The power behind our team of eye doctors is that we offer a variety of training
and skill sets, from pediatric and developmental optometry to geriatric ocular disease;
we have a very capable team, built to suit your needs!
and skill sets, from pediatric and developmental optometry to geriatric ocular disease;
we have a very capable team, built to suit your needs!
Samantha | Lead Optician
Samantha is a Technician & Optician and handles our Optical Marketing. Samantha and her husband, Jarred, have two children named Johnathan and Joshua. they both have been foster parents since 2017. Samantha graduated from Black Hills State University with an associate of Arts Degree in 2017. Samantha has had numerous hours of training as a technician and in optical. Samantha is very committed to our community and youth. She serves on several youth boards along with volunteer coaching throughout the year. Samantha is a huge supporter of our local Boys and Girls Club and is very passionate about American Sign Language where she has received awards through the South Dakota Board of Regions. Samantha enjoys hiking, camping and spending as much time as possible with her family. Samantha has chosen a career in optical because there is always more to learn in an environment that is always changing.
Kristy E. | Front Desk Specialist/Team Leader
Kristy E. is from Deadwood, SD and graduated from Lead High School. She continued her education at the University of North Dakota where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She went on to attend the University of Northern Colorado and acquired a Master’s degree in Sports Administration. She has worked as an athletic trainer in multiple high schools & colleges, and continues to cover sporting events with Black Hills Orthopedics and Justin Sports Medicine, covering PRCA rodeos and PBRs. Kristy is a Lawrence County 4H leader. She and her husband Chad have 3 children: Atty (11), Lily (15) & Aidan (17). She spends most of her time participating in her children’s activities, which include volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, track, violin & rodeo. Her daughter Atty is a trick rider, as well as the current Junior Newell Labor Day Rodeo Queen! As if that weren’t enough, Kristy also has her hands full with 5 horses, 1 dog, 4 goats, 30 chickens, 1 rooster & 1 rabbit. Fun fact-she once played professional women’s football! She especially enjoys the amount of community involvement with her coworkers at Deadwood Eyecare. Her favorite thing about working in eyecare is the fantastic team, who provide constant laughs and comradery.
Jeanine | Billing & Insurance Specialist
Jeanine is from Martin, SD and has lived in South Dakota her whole life. She has a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and an MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Management from Grand Canyon University out of Phoenix, AZ. She has worked on the administrative side of healthcare for many years. When she’s not at work, she enjoys reading, writing, enjoying the great outdoors and playing games with her husband Dale and her three wonderful kiddos: Brady, Wynter And Maddux. Jeanine loves the atmosphere at Deadwood Eyecare. She
truly appreciates the remarkable and knowledgeable staff with whom she has the benefit of working with every day, and immensely enjoys participating in the community involvement with the team. She believes that one’s vision is extremely important and finds it very rewarding to be part of the care and health of other’s eyes.
truly appreciates the remarkable and knowledgeable staff with whom she has the benefit of working with every day, and immensely enjoys participating in the community involvement with the team. She believes that one’s vision is extremely important and finds it very rewarding to be part of the care and health of other’s eyes.
Christy M.| Vision Care Director
Christy joined our team in 2018. She has an extensive background in business management and employee training/education. Christy helps to coordinate and manage employees between both offices. She also works to organize community outreach events and helps implement various projects and ideas to keep the office on the cutting edge and running smoothly. In addition, Christy spends much of her time immersed in all facets of the practice, from optical to teching to billing. She prides herself on ensuring that our patients have the best experience possible while they are in our care. She specializes in contact lenses, including insertion and removal, and is highly involved in our marketing team. In her spare time, Christy enjoys traveling, interior design, reading, hiking & spending time with her husband Alex, and dog, Kieva.
Kate | Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Kate is our office manager and handles a wide variety of projects and tasks to keep the office running smoothly! She and her husband Ryan have two children, Jay (4 yrs) and Paige (18 mo). Kate graduated from University of WI-River Falls in 2007, and continued her education to later get certified as an Ophthalmic Technician. After spending several years working for an ophthalmology practice in Seattle, she and her family moved to Spearfish. Kate has enjoyed spending the last four years exploring the Black Hills of SD.