Our Team
Tecumseh Vision Source has a dynamic team dedicated to providing the very best in customer service. Please feel free to ask for any of our staff members by name, should you need assistance.
Administration
Jessica Hanes – Staffing & Billing Coordinator
Jessica joined the Vision Source family in July of 2015. She is a Shawnee native and graduated from Shawnee High School in 2008 quickly followed by Barber College in 2009. She serves as our Billing Specialist. Jessica has 9 years customer service experience, 4 years in the optometry field and 6 years in insurance administration. She and husband, Michael, have four boys, Turner, Thatcher,Finley and Drake. Jessica enjoys devoting her time outside of the office to making the most out of her family time.
Kelsey Wilson – Billing Specialist
Kelcey is a 2009 graduate of Little Axe High School who joined the Vision Source family in February 2020. She serves patients as a billing specialist, relying on her 13 years of customer experience to ensure that our patients vision and medical benefits are utilized to their fullest and these claims are processed correctly. Outside of work she enjoys camping with her husband Andrew and watching her sons, Andy and Kaden, play football and baseball.
Emily Tucker – Billing Specialist
Emily started with Shawnee Vision Source in May of 2014 when the practice was under the ownership of Dr. Marshall Gleckler. She remained on staff when the practice was purchased by Dr. Kliewer, Dr. Conklin and Dr. Karnish in November of 2014. Emily is from Sacramento, California and graduated from Coal Ridge High School. She serves as our Billing Coordinator. Emily has 9 years experience in customer service and 7 years experience in insurance administration. Emily received her CPO certification in November 2018. She specializes in contact lens sales. She and her husband, Dalton have 1 daughter named Madeline and 3 dogs, Bentley, Kahlua, and Luna. She enjoys shopping, vacations in Mexico and going to the lake.
Kaitlynn Sanford – Billing Specialist
Kaitlynn is a 2019 Bethel High School graduate who joined our Vision Source family in May of 2021. She got a head start in customer service experience by attending the Gordon Cooper cosmetology school during her junior and senior years of high school. Kaitlynn is one of our front line employees who serves as a medical receptionist greeting and directing patient flow from our front desk. Although our patients are treated for many vision issues seeing double with this employee is not uncommon. Her identical twin works in our optical department. In her free time Kaitlynn enjoys putting her cosmetology skills to use, cuddling with her dog, traveling and soaking up family time, especially with her twin and her nephew.
Hannah Sledge-Gregory – Billing Specialist
Hannah, a proud Shawnee native and 2014 graduate of Shawnee High School and Gordon Cooper Technology Center, became a valued member of the Vision Source family in July 2024. As one of our dedicated billing assistants, she brings expertise gained from two years of customer service and billing experience at a local counseling office. Hannah’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence make her a vital part of our team. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with her husband, Matt, and loves traveling with her daughter’s softball team, creating lifelong memories on and off the field.
Front Desk
Kaitelyn Bohannon – Front Desk
Kaitelyn joined the Vision Source family in December of 2021. She graduated from Earlsboro High School in 2017. She completed 3 semesters at Seminole State College from August 2017- December 2018 towards a health science degree. She hopes to one day obtain her BSN degree. She has 5 years of customer service experience. In her free time she spends it with her boyfriend & family. She enjoys the outdoors (but hates all the bugs that go with it), trying new crafts (even though she isn’t artistic), and learning to cook new things.
Technicians
Paige Aldridge- Contact Lens Specialist
Paige joined the Vision Source family in June of 2015 shortly after graduating from Moore High School and starting at just 18 years old. She has served many roles throughout her years here such as our Lead Technician, Special Testing Tech, Contact Lens Specialist and now our new Ocular Hygienist for both the Shawnee and Tecumseh offices. She has 11 years of customer service experience and has a strong devotion for assisting patients needs. Paige proudly received her CPO certification in November 2018. She and her husband, Ross, have one daughter, Hayven as well as one son, Brody. Among her free time she enjoys spending most of it with her family, being outdoors and watching OU softball.
Allyson Smith- Technician
Allyson joined the Vision Source family in July of 2022. She serves as one of our of Optometric Technicians. With her 5 years of customer service, she aims to provide the best care to each and every patient with a smile on her face. Allyson graduated from Classen School of Advanced studies in 2020. In her free time she enjoys kayaking and hiking with her dog Moose.
McKayla Roberson – Technician
McKayla joined the Vision Source Family in October of 2023. She attended high school in Germany and graduated in 2016. McKayla furthered her education by attending OBU where she is working to receive her degree in Biology with hopes to apply for Optometry School. She serves as one of our Technicians where she puts her customer service to great work helping patients feel relaxed and welcome. McKayla comes from a Military family so she has had the opportunity to visit Germany, Japan and England. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family as well as her dog Kuni.
Karleigh Cash – Technician
Karleigh joined the Vision Source Family in October of 2023. She attended Earlsboro High School where she graduated in 2021. Karleigh serves as one of our Technicians where she puts her 3 years of customer service to good use assisting patients with their preliminary work up. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as helping her family out on their Ranch.
Isabella Bevins- Technician
Shortly after graduating in January from Kentucky, Isabella (Bella) became a proud member of the Vision Source family in August of 2024. Bella serves as one of our dedicated optometric technicians. With a heart full of joy and a quick sense of humor, she thrives on connecting with others and brightening their day with laughter. Her greatest loves are her family, mini goldendoodles, Cooper, and her passion for serving in her church’s youth ministry.
Zoey Tate- Technician
Zoey joined the Vision Source family in August 2024, bringing with her a passion for helping others as one of our optometric technicians. A 2023 graduate of Bethel High School, she also excelled in the Gordon Cooper Health Careers program during her junior and senior years. When she’s not hard at work, Zoey loves spending quality time with her family, friends, and especially her lively 3-year-old nephew, Woody, who never fails to brighten her day.
Optical Team
Bailey Amburn – Frame & Lens Specialist
Bailey is a Vision Source native and 2014 graduate of Shawnee High School. She joined our Vision Source family in December of 2021. She serves as one of our frame and lens specialists. She excels in this position by utilizing her 8 years of customer service experience and outgoing personality to assist patients in finding just the right fit for their lifestyle and prescription needs. Bailey enjoys spending her free time with her daughter, Rae, and family.
Kelsey Sanford – Frame & Lens Specialist
Kelsey joined our Vision Source family in July of 2021. She is a 2019 Bethel High School graduate who also attended Gordon Cooper Technology Center as a junior and senior in high school, finding a passion for cosmetology. Kelsey serves our patients as a frame and lens specialist. She excels at finding the perfect frame and lens combination for our patients to best serve their vision needs in a high fashion style. Our patients often experience the feeling of deja vu when meeting her, as her identical twin works in our billing department. When not assisting patients here, she enjoys plants and soaking up family time, especially with her twin and her nephew.
Gracie Smith – Frame & Lens Specialist
Gracie became a valued member of the Vision Source family in April of 2024. A 2021 graduate from Okemah High School and a 2022 graduate with an Associate’s degree from OSU IT, Gracie brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role as one of our skilled opticians. With six years of customer service experience under her belt, she consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care to our patients. Outside of work, Gracie cherishes quality time with her son, Baker, and enjoys creating lasting memories with her family.