Dr. Hanna Barney was born and raised in Livingston. She is the daughter of Shari and Dr. Jamie Barney, who founded Eyecare Professionals in 1993. Following high school, she attended Montana State University where she received a Bachelor degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience in 2013. She received her Doctorate in Optometry from the Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona in May of 2018.

 

Dr. Hanna received the “Optolec Award for Outstanding Achievements in Low Vision” and the “Clinical Excellence in Low Vision Rehabilitation” awards in 2018. She is a member of the Montana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She began practicing at Eyecare Professionals in July of 2018.

 

Dr. Hanna has been an active member of the Livingston community and previously served as Treasurer for the Board of the Stafford Animal Shelter.

 

In her free-time, Dr. Hanna enjoys playing golf and tennis, skiing, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. She is also a proud “dog mom” to her rescue pups, Abby and Finley.

Dr. Marisa Hess completed her undergraduate work at Montana State University in 2004 from Bozeman Montana and received her Doctorate in Optometry in 2008 from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. She went on to complete her Primary Care Residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital in Roseburg Oregon. Dr. Hess has been providing quality eye care at Eyecare Professionals since 2009.

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She is a member of the Montana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Hess became a board-certified Diplomate by the American Board of Optometry in July 2013.

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She enjoys her free time with her husband and son exploring Montana's vast beauty via paddle board and skiing.

Bailey is an ABO certified optician who started her optical career in 2007 with Eyecare Professionals. Bailey is originally from Colorado but  has been a resident for many years even  graduating from Park High School in 2006. Bailey has spent many years working in the optical and medical field and loves helping patients, staff, and providers. 

 

Bailey spends her off time with her son, dogs, and bearded dragon. Bailey loves to spend the summers outside in her hammock, in the garden or enjoying many of Livingstons local events. In the winters it's cross country skiing, crocheting, and taking advantage of all the local hot springs.

Hugh is an ABO certified optician, and while technically not a native, he hopes you don’t hold being an Army brat against him. His love affair with Montana started in the second grade at the old East Side School. It carried on through childhood and all the way to Montana State University, where he was an accomplished filmmaker and fencer. After receiving a film degree, he became a US Army trained optician, and saw the world. 

 

After pit stops in South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, California, and Germany as a luthier, soldier, and actor, he’s finally back home. If not here he can be found working on his old childhood home, waxing poetic on a stage, flying on the back of his motorcycle, or anywhere he can still find a functioning Street Fighter cabinet. 

Mariah joined Eyecare Professionals in February of 2022.  Her passion is to help those around her, making her an outstanding paraoptometric technician. Her caring nature creates calmness and her ability to connect with each individual patient has a great impact.  

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Mariah is a Livingston native who loves the beauty that is Montana. She graduated from Park High School in 2005. She adores her small family that includes her husband Keith, whom she married in 2012, and her dogs, Brooke and Luna (and soon to be a baby boy September of 2024)! Together they love foraging, being at the river and enjoying all that Montana has to offer. 

Megan was born in Billings, but moved to Livingston in 2009. She's proud to say she's been hooked ever since! Megan graduated from Park High in 2020 and set out to pursue a degree in secondary education, but returned home to pursue other interests.

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Megan joined the Eyecare Professionals team in November of 2022. While she is new to the world of eye care and optics, her enthusiasm and eagerness to learn is quickly leading her to the pursuit of certification in Opticianry. When not at work, you can find her reading a good book, gardening or spending time with her family. 

Lorien is a Montana born native from Bozeman. She joined our team in December of 2023. She started as a receptionist and has recently trained to be a technician on the clinic side. Lorien worked as human resource and medical management in the Army for 14+ years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English. While Lorien has not needed glasses so far, she has an 8 year old son who has worn them since he was 5 and is familiar with all the intricacies of children and glasses. 

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Lorien enjoys video games, reading, hiking, and floating the Yellowstone with family and friends. Her favorite thing about Livingston is the mountains and the scenery. Lorien is a great addition to our team and has great customer service!

Sarah joined our optical team in February of 2024. She grew up in Washington and moved to Montana in 2012. Sarah has a background of preventative healthcare which includes health coaching, group fitness, CrossFit coaching, and personal training. She enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, hunting, and attending concerts during the summer months. Her favorite thing about living in Montana is being surrounded by the mountains and rivers while being in a small town. Sarah and her dog Ruby, love to explore Montana and all its glory.  

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Sarah got her first pair of glasses at the age of 6 so she is very familiar when it comes to eyecare, and can relate well to our patients! She loves keeping things light and being a resource by helping others.

Amber joined the Eyecare Professionals team in April of 2024 as an optician but has spent time at the front desk and in the clinic, as well. An educator for 8 years, she was most recently the lead teacher for infants and toddlers at a local Montessori prior to joining the ECP team. Amber is excited to continue learning all that she can about the optical world and hopes to begin working towards her ABO certification as soon as she can. In her role, she is most passionate about helping patients find that magical pair of glasses that make them feel and look great!

 

Originally from Minnesota, Amber moved to Livingston in 2012 with her daughter and is recently married. On the weekends, you can catch her reading, writing, golfing, or adventuring on the river with her husband and their two amazing daughters. When asked about her favorite part of living in Montana, Amber said “The mountains, Yellowstone River, Old Faithful… I just love the fresh air and wide open skies. I feel at peace in Montana.”

Adrian joined our optical team in June 2024. Originally from Alabama, she moved to Montana in 2016 after completing the 2015 Summer season at Old Faithful Lodge. Adrian graduated from The University of Alabama in 2024 with her degree in Nonprofit and Community Leadership and has an extensive history in the customer services industry. Now that her degree is completed, she is excited to start working towards her ABO certification so that she can better help our patients. 

 

Adrian and her husband, Tyler, feel incredibly lucky to call Livingston their home and enjoy getting outside as much as they can. In her downtime, Adrian can be found snuggled up with her two cats, Scout and Minerva, practicing crochet, calligraphy, printmaking, digital arts, or whatever new creative endeavor has grabbed her attention for that season. 

Kelsey joined the Eyecare Professionals team as a technician in June 2024. Originally from Portland, she moved to Livingston with her husband, Don, and daughter, Gracie, in 2021. Kelsey’s favorite things about living in Montana are the snow and the sense of community that she and her family found in their new home town. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new recipes, baking tasty treats, and spending time with her family. 

 

Kelsey’s love for community is apparent in her approach as a technician. She is passionate about giving the highest quality of care to her patients and challenges herself to continue learning new things about her field each day.    

Chelsea joined our optical team in October 2024. She has a background in healthcare as a licensed massage therapist and is passionate about helping people feel their best. Whether she is helping a patient build the sunnies of their dreams or a quality pair of glasses on a budget, she loves the creativity that she gets to bring to her role everyday. She is excited to learn all that she can about the world of ophthalmics and hopes to begin working towards her ABO certification as soon as she can. 

 

Chelsea has called Livingston her home since she was 8 years old after moving back from Utah with her family. She enjoys spending time at home with her husband and their 10-month old daughter or hiking, fishing, hunting, and rockhounding on Montana’s beautiful public lands.

Born and raised in Livingston, Jayme graduated from Park High in 2023. Her post-graduation plan was to pursue a degree in Music Education, but the universe brought her back home instead. Her compassion and innate sense of emotional intelligence drove her to seek out a career where she can work with people and help others everyday. 

 

Jayme joined our reception team in October 2024 and is excited about the opportunities that her role presents. When she is not at work, you can find her reading, writing, or indulging her intense passion for all things music and theater.

Sharon became the most recent addition to the team at Eyecare Professionals when she joined our office in November 2024 after retiring from a rewarding career as an RN. While she spent some time training in reception, her focus has shifted to insurance verification where her knack for seeking out the details and proactive communication shine. Her desire to help others drives her passion to make sure that each patient has the best experience possible before they even step in the door. 

 

While she has lived in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado over the years, Sharon settled into Livingston in 2004 with her husband, Kerry, and their much-beloved pets. Outside of the office, she can be found working on their property or enjoying all that Montana has to offer while camping and fly fishing with friends.

Dr. Jamie Barney has been serving the greater Park County community since 1987. He received his Doctorate in Optometry as well as his Bachelor in Science from Pacific University in Oregon.

In 2012, Dr. Barney became one of the first optometrists in the nation to become board certfied by the American Board of Optometry (ABO). He is also certified by the Montana Board of Optometry in Diagnostic Ophthalmics, Therapeutic Ophthalmics, Laser Vision Correction Co-Management, and Glaucoma Treatment and Management.

Dr. Barney previously served on the management committee for Summit Optical and is a past Committee Chairman for the Montana Optometric Association.

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Dr. Barney retired in December of 2020 after 36 years of practice. He will remain an active member of the Livingston community. You will find him golfing, hunting, fishing, and enjoying a very well-earned retirement.