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Dave and Jane Thelen, husband and wife, are the owners of Select Eyecare With over 50 years of combined optical experience, they offer expert eye care, extensive selection of eyewear and personalized customer service.
David began his optical training at Anoka Technical College, graduating with a degree in Optical Technology. After gaining experience in several optical labs David opened his own wholesale optical lab, The-Len’s Co. In 1996 David purchased his first retail eye care store, Select Eyecare located in Monticello, MN. With Jane’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education, Dave assumed and stated “since you are good with music you would be good with numbers”. This is where Jane enters the family business.
With the success of the Monticello store, they soon opened additional locations. 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 met performing in local community theatre productions. This continues to be a passion for both as well as biking and walking their dog Charlie.
Dr. Tamra G Emerson is an Optometrist. She graduated with honors from Illinois College of Optometry At Chicago. Having more than 34 years of experience, she is more than qualified to care for you and your family’s eye care needs.
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.
Lisa has been in the optical business for many years. She and her husband Jack owned their own business in Buffalo MN where they reside today.
I am proud to have joined the Select Eyecare team in August 2019. It seems I am an Optical lifer as I started in Optical in 1990. I am an ABO certified optician and have a background an extension background with many years of customer care. I really enjoy working close with our Doctors doing patient care to ensure the best service is given, while getting to know our patients on a personal level. I really enjoy what I do and people I get to meet.
I am a true MN girl at heart, no matter what the weather my family tries to enjoy outside activities together including both dogs!
Shere goes above and beyond to provide the best possible experience. She has been with Select Eyecare the past year and half and is the optical manager at the Monticello location.
Has been with Select Eyecare nearly 10 years. She brings over 30 years of optical expertise and provides unparelled customer experience.
Carla is new to Select EyeCare staff and comes with an administrative/business background. Carla spends most of your time doing the behind the scenes work so the rest of the staff can focus on doing what they do best and focus on the customers. She loves to spend time with friends and family and enjoys tasting wine!
We value our patients’ experience. See for yourself, the great success our patients have experienced here at Select Eyecare.
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