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Co-Owners

Dave & Jane Thelen

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.

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Ophthalmologist

Paul Trites, MD

Dr. Paul Trites is an ophthalmologist and doctor of internal medicine at Select Eyecare. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1980 and has been practicing internal medicine and ophthalmology for over 30 years. Some of his favorite things to do in his free time are boating and photography. Dr. Trites accepts most insurances and is available for appointments for routine eye exams and contact lens fittings at all of our locations. Please call a location near you to book an appointment to be seen.

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Optician

Angela Burke

What is your background in optical?: Over 20 years on optical experience. 

What do you like about working at Select Eyecare?: Like styling people into the perfect frames for them to love. 

Favorite thing to do when not working?: Paint, horseback riding, workout, and spending time with my fur babies. 

What is a pet peeve you have?: Mean people. Be nice 🙂

 

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Optician

Brandon Caviness

What is your background in optical?: I have been in optics since 2007 and has received a ABO certification. Have done almost everything in the optical world!

What is a fun fact about you?: I am the artistic director of Orthogonal Theater Company. 

Favorite thing to do when not working?: Gaming and wood carving. My Play Station is my best friend. I also make custom wands! 

What is a pet peeve you have?: Loud chewing. It’s the worst!

 

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Optician

Jacquie Mathius

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!

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Optician

Alli Oberlander

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. 

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Optician

Nathan Thelen

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 coffee. 

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?:  BIKE! 

  

 

 

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Optician

Shere Vogelpohl

How long have you been an Optician?: 10 plus years. 

What is your favorite season?: Summer! Love the sun! 

What is your favorite Starbucks drink?: Cold press. 

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?:  Cuddle my grand babies and going to the dog park with my dog! 

  

 

 

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Carla Weiderhold

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?

TESTIMONIALS

We value our patients’ experience. See for yourself, the great success our patients have experienced here at Select Eyecare.

Reviews From Our Patients

Monticello

  • I’ve been going here for years. I love how the staff are behind the desk. They are so helpful friendly. My daughter has been doing a contact lens class to put them in and the lady is so nice. She really does her job great and likes it. I’m so pleased with the service. And the doctor is very nice has well. She explains everything about the appointment when you are there

    Eric P
  • Professional place to get eyewear. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely the place to get your eyes taken care of.

    Aaron B
  • Okay , this is the BEST place ever, they actually listen to you, they are honestly trying to help you out. Friendly and professional. Not in a rush. The Dr, is very cool, answers every question doesn’t talk down to ya. Great place ! ❤️ I will be back and I will tell my friends to check it out too.

    Pamela S
  • Very helpful, very professional! Definitely will go back and recommend to my friends. Love my glasses and sunglasses. Great experience!

    Debbie P

Anoka

  • An outstanding experience all around. Consice friendly doctor and Jane has an excellent variety of frames to choose from. Very helpful and kind, and also a real pro at fitting and adjusting glasses. We are lucky to have such a great place in our own backyard.

    Stacy C
  • Dr. Emerson was fast, efficient and polite. The whole staff was the same way and my experience was great for my first time there.

    Jeremy N
  • Our entire family of four have yearly eye exams & purchase all of our glasses & sunglasses for several years now & we highly recommend them!

    We enjoy supporting small businesses that offer excellent customer service and great products, so
    5 stars from our family goes to Marsh Optical of Anoka for providing this!

    Danelle S
  • Excellent service. Jane was very helpful in picking out frames with me. She also pointed out the benefits of my med plan. The exam went quick and easy.

    Tom O

Coon Rapids

  • Both Select Eye Care in Coon Rapids and Anoka have provided me with excellent service and value over the years. Their attention to detail and recommendations are always appreciated. I highly recommend that you seek out either store for your eye care needs. You will be taken care of in a professional manner that is difficult to find in most optical clinics today.

    Eric W
  • I feel so well taken care of here, I adore Dave and every eye doctor I’ve seen there. They’ve been super fast and helpful getting my glasses and contacts ready for me. The donuts are also pretty convenient 🙂

    Meridith G
  • Great prices, the owner is very smart and friendly. I have been a customer for 5 years and he has always gone out of his way to make sure his customers get the best service. Highly recommend this small business!

    Alice J
  • Dave is very experienced in his business and takes care of his patients.

    Scott H
  • The owner is always super helpful and friendly! I have never been disappointed in the service or the eyeglasses/contact lenses that I have received!

    Anatoly L
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