Our Staff
Palm Desert
Hearing Aid Specialists
Howard L. Hait
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Howard has been in the hearing aid profession since 1962. He started in Lexington, Kentucky and relocated to California in 1973. He is a licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, a Certified Audioprosthologist, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist and is Nationally Hearing Aid Specialist. Mr. Hait has held many offices including 6 years as President of Hearing HealthCare Providers of California and currently on the Board for National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences. He is married, has two grown boys and lives in La Quinta.
Jeannette Hait
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Jeannette is a Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, a Certified Audioprosthologist, a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist and is Nationally Hearing Aid Specialist. She has been a Proctor for the Department of Consumer Affairs licensing committee for the past 7 years and is a member of Hearing HealthCare Providers of California and has been a past board member. She is also a member of the International Hearing Society. She has been in the hearing aid profession since 1989, is married and lives in La Quinta.
Jason Brandt
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
AA Degree in Economics, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Special Interests:
I am dedicated throughout the process of testing, fitting, counseling and on going service enhancing the overall quality of life to each individual patient. The aural rehabilitation differs from patient to patient and is of the utmost importance when using amplification for the very first time.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California, International Hearing Society, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Additional Information:
My goal is to provide our patients with the best hearing healthcare possible. I am utilizing state-of-the-art techniques optimizing speech audibility and comfort at the same time.
Brook D. McQuown
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Instrument Specialist
Education:
Advanced training as a Hearing Aid Technician, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Special Interests:
An active supporter of the Starkey Hearing Foundation and having had the pleasure of fitting hundreds of children with hearing aids in several countries over many years now.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California, International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
Helping people hear better for 13+ years. My training and years of experience allows me to modify and repair hearing aids to provide optimum customer service to my patients, in many cases while they wait. The advancements in digital technology have never been as exciting as it is today.
Lab Technicians
Jason Parry
Senior Technician
Jason has been our Lab Manager since 2002. He is trained in hearing aid manufacturing and repair. He has been specially trained to build, repair and service all makes and model hearing instruments on-site. He lives in Desert Hot Springs with his wife.
Jaime Castaneda
Jaime joined Hearing Aid HealthCare in December of 2007. He is trained in hearing aid manufacturing and repair. He has been specially trained to build, repair and service all makes and model hearing instruments on-site and helps with the computers when needed, he lives in Cathedral City.
Office Manager
Debbie Summers
Debbie joined Hearing Aid HealthCare in November of 2006. She has been a great addition to our growing staff, she lives in Bermuda Dunes with her son. Debbie is also an active member of the National Fragile X Foundation.
Information Technology Specialist
Kevin Yost
Kevin has been with Hearing Aid Healthcare since July, 2006. He was hired as our Relief Manager and to expand the business in the rising need of computer technology. His background is in computers and has been a great asset to our staff. He presently lives in Bermuda Dunes.
Palm Springs
Hearing Aid Specialists
Greg Novall
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Special Interests:
With the precision and flexibility of advanced digital technology, it allows me to more accurately tailor the appropriate prescription for the best possible match to the patients listening and lifestyle needs.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California (HHP/CA), International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
Working with each individual patient to provide the best hearing aid care available creating a lasting relationship. Due to the complexities with individual hearing loss, a professional and personal approach is needed to insure the best hearing aid performance.
Office Manager
Dawn Allard
Dawn has been a wonderful addition to our staff and always greets you on the phone or in person with a smile. She is a long time resident of the Coachella Valley. She resides in Bermuda Dunes with her husband and granddaughter.
Yucca Valley
Hearing Aid Specialists
Pamela Currier
Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Special Interests:
The technological advancements in our industry are very exciting. The most advanced digital hearing instruments have data logging, built-in feedback eliminators, improve speech intelligibility, adapt to changing environments, automatic noise management, self diagnostic checks of circuitry and voice indicators. I enjoy being able to enhance our patients' hearing through technology breakthroughs along with old fashion customer service.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California (HHP/CA) and International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
Providing personalized care and service for the hearing impaired for 10+ years now. I take a personal interest in each patient enhancing the overall quality of life with the very best hearing healthcare possible.
Office Manager
Shari Lee
Shari has been the office manager since November of 2009. She has an extensive background in customer service, and takes special care to make sure that everyone who visits the office feels welcome and appreciated. Shari has lived in Yucca Valley most of her life and enjoys the fact that all of her immediate family, and many of her relatives, also live in town. She lives in the Sky Harbor area with her two cats, Lola and Jellybean.
Borrego Springs
Hearing Aid Specialists
Jasen McKenrick
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
Advanced training as a Hearing Aid Technician, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Special Interests:
Supporting the Starkey Hearing Foundation, I have personally had the privilege of helping hundreds of children hear again and in some cases hear for the first time.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California (HHP/CA), International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
I started in the hearing aid industry manufacturing as a Hearing Aid Technician in 1999. My knowledge and years of experience of building, modifying and repairing hearing aids allowing me to provide excellent hands-on care to my patients. In many cases, repairs can be completed on-site and the patient will not be without their hearing aid.
Indio
Hearing Aid Specialists
Jasen McKenrick
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
Advanced training as a Hearing Aid Technician, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Special Interests:
Supporting the Starkey Hearing Foundation, I have personally had the privilege of helping hundreds of children hear again and in some cases hear for the first time.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California (HHP/CA), International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
I started in the hearing aid industry manufacturing as a Hearing Aid Technician in 1999. My knowledge and years of experience of building, modifying and repairing hearing aids allowing me to provide excellent hands-on care to my patients. In many cases, repairs can be completed on-site and the patient will not be without their hearing aid.
Office Manager
Denise Madrid
Denise has been with Hearing Aid HealthCare since the inception of our Indio office back in March of 2004. She has been an exceptional contribution to our staff and always has a kind word and smile for everyone. Her background is in office management in the medical field. Denise and her husband, who is a patient, lives in LaQuinta. Denise is also an active member of her church.
Sun City
Hearing Aid Specialists
Jonna Hull
Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Specialist
Education:
Bachelor of Science with a major in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Audioprosthologist
Board Certified:
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Certified by American Conference of Audioprosthology
Special Interests:
I chose to be in the hearing instrument profession after graduating from Loma Linda University. I take great pride in helping people hear again and I am dedicated to providing individual care ensuring the best hearing healthcare possible.
Professional Memberships:
Hearing HealthCare Providers of California (HHP/CA), International Hearing Society
Additional Information:
The technologically advanced instruments we are fitting today are amazing. I am able to more accurately than ever provide the quality and clarity that my patients have been interested in.
Office Manager
Carol Hines
Carol started with Hearing Aid HealthCare shortly after it's inception in 1997. After 8 years in the Palm Desert office, Carol was given the task of opening and managing the new Sun City Palm Desert location. Carol as many of our patients know is dedicated and always is happy to help you. Carol lives in Palm Desert with her favorite family member Brandon, her toy poodle.