We’re so excited to announce our new 2021 Inner Circle Advisory Board, who represent a variety of practice sizes and backgrounds. They will be essential in developing new initiatives and helping us expand our exclusive Inner Circle programs and services. They will also be available to you as key influencers for all Inner Circle topics.
The 2021 Inner Circle Advisory Board Members are:
Katie Bessent Denton Hearing Health Care
Fun fact
I love to read. My goal is to read 35 books in 2021. Business tip Adapt and innovate to make your practice stand out from others Phone
(940) 387-0550 Email katie.bessent@gmail.com
Megan Gerhart ENT & Allergy of Delaware
Fun fact
My husband was born and raised in Paris, and we are having fun raising our two children in a bilingual, bicultural household. Business tip Be tolerant with yourself and build upon the lessons you learned in 2020. Phone
(302) 998-0300 Email mgerhart@entad.org
Darcy Henrikson M.O.S.A. Audiology Services & Hearing Aid Centers
Fun fact
I have a 10-year-old Golden Retriever and love to knit and crochet. Business tip Focus on individual patient care Phone
(734) 718-9526 Email dhenrikson@mosaaudiology.com
Robert Jester Jesters Hearing Aid Center Inc.
Fun fact
I have six grandchildren. I’m also an avid fisherman and enjoy spending time relaxing by my koi pond. Business tip Make 2021 a better year than 2020! Phone
(909) 226-1486 Email jestershearing@verizon.net
Gary Johnson Advanced Hearing Group
Fun fact
I started playing ice hockey in my mid 30’s as result of my oldest son’s interest in the game while living in the desert. Business tip The culture of the office is more important than almost anything else. If you have the buy-in and loyalty from your staff, your patients will enjoy the experience at the office even if the outcomes are not exactly what they want. If your employees know you have their backs and best interest, they will treat your business as if it is their own. Phone
(203) 232-1636 Email gary@advancedhearinggroup.com
Fun fact
My favorite area of audiology is working with the elderly, specifically in the nursing homes. This doesn’t seem to be too common! Business tip Be flexible! What you may have planned for may not be possible! Phone
(716) 885-8318 Email mryan@askbhsc.org
Amy Suhumskie Lakeside Allergy ENT
Fun fact
I have 5 cats we adopted after fostering them. We are called “foster fails” since we couldn’t let them go once we fell in love! Business tip Focus on patient-centric care and behavior. Phone
(972) 771-5443 Email amys@lakesideallergyent.com
Kira VonBlon Northside ENT
Fun fact
I have a zoo at my house: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 18 rabbits, 1 mouse, and we rent a llama. Business tip Use Phonak’s free database mailers to touch your database throughout the year. Free advertising! Phone
(317) 705-2702 Email kvonblon@northsideent.com
We would also like to thank the 2020 Advisory Board members who helped to shape so many of our current programs.