Dr. Gunnell is a 1977 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. He is a 35 year member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association and has chaired several committees for the TOA. Dr. Gunnell is a past president of the Northwest Texas Optometric Society. Dr. Gunnell has served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Optometry for the University of Houston College of Optometry since 2006. Dr. Gunnell served as an active duty Air Force optometrist from 1977-1980, stationed at Sheppard AFB, Tx. His Duties included direct patient care for active duty, dependents and retirees, including military aircrew and support for the base Flight Surgeon’s Office. Since beginning his private practice in Wichita Falls, Dr Gunnell has also served as a civilian eyecare consultant to the USAF Regional Hospital, Sheppard AFB, Texas, Texas Commission for the Blind, Dr Gunnell has served on a number of community Boards and Committies including the Wichita Falls Aviation Advisory Board and the Wichita County/Wichita Falls Board of Health. He is a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls - North