Meet Our Staff
Oneota Valley Family Eye Care’s friendly staff is professionally trained to meet your eye care needs. From our administration staff to the ophthalmology staff, our qualified personnel are here to provide you with prompt, confidential, and compassionate service. Please do not hesitate to ask us questions or let us know how we can make your visit more comfortable.
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Heather Benzing, CPOA
Customer Service Administrator
“I’ll be the first person you speak with when you call our office. I look forward to hearing from you and answering all your questions.”
Education: Graduate, Decorah High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2001
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Carrie Brandel, CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“It’s my job to find the right prescription for your glasses and contacts. I’ll also take your medical history before you see your doctor.”
Education: ASCO, Human Services Specialist, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1996
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Laura Busta, ABO
Optical Manager
“I’m responsible for seeking out and ordering the very latest in fashion forward frames so you can look stylish in your new glasses.”
Education: Graduate, Turkey Valley High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1997
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Amy Courtney, ABO
Eyewear Stylist
“One of my greatest passions is art, which I studied for four years. I enjoy applying my art background when helping you find the very best colors and shapes of frames to fit your face.”
Education: BA, Art Education, University of Northern Iowa
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2007
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Mary Hemesath, CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“I work closely with the doctors to update your eye prescription and record your medical history.”
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1996
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Renee Darling, CPOA
Insurance Administrator
“I enjoy helping patients like you check out at the end of their appointments and answering any insurance questions you might have.“
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1999
Sally Erion
Eyewear Stylist
"I've been wearing glasses my whole life and I know how important selecting the right pair of glasses is. I can help you find the perfect look to fit your personality and lifestyle, adjust them so they fit just right, and help you see great! I want you to look in the mirror and smile knowing you made the right choice."
Education: Fredericksburg High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2010
Jamie Gavle, ABO
Eyewear Stylist
"I'm dedicated to finding the best eyewear to compliment your style and visual needs."
Education: B.S. Merchandising, Iowa State University
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2010
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Renee Gunderson, ABO
Optical Fabrication Specialist
“I enjoy producing glasses to meet your specifications. When I’m not edging lenses, you can find me dispensing or adjusting glasses.”
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2000
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Sherry Jensen, LPN / CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“I determine your glasses’ prescription and take your medical history for the doctors. Be sure to ask me about Lasik surgery.”
Education: LPN, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1990
Jessica Lennon, CPOA
Contact Lens Technician & Patient Flow Coordinator
“I’ll be taking care of your contact lens needs. You’ll find me in the back reception area managing patient flow.”
Education: Diploma, Office Technology, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2007
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Stacy Massman, CPO
Patient Coordinator
“I enjoy greeting patients as they arrive at our office. I’ll be assisting you during our check-in process.”
Education: Diploma, Office Technology, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2004
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Monica Maurer, CPOA
Diagnostic Testing Analyst
“I enjoy working with my patients and their testing needs. Having state-of-the-art technology here is very rewarding.”
Education: AA, Business Administration, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1983
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Amy Sabelka, CPOT
Diagnostic Testing Analyst
“You’ll see me when your doctor refers you to us for special testing.”
Education: Diploma, Medical Transcriptionist, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2003
Brenda Schaller
Eyewear Stylist
"I look forward to helping you select the eyewear that gives you the best vision possible."
Education: Graduate North High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2011
To schedule an ophthalmology appointment, call Heather at Oneota Valley Family Eye Care: 563-382-4279
Meet Our Staff
Oneota Valley Family Eye Care’s friendly staff is professionally trained to meet your eye care needs. From our administration staff to the ophthalmology staff, our qualified personnel are here to provide you with prompt, confidential, and compassionate service. Please do not hesitate to ask us questions or let us know how we can make your visit more comfortable.
Heather Benzing, CPOA
Customer Service Administrator
“I’ll be the first person you speak with when you call our office. I look forward to hearing from you and answering all your questions.”
Education: Graduate, Decorah High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2001
Carrie Brandel, CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“It’s my job to find the right prescription for your glasses and contacts. I’ll also take your medical history before you see your doctor.”
Education: ASCO, Human Services Specialist, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1996
Laura Busta, ABO
Optical Manager
“I’m responsible for seeking out and ordering the very latest in fashion forward frames so you can look stylish in your new glasses.”
Education: Graduate, Turkey Valley High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1997
Amy Courtney, ABO
Eyewear Stylist
“One of my greatest passions is art, which I studied for four years. I enjoy applying my art background when helping you find the very best colors and shapes of frames to fit your face.”
Education: BA, Art Education, University of Northern Iowa
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2007
Mary Hemesath, CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“I work closely with the doctors to update your eye prescription and record your medical history.”
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1996
Renee Darling, CPOA
Insurance Administrator
“I enjoy helping patients like you check out at the end of their appointments and answering any insurance questions you might have.“
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1999
Sally Erion
Eyewear Stylist
"I've been wearing glasses my whole life and I know how important selecting the right pair of glasses is. I can help you find the perfect look to fit your personality and lifestyle, adjust them so they fit just right, and help you see great! I want you to look in the mirror and smile knowing you made the right choice."
Education: Fredericksburg High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2010
Jamie Gavle, ABO
Eyewear Stylist
"I'm dedicated to finding the best eyewear to compliment your style and visual needs."
Education: B.S. Merchandising, Iowa State University
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2010
Renee Gunderson, ABO
Optical Fabrication Specialist
“I enjoy producing glasses to meet your specifications. When I’m not edging lenses, you can find me dispensing or adjusting glasses.”
Education: Graduate, North Winneshiek High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2000
Sherry Jensen, LPN / CPOT
Refracting Para Optometric Technician
“I determine your glasses’ prescription and take your medical history for the doctors. Be sure to ask me about Lasik surgery.”
Education: LPN, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1990
Jessica Lennon, CPOA
Contact Lens Technician & Patient Flow Coordinator
“I’ll be taking care of your contact lens needs. You’ll find me in the back reception area managing patient flow.”
Education: Diploma, Office Technology, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2007
Stacy Massman, CPO
Patient Coordinator
“I enjoy greeting patients as they arrive at our office. I’ll be assisting you during our check-in process.”
Education: Diploma, Office Technology, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2004
Monica Maurer, CPOA
Diagnostic Testing Analyst
“I enjoy working with my patients and their testing needs. Having state-of-the-art technology here is very rewarding.”
Education: AA, Business Administration, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 1983
Amy Sabelka, CPOT
Diagnostic Testing Analyst
“You’ll see me when your doctor refers you to us for special testing.”
Education: Diploma, Medical Transcriptionist, Northeast Iowa Community College
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2003
Brenda Schaller
Eyewear Stylist
"I look forward to helping you select the eyewear that gives you the best vision possible."
Education: Graduate North High School
Meehan & Schwartz Tenure: Employed since 2011
To schedule an ophthalmology appointment, call Heather at Oneota Valley Family Eye Care: 563-382-4279