Our Staff
Pamela RileyAu.D., CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology/President
My Commitment to Patients:
"Your hearing health care is my top priority. I will do my best to use my education and training to further assist you in each unique situation. Quality care is of the utmost importance."
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders - Central Michigan University - 1993
- Master of Science Degree in Audiology -Wayne State University School of Medicine - 1995
- Doctor of Audiology- Arizona School of Health Sciences a division of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - 2005
Professional Credentials and Organizations:
- Awarded: Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA
- Awarded License to practice Audiology, State of Indiana
- Awarded: Audiology License, State of Michigan
- Member: American Academy of Audiology
- Member: American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc.
- Member: National Association for Female Executives
Sharon HirsteinM.A., FAAA - Clinical Audiologist
My Committment to Patients:
"My goal is to help you hear better. I will listen to your quesitons and concerns. Together we will identify the steps needed to keep you communicating with your family, friends, and co-workers. I want you to feel important, confident and comfortable with the service and advice you receive."
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University, 1984
- Master of Arts Degree in Audiology, Michigan State University, 1985
Professional Credentials and Organizations:
- Awarded: Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1986
- Awarded: Board Certification in Audiology, 2000
- Awarded: Audiology License, State of Indiana #2302216
- Awarded: Audiology License, State of Michigan # 1601000412
- Fellow: American Academy of Audiology since 1988
Brooke KarnesLicensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
Brooke has an Associates degree in Business. She has also completed her course work and state examination to practice as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Her goal is to help her patients get the most from their hearing abilities and will work with you in a friendly and encouraging manner.
Gina LitkaOffice Assistant
Gina has been with Darr & Associates, Inc. twenty-nine years. She is our patient care coordinator; her smiling face is your first contact when you walk through our door. Her voice is who you hear on the phone. She works to identify your problem and get you the help you need. She wants you to feel comfortable coming to our Darr & Associates family for your hearing healthcare needs.
Gina and her husband have two grown children. She is a nineteen year member of a local euchre club, and also enjoys spending time at their lake property in the summer reading, fishing and just relaxing.
Brenda HermanOffice Assistant
Brenda has been with Darr & Associates eight years. Her main responsibilities revolve around bookkeeping, maintaining our patient data base, and helping with our shipping and receiving. She also helps out on special projects and is our 'go to gal".
Brenda and her husband have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren. She keeps us entertained with stories about the little ones! Brenda is an avid sewer and brings in items she makes for all of us. She is now president of the St. Joseph County Extension Homemakers and donates baby items to the B.A.B.E. program. She also plays golf, enjoys reading, and gardening in her spare time.
David O. WengerBC-HIS
Retired October 31, 2006 after 39 years of dedicated service.