Our Team

Meet Cheryl. Cheryl is our tenured employee. To know Cheryl is to love her.  Cheryl is regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to our staff and patients. She has worked for over forty years in optical. She has a unique ability to up-skill other opticians with her expansive knowledge in selling, repairs, and frame selections. You may not see Cheryl on the floor as much because we have the great pleasure of placing her in the position of Frame Specialist. However, if you request her, she would be elated to serve you.  When able, Cheryl spends most of her time traveling to visit her son, family, and friends.

Meet Jessica. Jessica comes here with a vast amount of knowledge optically as she has been an apprentice optician and optometric technician for over eight years. She is presently working towards her goal to get her ABO and NCLE certifications and become a dual licensed optician. When you meet Jessica, you will be greeted with kindness on either side of the office by experiencing her talented techniques in finding the perfect pair of glasses in optical or with an enjoyable experience in patient care with the doctor. One of her greatest attributes is going above and beyond for each patient she encounters. Jessica has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and website design from Youngstown State University. She will be expecting a new member of the family, a little boy, in the summer of 2025. Her hobbies include baking, all genres of art and traveling with her husband.  

Meet Carissa. Carissa is the Administrative Assistant at Douglas Family Eyecare. Outwardly, Carissa is soft and friendly who makes every patient feel warm and welcome with top-notch customer satisfaction.  Inwardly, she has many interests and is creative in her thoughts and actions. Her intellectual curiosity motivates her to understand the mechanics of DFE; therefore, she works alongside the administration on various assignments. Carissa graduated from Kent State University and carries a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Carissa's hobbies are hitting the gym, and spending time with her family and dogs, and would like to travel to Greece with her husband.

Meet Charisse. With Charisse’s high enthusiastic energy, she is able to professionally multitask in her professional role as one of our excellent receptionists. Charisse is the first person you will see when entering DFE. She will be quick to acknowledge you and will be attentive to your needs; therefore, becoming your first positive experience. Charisse is also our insurance specialist. She manages the schedule flawlessly and can handle high stress circumstances making her position at DFE a perfect fit for her. Charisse resides with her husband and two children. Charisse’s hobbies include spending time in nature, soaking up the sun, and taking mental breaks while visiting her favorite beach spot.  

Meet Beth. Beth has worked in ophthalmology for over twenty-three years in both Ohio and Arizona. She obtained her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting in 2002 and her board certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in 2007. Her vast knowledge in patient eyecare is exceptional along with her skill set in treating patients on a daily basis. When you meet Beth, you will be greeted with a warming aura and a kind voice, making the patient experience pleasant. She resides with her husband Eric and her two rescue dogs, Honey and Phoenix. Beth loves spending time with her family and being out in nature either hiking, kayaking or gardening.