The 2007 winner of the Foley House Award is Dr. R. Alan Roush.

Dr. Roush is a member of the Indiana University School of Optometry OD Class of 1977. He practices in Kendallville, Indiana.

The 2007 Foley House Basement Key Award is one of the most recent honors bestowed upon Roush. Prior to receiving the Foley House award, Dr. Roush was named 2007 Indiana Optometric Association (IOA) Optometrist of the Year--IOA's highest award designating the member who has demonstrated not only contributions to his or her profession, but also service in behalf of the visual welfare of the public and service to the community at large. In 2006 the IOA presented Roush with its Meritorious Service Award in recognition for service to the profession of Optometry.

A strong family legacy of optometry exists within the Roush family; there are four optometrists and soon to be a fifth when Dr. Roush's daughter Elizabeth graduates from the IU School of Optometry in 2010.

Dr. Roush plays an important role in the future of the IU School of Optometry by maintaining a connection among his practice, the IOA, and the school. The relationship among the three entities strengthens each individually and as a whole.

Dr. Roush is a member of the AOA and a past president of the IOA. He is an active member of his community, working with organizations to stimulate economic activity in Kendallville. He is a member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also a lay leader in the Methodist Church. Dr. Roush enjoys gardening and golfing in his spare time.