Dr. Hanna Barney was born and raised in Livingston. She is the daughter of Shari and Dr. Jamie Barney, who founded Eyecare Professionals in 1993. 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 Glendale, Arizona in May of 2018.

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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. She began practicing at Eyecare Professionals in July of 2018.

Dr. Hanna has been an active member of the Livingston community and previously served as Treasurer for the Board of the Stafford Animal Shelter.

In her free-time, Dr. Hanna enjoys family time, playing golf and tennis, skiing, and outdoor adventures with her rescue dog, Finley.

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. Dr. Hess has been providing quality eye care at Eyecare Professionals since 2009.

She is a member of the Montana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Hess became a board-certified Diplomate by the American Board of Optometry in July 2013. She is the current Montana ambassador for the ABO.

She enjoys her free time with her husband and son exploring Montana's vast beauty via paddle board and skiing. Her two dogs also keep her very busy!

Dr. Culbertson grew up in Absarokee, Montana and was introduced to the world of optometry when she was prescribed her first pair of glasses at seven years old. She later attended Carroll College and received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and Public Health in 2020 with her sights set on optometry school. 

Dr. Culbertson went on to attend Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. It was here that she developed a passion for helping others achieve their visual goals. While attending Pacific University, she was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa international honor society and was awarded the Donald A. Bybee Memorial Award for Best Performance in Vision Therapy. Dr. Culbertson graduated with her doctorate in the spring of 2025. 

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Hugh is an ABO certified optician, and while technically not a native, he hopes you don’t hold being an Army brat against him. His love affair with Montana started in the second grade at the old East Side School. It carried on through childhood and all the way to Montana State University, where he was an accomplished filmmaker and fencer. After receiving a film degree, he became a US Army trained optician, and saw the world. 

After pit stops in South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, California, and Germany as a luthier, soldier, and actor, he’s finally back home. If not here he can be found working on his old childhood home, waxing poetic on a stage, flying on the back of his motorcycle, or anywhere he can still find a functioning Street Fighter cabinet. 

Adrian joined our optical team in June 2024. Originally from Alabama, she moved to Montana in 2016 after completing the 2015 Summer season at The Old Faithful Inn. Adrian graduated from The University of Alabama in 2024 with her degree in Nonprofit and Community Leadership and has an extensive history in the customer services industry. Now that her degree is completed, she is excited to start working towards her ABO certification so that she can better help our patients. 

Adrian and her husband, Tyler, feel incredibly lucky to call Livingston their home and enjoy getting outside as much as they can. In her downtime, Adrian can be found snuggled up with her two cats, Scout and Minerva, practicing crochet, calligraphy, printmaking, digital arts, or whatever new creative endeavor has grabbed her attention for that season. 

Megan was born in Billings, but moved to Livingston in 2009. She's proud to say she's been hooked ever since! Megan graduated from Park High in 2020 and set out to pursue a degree in secondary education, but returned home to pursue other interests.

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Megan joined the Eyecare Professionals team in November of 2022. While she is new to the world of eye care and optics, her enthusiasm and eagerness to learn is quickly leading her to the pursuit of certification in Opticianry. When not at work, you can find her reading a good book, gardening or spending time with her family. 

Amber joined the Eyecare Professionals team in April of 2024 as an optician but has spent time at the front desk and in the clinic, as well. An educator for 8 years, she was most recently the lead teacher for infants and toddlers at a local Montessori prior to joining the ECP team. Amber is excited to continue learning all that she can about the optical world and hopes to begin working towards her ABO certification as soon as she can. In her role, she is most passionate about helping patients find that magical pair of glasses that make them feel and look great!

Originally from Minnesota, Amber moved to Livingston in 2012 with her daughter and is recently married. On the weekends, you can catch her reading, writing, golfing, or adventuring on the river with her husband and their two amazing daughters. When asked about her favorite part of living in Montana, Amber said “The mountains, Yellowstone River, Old Faithful… I just love the fresh air and wide open skies. I feel at peace in Montana.”

Chelsea joined our optical team in October 2024. She has a background in healthcare as a licensed massage therapist and is passionate about helping people feel their best. Whether she is helping a patient build the sunnies of their dreams or a quality pair of glasses on a budget, she loves the creativity that she gets to bring to her role everyday. She is excited to learn all that she can about the world of ophthalmics and hopes to begin working towards her ABO certification as soon as she can. 

Chelsea has called Livingston her home since she was 8 years old after moving back from Utah with her family. She enjoys spending time at home with her husband and their 10-month old daughter or hiking, fishing, hunting, and rockhounding on Montana’s beautiful public lands.

Born and raised in Livingston, Jay graduated from Park High in 2023. Their post-graduation plan was to pursue a degree in Music Education, but the universe brought them back home instead. Jay's compassion and innate sense of emotional intelligence drove them to seek out a career where they can work with people and help others everyday. 

Jay joined our reception team in October 2024 and is excited about the opportunities that their role presents. When Jay is not at work, you can find them reading, writing, or indulging their intense passion for all things music and theater.

Alexis joined the Eyecare Professionals team in April of 2025. While she was born in Utah, Alexis has always called Livingston her home since she moved here when she was only one year old and attended Park High. She grew up in a large family and is excited that she and her partner are now expecting their first child near the end of 2025. When she is not welcoming our patients at the front desk, Alexis can be found floating the river and spending time with her pack of dogs and her cat. 

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Alexis' background is in the hospitality industry , but she is excited to learn everything she can about the world of optometric teching and reception in a fast-paced medical office. She plans to begin working toward her certifications and is looking forward to the opportunities for a long-term career in the field.  

Emma joined the ECP team in April 2025. She moved from Minnesota to Montana in Spring 2020 and says her favorite thing about living here is being able to look at the mountains every day. In her down time, Emma enjoys horseback riding, fishing, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs. 

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While Emma is still fairly new to the world of optometric teching, she is already setting her sights on furthering her career through certification and is excited to start working toward that goal. Her desire to help people, both her patients and her team, is what drives her in her role.

Dakota is a born and raised Montanan who spent most of her life in Wilsall. In 2024, she moved to Livingston where she now lives with her beautiful one year old daughter and their two cats, Johnny and June. In her free time, Dakota enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, fishing, and otherwise exploring Montana's beautiful mountains.  

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Dakota joined the Eyecare Professionals team as a technician in April 2025. She has a background in healthcare as a nursing assistant in a local care facility and is currently working toward her Ophthalmic Technician certification. Dakota is most passionate about giving her patients the best possible care while making everyone feel welcomed and happy. 

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 previously served on the management committee for Summit Optical and is a past Committee Chairman for the Montana Optometric Association.

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Dr. Barney retired in December of 2020 after 36 years of practice. He will remain an active member of the Livingston community. You will find him golfing, hunting, fishing, and enjoying a very well-earned retirement.