Brookings Vision Center Staff

Jenna krogman
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Office Manager, Certified Paraoptometric Technician
2013
Omaha, NE. Jenna graduated from Augustana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science in 2011 and played midfielder for the Augustana Vikings Soccer Team.
Her husband, Eric, their 2 year old son, Theo, and baby daughter, Logan.
She loves to spend time with her family and attend sports events.
Toddler Chasing
Because she is the go-to IT person!

Jessica Kreger
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Head Tech, Certified Paraoptometric Technician
2009
Gettysburg, SD. Jessica graduated from Lake Area Technical Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting in 2001.
Her husband, Travis, their children, Damian, Alyssa, Levi, Cerie, and their 10 grandchildren.
She loves to spend time with her family and fur babies as well as hunt, fish, and ride motorcycle.
Ripped as a body builder!
Humor

chellsy chapin
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Optical Manager, Certified Paraoptometric Assistant
2006
Arlington, SD. Chellsy graduated from Arlington High School, then began her career as a receptionist at Brookings Vision Center.
Her fiancé, Dustin, their 11 year old daughter, Ella, and their 4 year old son, Maddex.
She loves to spend time with her family and go camping.
T-Rex arms!
Because she knows everything about glasses!

Morgan Harty
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Tech, Certified Paraoptometric
2016
Castlewood, SD. Morgan graduated from Castlewood High School, then studied Merchandising and Marketing at SDSU.
Her husband, Matthew.
She loves to spend time with her family, watch movies, and attend her siblings' activities.
Fashion forward
Efficiency

Jackie Johnson
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Paraoptometric Tech
2018
Wyoming and Pierre, SD. Jackie graduated from TF Riggs High School then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration from USD.
Her husband, Matt, their 10 year old daughter, Evian, and 7 year old son, Trestin.
She loves to teach dance, attend her children's activities, hunt, and grow flowers in the summer.
Positivity
Because she is so genuine!

Allison vugteveen
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Optician, Certified Paraoptometric
2013
Elkton, SD. Allison graduated from Elkton High School, attended Iowa Central Community College and North Iowa Area Community College earning a degree in Child Development.
Her husband, Troy and their children, Tyler, Kaden, Kiran, Karter, and Kalie.
She loves to spend time with her family, attending her kids activities, and riding motorcycles.
Becoming your best friend in 5 minutes or less
Amazing customer service she gives to patients!

Raquel virchow
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Patient Coordinator
2015
Arlington, SD. Raquel graduated from Arlington High School, then attended Dakota State University for three years of special education teaching.
Her husband, Steven, their 2 year old daughter, Everly, and baby son, Emmett.
She loves to spend time with her family and play with her fur babies.
Smiles for days!
Bubbly personality

Barb austin
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Certified Optician
2018
Centerville, SD. Barb attended Centerville High School, then attended Stewart School of Hairstyling.
Her husband, Brad, their 2 daughters, and 2 granddaughters, Jaela and Navy.
She loves to spend time with her family and attend sports events.
A human encyclopedia
Sweetness