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Dave and Jane, husband and wife, are the owners of Select Eyecare, with over 50 years of combined optical experience. They offer expert eye care and an extensive selection of eyewear and personalized customer service.
After attending Anoka Technical College and graduating with a degree in Optical Technology, Dave gained experience working in labs and eventually opened his own wholesale optical lab, The-Len’s Co. In 1996, Dave purchased the first Select Eyecare location in Monticello, MN. Jane and Dave met performing in a local community theatre production and eventually worked together. Dave assumed with Jane’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education, stated “since you are good with music you would be good with numbers”. Jane enter the family business and has had success in managing the three locations. They soon opened additional locations in both Anoka and Coon Rapids. Each location continues to provide personalized service that you can’t find at discount giants and major chains, yet still offer highly competitive prices along with quality and fashion.
Dave and Jane continue to have a passion for the performing arts, spending time with their adult children Nathan, Becca, and Erica, as well as biking and walking their dog Charlie.
Small town Minnesota farmgirl!
Dr. Catapano received her Bachelor’s Degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN and her Doctorate Degree in Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry.
Practicing since 1989, Dr. Catapano is committed to providing the highest quality of vision care for you and your family.
Dr. Catapano resides in Otsego with her husband, Sam and has been blessed with two children and three grandchildren. She spends her free time running marathons and keeping up with the grandkids.
Dr. Jean L Layman is an Optometrist. She graduated with honors from Illinois College of Optometry At Chicago. Having more than 38 years of experience, she is more than qualified to care for you and your family’s eye care needs.
How long have you been in the optical business?: 10 years.
What hobbies do you have?: I love listening to live music, traveling, and camping!
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?: My Grandpa
What is an interesting fact most people do not know about you?: I lived in Maryland as a child.
What do you like about working at Select Eyecare?: The best part is being part of the community and getting to know our customers. we get to learn peoples unique needs and know what products best serve them.
What is a fun fact about you?: I have a very keen sense of smell that sometimes is a good thing and sometimes not!
What do you enjoy doing when not working?: taking road trips and discovering new places, camping, and hanging out with my family and friends!
What is a pet peeve of yours?: Slow drivers in the left lane!
What is your background in optical?: I have been in the world of Optics since 2018 and part of the Select Eyecare family since 2021
What do you like about working at Select Eyecare?: I love getting to meet new faces and catching up with the old ones too!
Favorite thing to do when not working?: Traveling, spending time with my fur bababies, and finding new hobbies.
What is a pet peeve you have?: Definitely being interrupted while talking.
What is your background? : I have a bachelors and masters degree in Music Education from Concordia College – Moorhead and North Dakota State University. I am new to the optical world, but have been around it my whole life with my parents owning the business.
What is your favorite Starbucks drink?: My go to is anything iced, usually a shaken espresso or iced coffe.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?: BIKE!
Describe your role at Select Eyecare: hmmm, jack of all trades master of none.
Favorite thing to do when not working: Travel! Adventures and Exploring any place and anywhere.
Words to Live By: Always have an attitude of gratitude.
Favorite Movie: Anything Marvel
Favorite Food: Is WINE a food?
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