


Diverse employees at Shopko Optical have rated Team, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Shopko Optical have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Shopko Optical employees are -19% more likely to recommend Shopko Optical as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Shopko Optical is rated below average by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shopko Optical employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Shopko Optical’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Green Bay, WI. See below in detail how working at Shopko Optical was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shopko Optical is rated D+
Last updated 18 days ago
Shopko Optical ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 80 Shopko Optical employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Shopko Optical improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Vacation and sick time that we are given
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Emphasis on work/ life balance.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Nothing. Leadership doesnt understand what the company is about.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Incentives so we have things to work towards or look forward to, bonuses each year besides the annual raise
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?People are being promoted with little training on what their job is. Underlings are training superiors and being osid peanuts
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Company went bankrupt and closed
Shopko Optical began operations in 1978. Since then, its dedicated optometrists, opticians, and leadership team have been providing patient-centric eye care and high-quality eyewear for over 40 years. This mission continued, as it became an affiliate of Monarch Alternative Capital in 2019. Shortly after, optical operations were relocated to free standing storefronts in 11 states.
Shopko Optical was founded in 1962 and its current CEO is Russ Steinhorst. Since its inception 64 years ago, Shopko Optical has grown to 150 employees.
We believe your eye care should be rooted in trust, and that the best eye care is personalized and comprehensive. We use the latest technology and are committed to best practices to make sure your eyes stay healthy. We make it our mission to always act in your best interest, and we succeed most when you feel valued and happy with the service you receive.
Shopko Optical exists for one purpose: to keep your eyes healthy by delivering comprehensive, convenient eye care in a comfortable environment. At Shopko Optical, we put our patients first and strive not only to care for your eyes, but for your general wellbeing.
| Headquarter | 700 Pilgrim Way Green Bay, WI 54304 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.shopko.com |
| Founding Date | 1962 |
| Tel | 18662511978 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Shopko Optical competitors include Eyemart Express and LensCrafters. Shopko Optical ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Shopko Optical compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.




Shopko Optical has 150 employees. 84 employees at Shopko Optical have reviewed Shopko Optical across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 18 days ago.
Overall, the 84 Shopko Optical employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Shopko Optical are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Shopko Optical, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shopko Optical are generally satisfied with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Shopko Optical are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shopko Optical believe the environment at Shopko Optical is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shopko Optical is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Shopko Optical work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Shopko Optical are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Green Bay, WI about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Green Bay, WI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Shopko Optical's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Shopko Optical employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Shopko Optical’s CEO Russ Steinhorst started in this role in 2019. Russ’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Russ in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Green Bay, WI. Russ Steinhorst’s employees rank Shopko Optical in the Top 30% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Executive Team. Steinhorst is generally unpopular with Shopko Optical employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Sales department and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Shopko Optical’s competitors, Russ Steinhorst ranks below both LensCrafters CEO Eric Anderson and Eyemart Express CEO Michael Bender.
The Shopko Optical Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Russ Steinhorst, Senior VP / GMM Belinda Byrd-Rohleder, and Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer Tammy Hermann
Russ Steinhorst CEO / President
Steinhorst joined the legacy department store chain that previously operated Shopko Optical, in January 2009 as vice... read more
Belinda Byrd-Rohleder Senior VP / GMM
Belinda Byrd-Rohleder serves as the Senior VP / GMM of Shopko Optical.
Tammy Hermann Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Tammy Hermann serves as the Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Shopko. Tammy started at Shopko in... read more
Jon Instefjord-cell VP Store Operations
Jon Instefjord-cell serves as the VP Store Operations of Shopko Optical.
Todd Armstrong SVP Finance
Todd Armstrong serves as the SVP Finance of Shopko. Todd started at Shopko in April of 2017. Todd currently resides in... read more
Jack Mullen SVP-Marketing
Jack Mullen serves as the SVP-Marketing of Shopko Optical.
Sara Stensrud SVP Human Resources
Sara Stensrud serves as the SVP Human Resources of Shopko Optical.
Pete Vandenhouten SVP-Human Resources & General Counsel/Corporate Secretary
Pete Vandenhouten serves as the SVP-Human Resources & General Counsel/Corporate Secretary of Shopko Optical.
How much do people at Shopko Optical get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shopko Optical is $80,259, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,639, or $57 per hour.
At Shopko Optical, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $119,639 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $40,691 annually. Average Shopko Optical salaries by department include: Operations at $82,136, Customer Support at $61,432, Admin at $42,845, and HR at $88,783. Half of Shopko Optical salaries are above $119,639.
51 employees at Shopko Optical rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 151 ratings) while 47 employees at Shopko Optical rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $90k | $90k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $189k | $189k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $234k | $234k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Shopko Optical score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Shopko Optical in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shopko Optical across various culture dimensions.
Shopko Optical's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Shopko Optical's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Shopko Optical address?
Shopko Optical location is at 700 Pilgrim Way
Who is the CEO of Shopko Optical?
Shopko Optical CEO is Russ Steinhorst, their score by employees is 61
What is Shopko Optical eNPS?
The eNPS for Shopko Optical is -19
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Shopko Optical?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Shopko Optical?
The average salaries for Marketing in Shopko Optical is 80k