Dr. Jamie Barney, O.D.

A proven leader in his field and a strong supporter of his community.

Dr. Jamie Barney has been serving the greater Park County community since 1987. He received his Doctorate in Optometry as well as his Bachelor in Science from Pacific University in Oregon.

In 2012, Dr. Barney became one of the first optometrists in the nation to become board certfied by the American Board of Optometry (ABO). He is also certified by the Montana Board of Optometry in Diagnostic Ophthalmics, Therapeutic Ophthalmics, Laser Vision Correction Co-Management, and Glaucoma Treatment and Management.

Dr. Barney also serves on the management committee for Summit Optical and is a past Committee Chairman for the Montana Optometric Association.

Dr. Marisa Hess, O.D.

Providing quality eyecare at Eyecare Professionals since 2009.

Dr. Marisa Hess completed her undergraduate work at Montana State University in 2004 from Bozeman Montana and received her Doctorate in Optometry in 2008 from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. She went on to complete her Primary Care Residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital in Roseburg Oregon.

She is a member of the Montana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In addition to her professional activities, she enjoys staying active in her community.

Being home in Montana again has made her, her husband, and their families very happy! Dr. Hess has been providing quality eye care at Eyecare Professionals since 2009.

Dr. Hess has joined a growing community of optometrists in the nation by becoming board certified by the American Board of Optometry (ABO). She passed the ABO’s Board Certification Examination administered in July 2013.

Dr. Hanna Barney, O.D.

Dr. Hanna Barney was born and raised in Livingston. Following high school, she attended Montana State University where she received a Bachelor degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience in 2013. She received her Doctorate in Optometry from the Arizona College of Optometry in Phoenix , Arizona in May of 2018.

Dr. Hanna received the “Optolec Award for Outstanding Achievements in Low Vision” and the “Clinical Excellence in Low Vision Rehabilitation” awards in 2018. She is a member of the Montana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

In her free time Dr. Hanna enjoys playing golf and tennis, as well as spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Kristi Payne

Operations Coordinator

Kristi is originally from Wyoming and moved to Livingston with her husband Robert in 1986. She has 3 adult children who were raised in Livingston.

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Kristi started her career with Eyecare Professionals in February 2000. She is certified by both the American board of Opticianry and the American Optometric Association, Paraoptometric Section.

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For Kristi, the best part of her job is working with a great group of doctors and staff who have become her close friends. She enjoys assisting all the wonderful patients she has become acquainted with throughout her years at Eyecare Professionals. Kristi takes pride in the service and professional atmosphere our office provides to our community. She feels it is truly rewarding to help people look their best in their eyewear and maintain their best vision.

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Kristi and her family enjoy the Montana outdoors, fishing, hiking, and camping. She also likes to garden, read and crochet. Her future goals include advancing her knowledge of opticianry, and to spend more quality time with her family and friends.

Ashley Romero

ABOC - Optician/PRN Technician

Ashley joined us in 2016 from Boise, Idaho with an ophthalmic technology background where she specialized in glaucoma and cataract care. In addition to the studies in the healthcare field, she studied art education and worked nearly a decade as a photographer. She is thrilled to be working in optical at Eyecare Professionals, where she can fit form and function in glasses to meet her patients lifestyle needs. In 2017, she obtained her ABO Certification.

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Ashley was drawn to the diversity found in Livingston, knowing it’s rarity in a place that still maintains its small town charm. When Ashley isn’t happily fitting patients in glasses, you can find her spending time with her 2 children hiking, fishing, cycling and creating; taking advantage of all the area has to offer.

Britta Marti

ABOC - Dispensing Optician

Britta is a Livingston native and attended the University of Montana in Missoula where she received a degree in  Environmental Studies. Britta moved back home in 2013, and became a certified optician in 2017. Britta not only assists with frame and lens selection, but also final inspects all eyewear and helps patients troubleshoot vision issues.

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Britta enjoys the outdoors and currently learning how to flyfish. Other hobbies of hers include, skiing, hiking, and photography.

Amanda Smart

Optician

Amanda joined our office the summer of 2017. She is a Wyoming native, and was raised in a farming and ranching family in Powell. Amanda moved to Montana in 2001 with her husband David and their children. They have settled here in Livingston.

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Her background is in the dental field. Amanda was the Valedictorian of her dental assisting class! We are very fortunate to have her on our optical team.

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Amanda welcomes taking on new challenges and expanding her knowledge of this career. When she is not busy at Eyecare Professionals, her hobbies include crocheting, cooking, baking, and spending time with her husband, 4 grown children and her “grand dogs”, as well as her own 4 horses and 3 dogs.

Kallie Larson

Technician

Kallie grew up in Havre, MT. She moved to Livingston in 2017 with her family. She joined Eyecare Professionals in October 2017 where she works as a technician. She enjoys working with people of all ages and plans to continue her education in the eye care health field. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, fishing, cooking and skiing in the winter.

Tara Marsh

Technician

Tara joined our practice in 2018 as a technician. She graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Montana State University. She is very excited to help our patients. Tara enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with her family.

Tasha Foster

Optician

Tasha and her family moved from Illinois to Livingston to give her family a better future. She started working at our office in 2018. She’s excited to see where this profession takes her and her family. On her downtime, Tasha enjoys going out on outdoor adventures, and  spending time with friends and family. Tasha’s favorite part of the job is helping people find the perfect pair of glasses, she finds the smile they get when the discover their perfect pair is rewarding.

Aya Rordam

Reception/Front Desk/Insurance

Aya has lived in the Park County area since she was four years old. She is our Reception/ Front desk team leader. Aya returned to work at our office in 2016. In her downtime she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and coffee.

Lina

Intern

Lina is our high school intern from Park High. She is originally from Idaho and moved to Livingston in 2013. Lina joined our office in the summer of 2017 and is excited to further her knowledge of eye care. She has a great interest in studying subjects in the medical field when she starts college. When she is not working Lina enjoys spending her time with family and friends, hiking, camping and reading.