Scott George  BS, BC-HIS

Scott George grew up in Southwest Missouri.  He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and the University of Missouri at Rolla with a degree in computer science.  His early career in the computer information systems field gave Scott experience with several major industries across the United States.

In 1991, Scott returned to Missouri as General Manager at Mid-America Hearing Centers.  To better understand the issues confronting patients with hearing problems, Scott is a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist and is Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.

In addition to his responsibilities at Mid-America, Scott is active on hearing health care and small business issues at the local, state, national, and international levels.  His activities include: Past-President of the Missouri Hearing Society, Governor on the Board of the International Hearing Society, Vice-Chair of the Missouri Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board, Past-President of the local Economic Development Corporation, and the NFIB Missouri Leadership Council.  Scott has also served: on the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, as a past president of the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club and Chair of the Missouri Licensing Board and many other organizations.  Scott's family includes his wife, Charlotte, two children and five grandchildren.

Glenda Gillaspy, BC - HIS

Glenda Gillaspy was born and raised in the Ozarks.  She and her husband live on a farm and raise cattle.  She says she thinks the people in the Ozarks are some of the friendliest people in the world.

She became a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist in May 1993 and received Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences in June 1995.  Glenda is also a member of the International Hearing Society.

Glenda managed a satellite office for over 5 years, then in 2001 returned to the Mt. Vernon Office as Supervisor.  In 2005, she became Supervisor over all Mid America Hearing Center locations.  She says she enjoys going to the Liberty office for regular visits.

Glenda is definitely a “people person” and considers it a privilege to be able to help folks to hear better, especially as her own father was severely hearing impaired.

As a member of Halltown Baptist Church, Glenda teaches a Sunday School class and sings and plays bass guitar for the Praise Team there.  She says music is a special part of her life.

Glenda’s family includes 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and 3 granddaughters, ranging in age from 13 to 21.  She proudly says that her oldest grandson is in his 3rd year at Evangel University, where he plays basketball on a full scholarship.

Sheila Shelton, HIS

Sheila Shelton has lived on a small farm northeast of Mt. Vernon, MO since 1977.  She began training as a Hearing Specialist in 2000 and passed her Missouri State Licensing exams in June 2002.

Sheila wanted to go into the hearing profession because she has always loved helping people.  Sheila says of her work, "It is very rewarding to know I have helped someone live a more fulfilling life because they are hearing better."

Sheila and husband Chris have a daughter, April who lives in St. Louis; and a son, Sam and his wife Ashley who live in Nixa.

In her spare time, Sheila likes to travel, hike and spend time with family.  She also loves to cook and collects recipe books.  Sheila is active in her church and is a board member of the Missouri Hearing Society.

Melissa Lee

Melissa Lee, HIS is also a Hearing Instrument Specialist at the Highway location.  Melissa also continues to serve as the Lab Technician at the Highway location, a position she has held for several years.

Melissa and her husband Matt have called Mt. Vernon home for the last 5 years.  Matt works as a paramedic.  They have a son, James who is 10.

Serving as a Lab Tech, assembling and repairing hearing aids; Melissa decided she wanted to study to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist and test people’s hearing as well.  In August 2007, she received her Hearing Instrument Specialist license from the State of Missouri.  She is currently studying to become Board Certified.

“The most rewarding thing about this job is watching the patient the first time they hear with hearing aids,” Melissa says about her job at Mid-America Hearing Center.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and going on motorcycle rides.