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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. Timothy Hurley graduated from the University of Iowa and Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. He has over 20 years of experience serving patients. Dr. Hurley enjoys doing family eyecare, contact lenses and lasik and cataract care. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, reading, fishing and music.
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.
Carolyn joined the Select Eyecare team in August 2019. She defines herself as an Optical lifer having started in Optical in 1990. She is an ABO certified optician and has many years experience in customer care. Carolyn works to ensure the best service is provided to the patients.
As a true MN girl at heart, you will find Carolyn and her family (including both dogs) enjoying outside no matter what the weather!
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.
Jacquie has been with Select Eyecare for over 15 years. She brings over 30 years of optical expertise and provides an unparelleled customer experience.
Carla joined Select Eyecare in June of 2020 and comes with an administrative & business background. Most of her time is spent doing the behind the scenes work so the rest of the staff can focus on the customers. Outside of work you will find her with friends and family and enjoying a glass of wine.
Jamie has recently joined Select Eyecare in September, 2020.
We value our patients’ experience. See for yourself, the great success our patients have experienced here at Select Eyecare.
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