We pride ourselves on the fact that each of our staff members at Lakeline Vision Source is educated, trained and certified by the American Optometric Association and/or the American Board of Opticianry. Lakeline Vision Source welcomes our Spanish speaking patients and patients from our Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing communities, as we have several Spanish speaking and ASL trained staff members. LLVS has a Certified Sign Language Interpreter (Kara Edwards) on staff to facilitate our Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing patients' eye exams and optical experience while in our office.
Leadership Team:
Eric Hammond, OD
Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO
Joel Hickerson
Joel wears many hats for Lakeline Vision Source… None of them seem to fit.
Eric Hammond, OD
Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO
Joel Hickerson
Joel wears many hats for Lakeline Vision Source… None of them seem to fit.
Tiffany Packer
Tiffany is a Certified ParaOptometric. She has worked in the optometry field since 1996 and has worked at Lakeline Vision Source since 2002. Tiffany graduated from Texas State University in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a member or the nationally ranked Co-ed Cheering Squad. Tiffany is a proud parent of twins, Cayden and Makenzie.
Tiffany Packer
Tiffany is a Certified ParaOptometric. She has worked in the optometry field since 1996 and has worked at Lakeline Vision Source since 2002. Tiffany graduated from Texas State University in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a member or the nationally ranked Co-ed Cheering Squad. Tiffany is a proud parent of twins, Cayden and Makenzie.
Certified Opticians:
Jennifer
Jennifer began working in the optical field in 2012 and loves it! She especially loves the positive impact she makes helping people see more clearly. Born and raised Texan, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, son and bonus daughter. She loves hiking, documentaries, listening to music, cooking and absolutely loves a good cup of coffee!
Bethany
Bethany has lived in Central Texas most of her life, calling the Austin area home for the past 19 years. She and her husband have four children, and three pups to keep them busy. She enjoys traveling, is a foodie, and loves to curl up in a fuzzy blanket to watch a good documentary.
Jennifer, ABO
Jennifer began working in the optical field in 2012 and loves it! She especially loves the positive impact she makes helping people see more clearly. Born and raised Texan, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, son and bonus daughter. She loves hiking, documentaries, listening to music, cooking and absolutely loves a good cup of coffee!
Bethany
Bethany has lived in Central Texas most of her life, calling the Austin area home for the past 19 years. She and her husband have four children, and three pups to keep them busy. She enjoys traveling, is a foodie, and loves to curl up in a fuzzy blanket to watch a good documentary.
Noble
Hailey
Hailey was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas. She enjoys taking her dog on the lake kayaking and watching movies the old fashioned way... In the theater! She lives off of sugar free red bull.
Kendra
Born and raised in California, Kendra’s now enjoying life in Texas with her 2 fur babies. She is obsessed with true crime, documentaries, and now glasses! She’s our loud and crazy optician with lots of passion to get you into the perfect frame!
Marlin
Marlin has been in the optical field for over 30 years and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1998. Marlin is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant and American Board of Opticianry Certified. He enjoys playing music with his band, Whiskey Renegade, and collecting guitars.
Hailey
Hailey was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas. She enjoys taking her dog on the lake kayaking and watching movies the old fashioned way… In the theater! She lives off of sugar free red bull.
Kendra
Born and raised in California, Kendra’s now enjoying life in Texas with her 2 fur babies. She is obsessed with true crime, documentaries, and now glasses! She’s our loud and crazy optician with lots of passion to get you into the perfect frame!
Marlin
Marlin has been in the optical field for over 30 years and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1998. Marlin is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant and American Board of Opticianry Certified. He enjoys playing music with his band, Whiskey Renegade, and collecting guitars.
Marcus
One of our most talented and experienced opticians, Marcus has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 2014. He has been in the optical field since 1993! He absolutely loves being an optical artist, and invites you to come and let him paint the perfect frame on your face. Marcus is married, has 3 kids and was born and raised in Austin. As such, music is in his blood. Marcus writes music, sings, and produces music in his free time.
Angie
Optician
Jacob
Optician
Marcus
One of our most talented and experienced opticians, Marcus has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 2014. He has been in the optical field since 1993! He absolutely loves being an optical artist, and invites you to come and let him paint the perfect frame on your face. Marcus is married, has 3 kids and was born and raised in Austin. As such, music is in his blood. Marcus writes music, sings, and produces music in his free time.
Angie
Optician
Jacob
Optician
Grace
Optician
Desiree
Optician
Janette
Optician
Insurance Specialists:
Jessica
Jessica is a Certified ParaOptometric and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1999. She grew up in the Cedar Park/ Leander and loves staying active with her kids Kelsey and Sean.
Michelle
Michelle has been a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant since 2002, and a Certified Paraoptometric Coder since 2011. She has worked in the optometric profession since 1988 and has been with Dr. Sorrenson for over 32 of those years! Michelle has also had the honor of serving as President and Board member of the Paraoptometric division of the Texas Optometric Assoc. In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter, Shelby, their 3 dogs, her friends and going to the movies.
Jessica
Jessica is a Certified ParaOptometric and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1999. She grew up in the Cedar Park/ Leander and loves staying active with her kids Kelsey and Sean.
Michelle
Michelle has been a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant since 2002, and a Certified Paraoptometric Coder since 2011. She has worked in the optometric profession since 1988 and has been with Dr. Sorrenson for over 32 of those years! Michelle has also had the honor of serving as President and Board member of the Paraoptometric division of the Texas Optometric Assoc. In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter, Shelby, their 3 dogs, her friends and going to the movies.
Contact Lens Specialists:
Jeanne
Jeanne has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1997, holds an Associates Degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant. She’s semi-retired now and has been in the optometric field since high school, working in her father's optometric office. Our "Office Mom" is a grandmom now to baby girl, Mackenzie. Hobbies include arts & crafts and pickle ball, and she loves spending time with her husband, daughter and sheltie collie, Riley.
An
An is a Certified Paraoptometric Tech and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since Feb 2011. An has worked in eye care since 1997. Our contact lens guru, she keeps the office organized and running smoothly. Her pastimes include reading, movies, tv, video games, and training her dogs. She has two Sable Smooth Collies and a Rough Collie mix. Another favorite thing to do is finding new restaurants and new dishes to try.
Jeanne
Jeanne has been with Lakeline Vision Source since 1997, holds an Associates Degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant. She’s semi-retired now and has been in the optometric field since high school, working in her father’s optometric office. Our “Office Mom” is a grandmom now to baby girl, Mackenzie. Hobbies include arts & crafts and pickle ball, and she loves spending time with her husband, daughter and sheltie collie, Riley.
An
An is a Certified Paraoptometric Tech and has been with Lakeline Vision Source since Feb 2011. An has worked in eye care since 1997. Our contact lens guru, she keeps the office organized and running smoothly. Her pastimes include reading, movies, tv, video games, and training her dogs. She has two Sable Smooth Collies and a Rough Collie mix. Another favorite thing to do is finding new restaurants and new dishes to try.
ParaOptometric Technicians/Doctor Assistants:
Lauren
Lauren is a Certified ParaOptometric who loves to learn. She enjoys reading, music, church, exploring antique shops and doing anything creative! She also has a proper puppy named Quentin and a family she absolutely adores.
Debbie
Debbie is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant through the American Optometric Association. She has worked in the Optometric profession since 1985, and has been with Dr. Laurie Sorrenson since 1990. Debbie has served as President and board member of the ParaOptometric Section of the Texas Optometric Association. When she isn’t working, she enjoys activities with her 3 children Victoria, Albert and Elizabeth.
Haley
Haley is a certified ParaOptometric, she graduated from High School in 2013 and plans to get her associates in Applied Science in the near future. She loves to swim, go shopping, animals and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves anything pink or cheetah!
Lauren
Lauren is a Certified ParaOptometric who loves to learn. She enjoys reading, music, church, exploring antique shops and doing anything creative! She also has a proper puppy named Quentin and a family she absolutely adores.
Debbie
Debbie is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant through the American Optometric Association. She has worked in the Optometric profession since 1985 and has been with Dr. Laurie Sorrenson since 1990. Debbie has served as President and board member of the ParaOptometric Section of the Texas Optometric Association. When she isn’t working, she enjoys activities with her 3 children Victoria, Albert, and Elizabeth.
Haley
Haley is a certified ParaOptometric, she graduated from High School in 2013 and plans to get her associates in Applied Science in the near future. She loves to swim, go shopping, animals and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves anything pink or cheetah!
Tracy
Tracy has been in the optometric field since 1992, and has been with our office since 2003. She is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant and is Lakeline Vision Source’s “go to” person for contact lenses. If she doesn’t know it about contact lenses, it probably isn’t worth knowing! Tracy lives in Georgetown with her husband and three children.
Kara
Born in NY, Kara says she got to Texas as fast as she could! A Certified Sign Language Interpreter of 16 years, Kara is excited about working with our Deaf patients and is teaching our staff ASL so they can help her welcome new Deaf families to our practice. Outside of work, you can find Kara out on her boat on Lake Travis or tubing with her friends and family (hubbie Garner, son Myles, & doggie, Grant).
Taphawah
Tracy
Tracy has been in the optometric field since 1992 and has been with our office since 2003. She is a Certified ParaOptometric Assistant and is Lakeline Vision Source’s “go to” person for contact lenses. If she doesn’t know it about contact lenses, it probably isn’t worth knowing! Tracy lives in Georgetown with her husband and three children.
Kara
Born in NY, Kara says she got to Texas as fast as she could! A Certified Sign Language Interpreter of 16 years, Kara is excited about working with our Deaf patients and is teaching our staff ASL so they can help her welcome new Deaf families to our practice. Outside of work, you can find Kara out on her boat on Lake Travis or tubing with her friends and family (hubbie Garner, son Myles, & doggie, Grant).
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Kendall
Kendall has been with Lakeline Vision Source since May of 2007. Kendall is a military wife and has been married to her husband, David, since April 2010. Kendall is a avid reader, and an avid baker. She loves to be outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping, off roading, swimming, and playing with her hubbie, David, boys, Milo and Jax, and Gizmo their big ol’ German shepherd.
Roberta
Roberta is brand new to Lakeline Vision Source and has worked in the optometric field for over 12 years. Her and her husband moved here from Northern California to be close to family-especially their two precious grandchildren! When not at LLVS she enjoys healthy cooking/baking, crafts, and being in warm (hot) weather. Roberta likes going on long bike rides, walking or running, cross fit and playing at the park with her grandkids.
Cheyenne
Originally from St. Louis, Cheyenne went to Stephen F. Austin University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. She was a member of the spirit teams for 4 years, representing her school as a cheerleader and coach. Fitness and nutrition have always been her passion, and when she's not in the gym working out, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
Kendall
Kendall has been with Lakeline Vision Source since May of 2007. Kendall is a military wife and has been married to her husband, David, since April 2010. Kendall is a avid reader, and an avid baker. She loves to be outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping, off roading, swimming, and playing with her hubbie, David, boys, Milo and Jax, and Gizmo their big ol’ German shepherd.
Roberta
Roberta is brand new to Lakeline Vision Source and has worked in the optometric field for over 12 years. Her and her husband moved here from Northern California to be close to family-especially their two precious grandchildren! When not at LLVS she enjoys healthy cooking/baking, crafts, and being in warm (hot) weather. Roberta likes going on long bike rides, walking or running, cross fit and playing at the park with her grandkids.
Cheyenne
Originally from St. Louis, Cheyenne went to Stephen F. Austin University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She was a member of the spirit teams for 4 years, representing her school as a cheerleader and coach. Fitness and nutrition have always been her passion, and when she’s not in the gym working out, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
Bruce
Optometric Technician
Mike
Optometric Technician
Sam
Optometric Technician
Bruce
Optometric Technician
Mike
Optometric Technician
Sam
Optometric Technician
Maddy
Optometric Technician
Maddy
Optometric Technician
Front Desk/Administrative Assistants:
Brenda
Brenda has been with Lakeline Vision Source 2009, she counts them all as fabulous years! She has a CPA certification through the American Optometric Association and is a great asset to our front desk/administrative team. Brenda enjoys watching horse racing, NASCAR and being the No. 1 Lifetime Denver Bronco fan (in the world).
Brittany
Brittany has worked in the eye care industry for over 5 years and is a Certified ParaOptometric. She has worn several hats around our office and is turning into our expert on Insurance! Outside the office, Brittany enjoys party planning (especially around holidays), and loves making memories with her husband and son, James.
Email: brittany@lakelinevision.com
Brenda
Brenda has been with Lakeline Vision Source 2009, she counts them all as fabulous years! She has a CPA certification through the American Optometric Association and is a great asset to our front desk/administrative team. Brenda enjoys watching horse racing, NASCAR and being the No. 1 Lifetime Denver Bronco fan (in the world).
Brittany
Brittany has worked in the eye care industry for over 5 years and is a Certified ParaOptometric. She has worn several hats around our office and is turning into our expert on Insurance! Outside the office, Brittany enjoys party planning (especially around holidays), and loves making memories with her husband and son, James.
Bekah
Heather
Heather's back! She has returned to Lakeline Vision Source after taking some time off after her second son was born. Now she stays quite busy at home as momma to two little boys, her husband and 2 dogs. Hobbies include walking outdoors, decorating and doing home projects, as well as hanging with friends and family when time allows.
Stephanie D
Tammy
Heather
Heather’s back! She has returned to Lakeline Vision Source after taking some time off after her second son was born. Now she stays quite busy at home as momma to two little boys, her husband and 2 dogs. Hobbies include walking outdoors, decorating and doing home projects, as well as hanging with friends and family when time allows.
