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Our Team

Meet the staff who make Shawnee Vision Source the leading provider of vision care products and services in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Shawnee Vision Source has a dynamic team dedicated to providing the very best in customer service.

Please feel free to ask for any of our staff members by name, should you need assistance.


Administration


Jessica Hanes – Staffing & Billing Coordinator

Jessica Hanes - Staffing & Billing Coordinator

Jessica joined the Vision Source family in July of 2015 and serves as our Clinic Coordinator. She is a Shawnee native and graduated from Shawnee High School in 2008. Soon after graduating, she attended Barber College, where she received not only her Barbering license, but her Master Instructor license as well. Jessica has 10 years of customer service experience, 8 years in the optometry field, and 5 years in insurance administration.  Jessica enjoys her time outside of the office with her husband, Michael, and their four sons – Turner, Thatcher, Finley, and Drake.


Kelcey Wilson – Billing Specialist

Kelcey Wilson - Billing Specialist

Kelcey is a 2009 graduate of Little Axe High School who joined the Vision Source family in February 2020. She serves patients as a billing specialist, relying on her 13 years of customer experience to ensure that our patients vision and medical benefits are utilized to their fullest and these claims are processed correctly. Outside of work she enjoys camping with her husband Andrew and watching her sons, Andy and Kaden, play football and baseball.


Emily Tucker – Billing Specialist

Emily Tucker - Billing Specialist

Emily started with Shawnee Vision Source in May of 2014 when the practice was under the ownership of Dr. Marshall Gleckler. She remained on staff when the practice was purchased by Dr. Kliewer, Dr. Conklin and Dr. Karnish in November of 2014. Emily is from Sacramento, California, and graduated from Coal Ridge High School. She serves as our Billing Specialist. Emily has 10 years of experience in customer service and 7 years of experience in insurance administration. Emily received her CPO certification in November 2018. She and her husband, Dalton have 1 daughter named Madeline and 3 dogs, Bentley, Kahlua, and Luna. She enjoys shopping, vacations in Mexico, and going to the lake.


Hannah Sledge-Gregory – Billing Specialist 

   

Hannah, a proud Shawnee native and 2014 graduate of Shawnee High School and Gordon Cooper Technology Center, became a valued member of the Vision Source family in July 2024. As one of our dedicated billing assistants, she brings expertise gained from two years of customer service and billing experience at a local counseling office. Hannah’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence make her a vital part of our team. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with her husband, Matt, and loves traveling with her daughter’s softball team, creating lifelong memories on and off the field.


Kaitlynn Sanford – Billing Specialist 

Kaitlynn Sanford - Billing Specialist 

Kaitlynn joined our Vision Source family in May of 2021. She got a head start in customer service experience by attending the Gordon Cooper Cosmetology program during her junior and senior years of high school. Kaitlynn serves as one of our Billing and Records specialist. Although our patients are treated for many vision issues seeing double with this employee is not uncommon – Her identical twin works in our optical department. In her free time, Kaitlynn enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and being a dog mom.


Front Desk


Sarah Pedro – Front Desk

Sarah Pedro - Front Desk

Sarah joined the Vision Source family in February of 2022 bringing her 5 years of customer service experience to our front desk medical reception positions. She is a 2014 private school graduate originally from Phoenix, AZ. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends exploring the outdoors and traveling to find new adventures.


Darien Christer – Front Desk 

Darien Christer - Front Desk 

Darien joined the Vision Source family in September of 2023. She graduated from Henryetta High School in 2019. Darien serves as one of our Front Desk Receptionists at our Shawnee office where she puts her 4 years of customer service to use welcoming each patient with a warm smile. When she is not working Darien loves to go shopping and enjoys spending quality time with her Husband Blake and two children.


Olivia Mansell – Front Desk

Olivia joined the Vision Source family in May 2019. She graduated from Bethel in 2009 and currently resides in Tecumseh. Olivia works as one of our front desk staff members and works hard to ensure every patient is welcomed with a smile. When she’s not making everyone laugh in the office, Olivia enjoys spending time on her farm with her husband and their 5 kids. Together they raise chickens,geese, turkeys and have 3 dogs. When she’s not wrangling chickens and children, Olivia enjoys golfing and spending time with friends.


Technicians


Paige Aldridge- Contact Lens Specialist

Paige Aldridge- Contact Lens Specialist

Paige joined the Vision Source family in June of 2015 shortly after graduating from Moore High School and starting at just 18 years old. She has served many roles throughout her years here such as our Lead Technician, Special Testing Tech, Contact Lens Specialist and now our new Ocular Hygienist for both the Shawnee and Tecumseh offices. She has 11 years of customer service experience and has a strong devotion for assisting patients needs. Paige proudly received her CPO certification in November 2018. She and her husband, Ross, have one daughter, Hayven as well as one son, Brody. Among her free time she enjoys spending most of it with her family, being outdoors and watching OU softball.


Allyson Smith – Technician

Allyson Smith - Technician

Allyson joined the Vision Source family in July of 2022. She serves as one of our of Optometric Technicians. With her 5 years of customer service, she aims to provide the best care to each and every patient with a smile on her face. Allyson graduated from Classen School of Advanced studies in 2020. In her free time she enjoys kayaking and hiking with her dog Moose.


McKayla Roberson- Technician

McKayla Roberson- Technician

McKayla joined the Vision Source Family in October of 2023. She attended high school in Germany and graduated in 2016. McKayla furthered her education by attending OBU where she is working to receive her degree in Biology with hopes to apply for Optometry School. She serves as one of our Technicians where she puts her customer service to great work helping patients feel relaxed and welcome. McKayla comes from a Military family so she has had the opportunity to visit Germany, Japan and England. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family as well as her dog Kuni.


Karleigh Cash- Technician

Karleigh Cash- Technician

Karleigh joined the Vision Source Family in October of 2023. She attended Earlsboro High School where she graduated in 2021. Karleigh serves as one of our Technicians where she puts her 3 years of customer service to good use assisting patients with their preliminary work up. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as helping her family out on their Ranch.


Isabella Bevins- Technician

Shortly after graduating in January from Kentucky, Isabella (Bella) became a proud member of the Vision Source family in August of 2024. Bella serves as one of our dedicated optometric technicians.  With a heart full of joy and a quick sense of humor, she thrives on connecting with others and brightening their day with laughter. Her greatest loves are her family, mini goldendoodles, Cooper, and her passion for serving in her church’s youth ministry.


Zoey Tate- Technician

Zoey joined the Vision Source family in August 2024, bringing with her a passion for helping others as one of our optometric technicians. A 2023 graduate of Bethel High School, she also excelled in the Gordon Cooper Health Careers program during her junior and senior years. When she’s not hard at work, Zoey loves spending quality time with her family, friends, and especially her lively 3-year-old nephew, Woody, who never fails to brighten her day.


Optical Team


Michael Hanes – Optical Manager / Frame & Lens Specialist

Michael Hanes - Optical Manager / Frame & Lens Specialist

Michael joined Shawnee Vision Source in August of 2015. He grew up a Military/Oilfield kid in Texas and Oklahoma eventually graduating from high school at Strathcona Composite High School in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Michael and his wife, Jessica, have four sons Turner, Thatcher, Finley and Drake. Michael enjoys working out and taking his son to his various sports practices. Michael has spent the last 15 years enlisted as an Army reservist serving in the corps of Engineers. Michael excels in frame adjustments, frame and lens repair, and lens manufacturing.


Taylor Sellers – Assistant Optical Manager / Frame & Lens Specialist

Taylor Sellers - Assistant Optical Manager / Frame & Lens Specialist

Taylor is a 2009 graduate of Ponca City High School. She leverages her 15+ years in customer service to provide personalized patient care and troubleshoot any optical issues that may arise. She enjoys spending her free time socializing with friends, traveling and being the proud mom of her little boy.


Kelsey Sanford – Frame & Lens Specialist

Kelsey Sanford - Frame & Lens Specialist

Kelsey joined our Vision Source family in July of 2021. She is a 2019 Bethel High School graduate who also attended Gordon Cooper Technology Center as a junior and senior in high school, finding a passion for cosmetology. Kelsey serves our patients as a frame and lens specialist. She excels at finding the perfect frame and lens combination for our patients to best serve their vision needs in a high fashion style.  Our patients often experience the feeling of deja vu when meeting her, as her identical twin works in our billing department. When not assisting patients here, she enjoys plants and soaking up family time, especially with her twin and her nephew.


Bailey Amburn – Frame & Lens Specialist

Bailey Amburn - Frame & Lens Specialist

Bailey is a Shawnee native and 2014 graduate of Shawnee High School. She joined our Vision Source family in December of 2021. She serves as one of our frame and lens specialists. She excels in this position by utilizing her 8 years of customer service experience and outgoing personality to assist patients in finding just the right fit for their lifestyle and prescription needs. Bailey enjoys spending her free time with her daughter, Rae, and family.


Krissy Ford- Frame & Lens Specialist 

Krissy Ford- Frame & Lens Specialist 

Krissy joined the Vision Source family in December of 2023. She graduated from Epic in 2022. Krissy serves as one of our Frame and Lens Specialists and enjoys using her 6 years of customer service to help patients pick the perfect pair of glasses to highlight their face and personalities. While outside the office she likes to spend time with her family and friends.


Gracie Smith- Frame & Lens Specialist

Gracie became a valued member of the Vision Source family in April of 2024. A 2021 graduate from Okemah High School and a 2022 graduate with an Associate’s degree from OSU IT, Gracie brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role as one of our skilled opticians. With six years of customer service experience under her belt, she consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care to our patients. Outside of work, Gracie cherishes quality time with her son, Baker, and enjoys creating lasting memories with her family.


Alyse Black- Frame & Lens Specialist

Alyse joined the Vision Source family in March of 2024. She graduated from Rocori High School in Cold Spring, Minnesota in 2022. Alyse enjoys putting her 5+ years of customer service to good use by helping our patients find the perfect lens and frame combination to suit their individual needs. When not assisting patients in the office, Alyse enjoys spending quality time at home with her husband Manuel, their cat Minky and their two rats Biscotti and Lady.