Jon Richardson, HIS #1405
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Jon Richardson is a hearing instrument specialist. Jon is originally from Chapel Hill, N.C. and moved to Lenoir, N.C. in 2007. Jon attended Appalachian State University and started working at Best Value Hearing Care Center in 2011. Jon began working in the hearing industry in 1998 and was drawn to the profession because he enjoys helping and counseling others.
What Jon loves most about saving hearing lives is experiencing a patient’s joy through better hearing. Jon strives to stay informed on hearing health by regularly reading medical reports to become more knowledgeable in his everyday work with patients.
Outside of saving hearing lives, Jon loves hobbies such as spending time with his wife, reading, and watching documentaries.
Tammy Polk
Patient Service Coordinator
Tammy Polk is a Patient Services Coordinator for Audibel Hearing Center in Lenoir, NC. Tammy is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina and moved to Hudson, North Carolina in 2002. Tammy started working at Audibel in 2014.
Tammy was drawn to the profession because of the gratification of helping not only seniors but anyone with a hearing loss to hear again and live a more fulfilling lifestyle.
What Tammy loves most about saving hearing lives is seeing the patient’s response to being able to hear again and having their life returned to them, as well as the amazing life experiences shared with her when they visit the clinic. Friendships are formed and job responsibilities become heartfelt care over time. Tammy strives/focuses/works on/etc. keeping a good relationship and showing respect to each patient in her everyday work as she is the representative of the company both in house & on the phone. As seniors grow older, they tend to lose touch with the outside world, so it is gratifying to show heartfelt interest and focus on their wellbeing, showing they have value personally.
Outside of saving hearing lives, Tammy loves spending time with her children and grandchildren not to mention her 4-year-old dachshund Remi.