A native of West Branch, Mary has been in the optical field since 1981. She has experience in billing, dispensing, frame styling, and lens finishing. She has three sons and 4 grandkids. She works hard during the week, and plays hard during the weekends. It isn't easy keeping up with those youngsters, or with Mary.

Deb has been in the eye care field since 1970, and with West Branch Eyecare since 1994. Her husband, Steve, heads up the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. She has two daughters, Amber and Amy. Deb is a certified paraoptometric assistant and currently performs the majority of the pretesting at West Branch Eyecare, preparing patients to see one of the doctors. You'll find that Deb really cares.

Michele has been the office manager at West Branch Eyecare since 2001. She and her husband Steve have three daughters; Victoria, Gwen, and Alexandria. She is committed to taking care of her family, and to taking care of our patients. If you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to call her.

Born and raised in West Branch, and a graduate of Ogemaw Heights, Shannon has been with West Branch Eyecare since 2002. She is a certified paraoptometric who has proved herself capable in all areas of patient care. In addition to insurance billing and reception work, she can be found cutting lenses, pre-testing, and maintaining our extensive contact lens inventory. She is also the mother of two precious children.

Margo Smith <Frame Stylist>: Born and raised in Owosso, Margo has 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and a chocolate lab (Jeb). She has ten years of retail background and seventeen years experience in managing optical departments. She previously worked in optometric offices in Owosso, Lansing, and Dewitt. In September 2006, Margo moved to Higgins Lake, where her husband, Dave, owns a barber shop. Margo brings with her a love of selling fashionable eye wear and sun wear. She also enjoys educating patients on the latest technologies.

MaryAnn Sypniewski <Optician>: MaryAnn joined West Branch Eyecare in April 2008. She has been in the eye care field since 1992, and has extensive experience in all aspects of the optical business, from edging lenses to frame repair. Originally from Detroit, she and her husband Walt migrated north in 1991. With three grown daughters and eight grandchildren, they manage to keep busy. MaryAnn and her husband enjoy cooking ethnic foods and entertaining. Other interests include water sports, the Detroit Tigers, and old movies.

Andrew Barnhart <Pretester>: Okay, Andrew is no longer with us. He's the youth ministries director for a church north of Seattle, but he was a lot of fun while he was here. Maybe he'll come back to see us. Do you think he can keep the youth group's attention?