Mike Martin, Jr. is a certified optician and fellow of the National Academy of Opticianry. Mike was born and raised in Tyler, TX and grew up in the eyewear business that his father, Mike Martin, Sr., co-founded: Ragsdale & Martin Optical. Mike is an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as an expert in Essilor lenses and Italian acetate frames.
Dr. David Johnson is a certified optometrist at RMO Eyecare, next door to Ragsdale & Martin Optical. An East Texas native, Dr. Johnson was the exclusive eyecare provider of Johnson Space Center (NASA) before returning home to Tyler, TX.
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Originally from Jacksonville, TX, Renea Caldwell has been a certified optician for more than 40 years. She's a "cool grandma" and loves baseball—she's a big Yankees fan. In her spare time, she loves to go camping at Yogi Bear Park in Tyler and she recently discovered the magic of air fryers.
Jan Carroll has lived more than most people could in 10 lifetimes. Originally from Iroquois, South Dakota, Jan has traveled the world with her husband's magician show and worked at least a dozen different unique jobs. Now a certified optician for more than eight years, Jan also likes working with flowers and signing in her church choir.
Aaron Owens is a Tyler, TX native through and through. In addition to being a certified Optician for 17 years, Aaron is a handy carpenter, sings at church and occasionally on recording, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Melody Roberts spends most of her time with her four children and nine grandchildren—she says "family is my thing." She enjoys remodeling and redecorating, so her look is always fresh! She's been an optician for 30 years and doesn't really enjoy the outdoors; "air conditioning and I are good friends."
Originally from Dallas, Lee Torres has been in Tyler for nearly 20 years, most of which as a certified Optician after graduating from TCJ's vision care program. Lee is a retired soccer player, current Spartan racer, and HUGE Dallas Cowboys fan.
Originally from Amarillo, Kimberly Weldon has been a certified Optician for 13 years. She has a beautiful adopted daughter with whom she spends most of her time. Before becoming a mom, she never knew how much fun silly puddy could be! She and her daughter also LOVE roller coasters.