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Our Team

Our exceptional, friendly team is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do and they care personally about getting the best results for our patients.

Our technicians will try to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointments that suit your needs.

Reneckia

Reneckia

Front Desk, Optometric Technician

I recently joined the team In March of this year 2024. I am excited to be a part of a great team, I look forward to growing and learning new things.

Jamie

Jamie

Optician

After spending 24 years in the varying facets of healthcare, I decided to explore the wonderful world of optical and joined Miller Family Eye Care in 2023. I love assisting patients to the find the eye ware that suits their lifestyle and makes them feel great about themselves. I reside in Cedar Rapids with my husband and chunky cat, Quora. I enjoy yoga and being active outside. I also have a slight obsession with caring for and propagating house plants, and currently have 30 in my collection.

Dawne Hammes

Dawne Hammes

Optician, Optometric Technician

I have been in the optical industry since 1993 and have worked from frame selections to capturing a great picture of your retina. I am married to my husband Randy since 2010 and enjoy spending time with my fur babies and 2 children. I enjoy helping others and being outside whenever I can.

Beth

Beth

Practice Manager

I have a 25-year career in healthcare management. I've spent my adult life living and working in Cedar Rapids and am grateful to have found a new work "home" at Miller Family Eyecare. The best ice cream is Mint Chocolate Chip and one of my favorite things about working here is the dedication and level of expertise my co-workers have, it's nice to come to work every day and be impressed!

Alysha

Alysha

Front Desk, Optometric Technician

I recently joined Miller Family Eyecare June, 2021. I am from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I love helping people and making them smile. I enjoy traveling, trying new things, and spending time with my family. My favorite tv show will have to be a tie between Hawaii 5-O and White collar, also my favorite ice cream is Mint Chocolate. I really like that I get the opportunity to grow and learn so much at MFEC, and that we treat each other like family!

Mary-Jo

Mary Jo

Optician

I started in the mail room of a local lab back in 1990. I then became a optician in 1995, and am now celebrating my 27th year of loving the job that I am doing.

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Lisa T.

Board Certified Optician

I recently joined Miller Family Eyecare in June, 2018 with 26 years of optical sales and management experience.  I am from North Central Iowa. I love getting to know patients and helping them select the perfect eye wear.  I enjoy time with my husband, family and friends! Cooking healthy food is my passion.  My dream vacation would be a trip to Ireland. Being kind, caring and compassionate is very important to me. I love and live life to the fullest!

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Mark

Optician

I grew up in Waterloo, Iowa. I would love to take a trip to Japan to experience the different food and culture, but most importantly the food! My favorite ice cream is either chocolate salted caramel from this tiny place in Madison, WI or Halo Top peanut butter cup (then I can eat more!)

I love the opportunity to provide custom, individual service to each patient. Buying glasses doesn’t have to be like going to the dentist. It should be exciting, enjoyable, and a little weird. I hope the world sees me as relaxed, laid back and not too serious. It’s just life, it should be fun!

 

 

Meredith Optician

Meredith

Board Certified Optician/Optical Manager

I grew up in Urbandale, IA and have called Cedar Rapids my home since 2005. I love to travel wherever the wind takes me or at least until the funds hold out! I have been honing my craft since 1997, when I started out as an optical tech. Over the years, I've experienced every facet of the optical industry, from behind the scenes in the lab, to helping patients find their inner voice with their eyewear! I am true believer in letting your eyewear express who you are and who you want to be. I may be quiet sometimes, but don’t let that fool you. My sass is hidden right beneath the surface, just ask my 2 beautiful daughters!

 

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Sara

Front Desk Manager/Insurance Specialist

I grew up in Belle Plaine, Iowa. I believe I already had my dream vacation! I traveled to Greece, with my entire immediate family in the summer of 2013, to meet my father’s side. I have 2 uncles, an aunt and several cousins there. One day, I'd love to experience Hawaii or New York City. I love being a part of a locally, female owned business. We are a tight-knit and family like team!

Tammy

Tammy

Front Desk

I joined Miller Family Eye Care April 10th, 2023. I am from Cedar Rapids, IA and lived in surrounding areas. I have always lived in IOWA!!
 
I wear many hats.. I started my medical career in volunteering as a teen volunteer @ St. Luke's Hospital. After graduation from high school, I got my license in Cosmetology, 2 yr. degree in Medical Assisting, then to one of my favorite careers was Massage Therapy.
 
I love helping people. Love unique things. I would love to travel to Alaska & Scotland someday.