09/29/2025
Just a few months after Professionals in Eye Care opened 25 years ago, I hired Mindy McIntyre to be my assistant. She quickly became a good friend and a valuable employee, and is still with me today. Mindy, the ultimate “people person,” takes a personal interest in every person who walks in the door, truly listening when they talk and going far beyond the call of duty to meet their needs in any way she can. I have no doubt that many of my patients come back year after year because of Mindy.
Carla Ward, another loyal long-time employee, came to work for me as a part-time billing clerk in 2012. Although Carla doesn’t work directly with patients, her behind-the-scenes work is essential for keeping the doors open, and her big personality makes her a joy to work with. Through the years I have had several other employees come and go, and each of them has played a vital role in helping us grow and thrive. I am grateful for each of them. Last year Belinda, Cassidy, and Cami joined us. Those three ladies are truly an answer to prayer, and I absolutely adore them. What a blessing to have a cohesive team backing me up! As a staff we not only work together, but we also laugh together, cry together, pray together, have adventures together, decorate cookies together, and occasionally even play pickleball together!
September is Paraoptometric Appreciation month, so I wanted to take a few minutes to publicly recognize my staff, but I appreciate these ladies every day of the year!
