Meet Our Staff

Kerri joined our practice in 2021 and has worked in the optometric field since 1999.    Her expertise and professionalism, along with her warm and patient spirit, have made her a fantastic addition to our team.  Kerri handles patient checkout responsibilities and assists with scheduling, responding to patient needs over the phone, and helping ensure proper filing of insurance claims.  She loves being part of a supportive and motivating team committed to caring for people.

Kerri and her husband, Jason, have two children, Jillian and Jake.  If Kerri’s not at work, she is probably attending one of her kids’ many sporting events.  She also enjoys spending time with her family, long walks, and relaxing on the beach.  

Deb is a 35 year veteran of the optical field and has been with Family Optometry for fourteen years as our lab technician. While Deb helps out wherever needed, she now spends most of her working day in our in-house optical lab, where she cuts lenses with each patient’s exact prescription to fit into the frame they choose.

Deb’s kindness and sweet spirit are a blessing to patients and coworkers alike. She enjoys reading and baking in her free time. Deb feels blessed to still be working at a job she enjoys.

Leah enjoys being the friendly face that greets patients as they enter the office. Her warm personality makes her a great addition to our team.

Leah will be the one who is most likely to answer the phone, schedule your appointment, call to remind you of your appointment date and time, and answer any questions you may have before visiting the office.

She was born in Wabash and has recently returned to the area with her three sons. Leah enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and going to see her brothers play in their rock band.

Emily joined our family in July of 2015. A natural “people-person,” Emily enjoys preparing patients for their time with the doctor during pre-testing and helping them choose the perfect pair of frames.

Emily studied in the performing arts in NYC before returning to her Indiana roots. She can occasionally be seen on stages throughout the area when she isn’t spending time with her family, especially her spectacular niece and nephews.

Meagan has worked as an optometric technician with Family Optometry since February 2020, and she is a treasured part of our team.  She is fantastic at making people feel at ease as she completes pretesting for the doctors at the beginning of the eye exam.  She also works in our optical area, assisting people with frame selection and explaining the different lens options that are available. 

Meagan is in an amazing relationship with her best friend and high school sweetheart.  Her favorite way to spend free time is to be with her closest friends and family.  Meagan enjoys crafting, experimenting with baking recipes, and making people laugh.

Jill has worked in the Huntington office with Dr. Hughes since 1988, and became part of our Family Optometry team with the addition of Dr. Hughes’ practice in 2018. Over the course of her career, Jill has developed expertise in nearly every area of the office, including conducting preliminary testing for patients, frame selection and glasses ordering, and office management. If you have a question, Jill probably has the answer.

Outside of work, Jill serves as a sign language interpreter and relishes the summer months when she can enjoy the water.

Jessica has served as an optician with Family Optometry since 2018, and has worked in the optical field since 2007.  Jessica is patient, taking time to listen to each person and understand their unique preferences and needs.  She takes joy in helping people find the right frame style, and her years of experience help her make any adjustments that might be needed for a perfect frame fit.

Jessica has lived in Huntington since 1998.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their four legged “kids.”  She and her husband are big Disney fans, and also enjoy going to Renaissance Festivals and spending time riding their Harley motorcycle.