Stuart Trembath
Owner and Audiologist M.A., CCC-A
Born: Trenton, MI
Raised: New Jersey
Current Residence: Clear Lake, IA
Family: His wife, Leigh, and children, Lauren and Hannah.
Pets: His dog, Eva Lou.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Audiology from Northwestern University.
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, traveling and spending time with family.
Why Audiology: Stuart has always been interested in sound perception. He took several audiology courses and hearing science courses that encouraged him to pursue a career in audiology.
Organizations: Stuart is currently the American Speech-Language and Hearing (ASHA) representative to the American Medical Association’s Editorial panel for Common Procedural Terminology (CPT). He also co-chairs ASHA’s Healthcare Economics Committee. Stuart has previously served as President of the Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association, President of the Iowa Speech Language Hearing Foundation and Chairman of Clear Lake Parks and Recreation Board.
Tanya Harper Rowe
Audiologist Au.D., CCC-A
Born: Hampton, IA
Raised: Hampton, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Family: Her husband, John, and children, Jared, Jordan and Justin.
Pets: Herky, a shih tzu, and Jake, half shih tzu and half bichon frise.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Audiology from the University of Iowa, Master’s degree in Audiology from Northwestern University and Doctorate from A.T. Still University.
Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with family, traveling, gardening, scrapbooking and attending her sons’ various activities.
Why Audiology: Tanya wanted to work in the healthcare field and took classes in Audiology, Pharmacy and pre-med. She spent a summer job shadowing with a local pharmacist as well as at Hearing Associates, P.C. She was impressed with Gary and Stu’s business and how passionate they were about helping patients with hearing problems. As an audiologist, she is able to work in the healthcare field, diagnosing ear and hearing problems and improving patient hearing and communication abilities.
Rachael Dolezal
Audiologist M.A., CCC-A
Born: Iowa City, IA
Raised: Iowa City, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology from the University of Iowa and Master’s in Audiology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, embroidery, knitting, sewing and spending time with family.
Why Audiology: Rachael has always liked working with children and had initially wanted to help kids with hearing loss as a speech pathologist. After taking some audiology classes, though, she realized that she enjoyed the science of hearing and the technology involved with hearing aids, so she decided to become an audiologist.
Jeffrey King
Audiologist Au.D., CCC-A
Christine Heintskill
Audiologist Au.D., CCC-A
Megan Rossio
Audiologist Au.D. CCC-A
Born: LaGrange, IL
Raised: Darien, IL
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Education: Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Communication Disorders and Linguistics from Hofstra University, Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Iowa
Pets: One dog, a terrier mix named Stewart
Hobbies and interests: Taking Stewart on long walks, watching stand up comedy, seeing live music, knitting, and spending time with family (especially her adorable niece).
Why Audiology: Megan has always had a passion for helping others. This passion paired with her interest in communication made audiology an obvious career choice for her- a choice that is reaffirmed every time she is able to help those she works with to hear better and, in turn, to communicate effectively.
Carmen Wickering
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Born: Mason City, IA
Raised: Mason City, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Family: Husband Patrick, 3 kids (Alana, Brady, Peyton)
Pets: Dog (husky/boxer mix) named Iowa and a cat named Bella
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI and Bachelor of Science in Human Services & Psychology, Buena Vista University, Mason City, Iowa
Hobbies: Reading, baking sweet treats, spending time with my family, watching scary movies
Why Audiology: After teaching preschool for 10 years, I decided to follow my passion for helping others and my interest in psychology, so I obtained my 2nd degree and worked in the social worker field before making my way to Hearing Associates. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and seeing the end result as their lives are forever changed with the use of hearing aids.
Jacqueline Keech
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Born: Mountain View, CA
Raised: Los Gatos, CA
Current Residence: Saint Ansgar, IA
Family: Husband Fred, daughter’s Maegan, Audra, Heather, and son Freddy.
Pets: Golden Retriever, Dahlia Rose; AQHA Horses, Oscar and Sapphire.
Education: Hearing Academy, Texas
Hobbies and Interests: Love the great outdoors as an all-encompassing playground! Reading (what I refer to as theater of the mind) my family, cooking and watching funny movies.
Why Audiology: The introduction to Audiology came from working in Colorado. I was provided the opportunity to participate through HIS International Hearing Society apprenticeship under an Audiologist. My passion and rapport grew with each individual person with respect to their personal struggles with hearing loss. At the end of each day I am blessed with the privilege of assisting others and helping improve their quality of life and communication. Hellen Keller was once asked with loss of sight and sound, which sense would she choose to regain if she could. Hellen responded, "Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people."
Alex Crippin
Director of Operations
Born: Sioux City, IA
Raised: Storm Lake, IA
Current Residence: Northwood, IA
Family: His wife, Laura, and son, Lincoln
Pets: Mogli, their 140lb Newfoundland, and Zena, their energetic Lab mix
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with an emphasis in counseling, from Iowa State University
Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, watching movies, singing in the River City Men’s Chorus, horseback riding, volunteering, and watching the Iowa State Cyclones play.
Heather
Insurance & Billing Coordinator
Born: Osage, IA
Raised: Mason City, IA
Current Residence: Clear Lake, IA
Family: David - Husband
Pets: Two Cats (Rocky and Rue)
Education: Associates of Arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College in Medical Office Specialist and a diploma in Medical Coding.
Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with family & friends, traveling, and crafting.
Carrie
Front Office Coordinator
Born: Mason City, IA
Raised: Clear Lake, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Family: Her children, Bailee and Brandon.
Education: Associate of Arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College.
Hobbies and Interests: She loves spending time outdoors, but only in the summer, playing golf, shopping and watching her children participate in their many activities. Carrie loves to laugh, sing and smile, but most of all, loves being a mom.
Katelin
Front Office Professional
Born: Mason City, IA
Raised: Mason City, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Family: Her husband, Cody
Pets: Their cats, Koda and Shankshah
Education: Associate of Arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College with a certificate in Human Service.
Hobbies and Interests: doing anything outdoors, photography, and being surrounded by family and friends.
Penni
Patient Care Coordinator
Born: Charles City, IA
Raised: Charles City, IA
Current Residence: Mason City, IA
Family: Husband, Robert, and daughters, Sadie and Sophie
Pets: One dog, Sullivan (Sully), a miniature Shih Poo
Education: Bachelor of Science with a double major in Human Services and Psychology from Buena Vista University; Master of Science in Family Psychology from Capella University
Hobbies and Interests: Crochet, knitting, spending time with family, reading, watching movies