MEET THE STAFF

                                   Mt. Vernon Office

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 Southwest 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 current activities include: President of the Missouri Hearing Society, Governor on the Board of the International Hearing Society, Chair of the newly formed Missouri Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board, 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 the Branson 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 and Branson offices on her 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 is 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 11 to 19.  She proudly says that her oldest grandson begins college this fall on a full scholarship to play basketball.
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, who lives in Kansas City. In her spare time, Sheila likes to travel, hike, and go antiquing.  She also loves to cook and collects recipe books.  Sheila is active in her church, and volunteers for the Missouri Veterans Home and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
Branson Office
Alaina Orr, HISIT, AAS-HHC	Alaina Orr, HIS, AAS-HHC is the  new Hearing Instrument Specialist at the  Mid-America Hearing Center in Branson, Missouri.  Alaina received her Associates of Science Degree in Hearing Health Care in 2005 from Arkansas State University in Mountain Home.
Liberty Office
Troy Adrian, HIS	Please welcome Troy Adrian, HIS in his new role at Mid-America Hearing Center in Liberty.  Troy recently became a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, and will now be serving you as the hearing professional in the Liberty office.    Troy has been with Mid-America Hearing Center as a Lab Technician since 2000. Many of you may have already met Troy when visiting the office.  Troy will also continue to serve you by assembling your aids on the premises.  In addition, he is qualified to repair most hearing aid models.