BUSINESS PERSONNEL: JOINS OPTICAL COMPANY

William "Bill" Dunn of Cape Girardeau has joined Rhea Optical Company as sales manager.

Dunn, who has more than 14 years experience in sales, marketing and public relations, graduated cum laude from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor of arts in English. He also obtained a master's degree in English from Southeast in 1992.

Dunn worked with the World Wrestling Federation nine years as a merchandiser and television ring announcer, traveling throughout the Western Hemisphere. Dunn will be calling on optometrists in four states -- Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Arkansas.

Rhea Optical laboratory has been in business more than 50 years in Cape Girardeau.

Dunn is active in his community. He is president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association; a board member for the Downtown Merchants Association; organizational committee member of Old Town Cape; and media director of River City Players Community Theatre.