked his way up through companies such as Optimax, Corning Tropel, and Coherent Laser. One of Jayson’s most recent accomplishments includes teaching at Monroe Community College in the Optical Systems Technology program.

Joseph Serio, V.P., began his career in precision optics in 1995, as an optical fabrication technician. He has devoted his years of service to training in almost every facet of optics manufacturing. Joseph is recognized as an expert in manufacturing techniques and Lean principals. He has a wide array of credentials including internal ISO auditor, Job Instruction Training (JIT) Instructor, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Joseph’s academic accomplishments include earning an A.A.S. in Optical Systems Technology from Monroe Community College and completing the RTMA mini MBA program through RIT.