Our Staff

Viki, AOA Certified Paraoptometric

Viki has worked for Dr. Ryan for over 20 years with last 13 in optical. She has been in the medical field for 34 years. She enjoys working with people and helping them make the best choice for their eye care needs. As with all our staff she is cross trained to help in all areas of the office.

Viki has two grown children. Her dog, Ripley, now keeps her and her husband of 35 years entertained. She enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, working out with friends, reading, cooking and loves collecting antique glassware.

Mona, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

On most days, you will find Mona at the front desk greeting patients as they arrive for their appointment. In addition, she is in charge of the majority of the office bookkeeping duties. You can also look for her as she searches the "Black Hole" of lost insurance claims.

In an office of cross trained staff, Mona also enjoys frame dispensing and repair.

Tammy, Vision Therapist/AOA Certified Paraoptometric

Tammy has been in the eyecare profession as an optometric assistant with Dr. Ryan for 12 years. Her duties in the office include: vision therapy, contact lenses, prescreening and optical. She especially enjoys working with the children in our vision therapy program.

In her spare time she enjoys camping, animals and being involved with her son and daughter's activities.

Shantia, Vision Therapist/AOA Certified Paraoptometirc

Shantia has been in Optometry over 20 years and enjoys the challenge of the ever changing technology of Optometry. She works in many areas of the office. She loves to work with people, especially children, and finds great satisfaction in helping patients improve their life with vision therapy.

Shantia and her husband, Todd, have two wonderful sons. They enjoy camping, biking, hiking, water and snow sports, as well as participating in their sons' activities.

Kim, AOA Certified Paraoptometric/ABO Certified Optician/Associated Arts Degree Business Administration

Kim has been in the field of Optometry over 6 years. She specializes in the optical dispensary and enjoys the challenge of finding the perfect frames and lenses for our patients. Kim assists our patients with insurance and medical billing. She also provides patient care in pre-screening and contact lens area. In other words, she is an indispensable member of our team.

Gina, AOA Certified Paraoptometric

Gina joined the office for a temporary 3 month position. That was 6 years ago. Since then she has trained in other areas of the office. She performs pre-screening, contact lens new fits, orders and dispenses contact lenses, covers front desk and optical department.

"We want to be the best we can. Encouraged by Dr. Ryan, we attend conferences, conventions and seminars for continuing education". Gina enjoys the teamwork and family atmosphere of the office.