Meet the Staff

Meet the Staff at Urban Optics

​​​​​​​At Urban Optics, our staff is friendly and professional. Our commitment is to provide exceptional customer service to all of our patients. We take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience.

Technicians​​​​​​​

LeeAnn Townsend

Clinic Lead - Dry Eye Manager

LeeAnn has been with urban optics since the beginning of 2021. She started in our office as a receptionist and her work at the front desk allowed her to grow into a well educated clinical technician. LeeAnn has a passion for helping others and takes pride in creating a high quality Dry Eye Clinic for those patients in need of relief. She pays great attention to detail and dedicates her time to listening to each patient’s needs. In her free time she loves playing with her dog, selling scentsy and shopping.

Andrea

Andrea Valverde

Clinic Lead – Contact Specialist

With over two years of experience at Urban Eye Clinic, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for patient care to every appointment. Known for being bubbly, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable, Andrea ensures that every patient receives personalized and exceptional service. As the Lead Technician and Contact Lens Specialist, Andrea is dedicated to making your vision care experience seamless and comfortable.

Hunter

Hunter Scammon

Clinical Technician

With years of experience in the optical field, Hunter is a go-to expert for all things eyewear. From helping patients find the perfect frames to guiding them through the best lens options, his knowledge is both deep and dependable. Known for his friendly nature and willingness to help, Hunter always makes patients feel comfortable and confident in their choices. He's a trusted part of our team and a familiar face that patients love to see.

Emme

Emme Johnson

Clinical Technician

​​​​​​​Emme is a compassionate and caring technician who has become a trusted member of the Urban Eye Clinic team. Known for her excellent patient care, she always takes the time to ensure that each patient feels heard and comfortable. As our NeuroLens Champion, Emme is dedicated to helping patients find the best solutions for their vision needs. Her warm personality and expertise make her an invaluable part of our clinic, and she is always ready to provide personalized, attentive care.

Noemi

Noemi Cabrera

Clinical Technician

Noemi brings warmth, thoroughness, and a caring approach to her work at Urban Eye Clinic. A proud former Aggie, she combines her attention to detail with a compassionate attitude to ensure every patient feels well taken care of. As one of our Spanish-speaking technicians, Noemi is dedicated to making sure that all patients, no matter their background, receive the highest level of care and understanding. Her friendly demeanor and commitment to patient comfort make her a standout member of our team.

Susan

Susan Cua

Clinical Technician– Myopia Management Specialist

With two years of dedicated service at Urban Eye Clinic, Susan is known for her caring demeanor and sharp expertise. As a skilled technician and Myopia Management Champion, Susan is passionate about helping patients manage and slow the progression of myopia. Her thoughtful approach to patient care, combined with her extensive knowledge, makes her a trusted resource for all things myopia-related. Susan’s commitment to providing excellent, individualized care ensures that every patient feels supported and well-informed.

Trinity

Trinity Nguyen

Clinical Technician
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Trinity brings positivity and a bright smile to our clinic every day. As a dedicated technician, she truly enjoys what she does and brings a sense of fun and care to her work with each patient. Outside of the clinic, Trinity loves spending quality time with her family, recharging and making memories. Her joyful spirit and compassionate approach make her a valued part of our team.

Jasmine

Jasmine Parker

Clinical Technician

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jasmine is sharp, attentive, and always on the move! Her quick thinking and fast learning make her an essential part of our team, and her sense of humor keeps both patients and coworkers smiling. Jasmine has a big heart when it comes to patient care—she goes the extra mile to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and cared for. With her vibrant personality and dedication, she brings both joy and excellence to the clinic every day.

Alexus West

Clinical Technician– Social Media Specialist

Alexus is known for her sweet nature, attentive care, and creative flair. In addition to being a caring and reliable technician, she’s the creative mind behind our fun and informative social media content. Whether she’s helping patients in the clinic or crafting videos that make you smile and learn something new, Alexus brings heart and energy to everything she does. She’s a bright light on our team and keeps our online presence just as welcoming as our clinic.

Opticians​​​​​​​

Krista Marquez

Optical Manager - C.P.O Certified & A.B.O. Certified

​​​​​​​Krista has worked in the optical field for over 10 years and enjoys helping our patients pick out frames, lenses and sunglasses that best fit their needs. She devotes her time at work to making sure Urban Optics has the best selection in the Brazos Valley by working directly with each Company's Representatives to pick high quality inventory. Although her home base in our office is Optical, Krista is also very experienced in communications, clinical teaching and productions. She looks forward to growing with the Urban Optics family and developing herself with more certifications! Outside of work, she will be found spending time with her 14 year old son and spouse. Go Cowboys!

Savannah Fort

Optical Specialist A.B.O. Certified

​​​​​​​Savannah began working for Urban Optics in March of 2022. She loves the optical side of optometry and finds herself constantly wanting to grow and broaden her knowledge, ensuring she is able to help all our patient's needs with frames and lenses. Savannah brings personality, customer service and creativity to the Urban Family. At home, she spends time with her 3 dogs, painting murals and playing her ukulele.

Communications

Kenzie Fredrickson

Communications Director

Kenzie thrives on connection and making others feel welcome. She ensures that every first impression runs smoothly, believing that a positive experience starts with thoughtful, clear communication. Outside of work, she loves being outside, spending quality time with her cats and cherished horses, or just winding down with a hot cup of tea.

MaryEllen Altman

Office Coordinator, Culture Champion​​​​​​​, & Host

MaryEllen keeps our office running smoothly and our spirits high. She is our go-to for organization, good vibes, and warm welcomes. Outside the office, she’s a proud wife and mom of two who loves to cook, bake, read, and crochet. All with the same care and creativity she brings to work every day.

Hayley

Hayley Bradford

Communications Specialist

Originally from Lubbock, Hayley made the move to College Station in 2021 and joined the Urban Optics team in August of 2023. She has a passion for helping others. She brings warmth and dedication to everything she does.

Hayley spends her free time reading a good book or working on her latest crochet project. At home, she's enjoying time with her six beloved animals. Including a spunky three-legged husky!

Addyson

Addyson Andrews

Communications Specialist

Addyson thrives in communications, where she gets to blend patient care with clear, easy-to-understand information. When she’s not helping people see better, she’s diving into her kinesiology studies or hitting the road for a spontaneous adventure. Passionate about helping others, she’s always looking for new ways to make a positive impact through both her work and studies.

Insurance

Jennifer McLemore

Insurance Manager/Specialist

Jennifer has been with the Urban Optics team since August 2016. She does a little bit of everything; from making sure every patient's insurance is used to its full potential, to helping patients pick out the perfect pair of glasses for each unique personality. Originally from San Antonio, Jennifer moved here with her husband of 8 years. In March of 2020 she welcomed her daughter Tara into the world. Some of her favorite things include spending time with her husband and little girl, Aggie Baseball, music and good food.

Barbara Wright

Billing / Insurance Specialist

Barbara has been in the optical business for about 25 years and has been with Dr. Greene ever since he started 21 years ago! She is in charge of our billing department and files claims with our patient’s insurance companies. Barb has been married for 45 years, has 2 sons, 3 grandsons and loves spending time with all of them.

Productions Team

Paige Vecera

Contact Lens Manager. CPO & CPOA

Paige has been working in the eye care industry for over 10 years and has been with Urban Optics family since April of 2019. Paige Oversees the coordination of contact lenses, including ordering and replenishing supplies as needed, instructing technicians on the latest technological advancements in contact lenses, and insertion and removal training with patients. She is deeply passionate about supporting our specialty contact lens patients and is committed to delivering an outstanding contact lens experience to each individual. Outside of work, she embraces the roles of a devoted mother to newborn twins and a lively seven-year-old, as well as a loving wife to her husband of eight years. . She enjoys wine and aspires to one day learn the craft of winemaking.

Edgar Hernandez

Lab Director

Edgar has been our Lab Manager for over 8 years and has become very well educated on the production equipment as well as the physics of optical lenses making him able to cut lenses for the majority of the glasses we sell. Edgar appreciates the finer things in life and pays great attention to detail, ensuring all patients receive the highest quality in product when shopping with Urban Optics. In his free time he loves spending time with family and listening to music.

Leadership​​​​​​​

Kayla Townsend

Integrator/ HR Manager​​​​​​​

Kayla began working at Urban Optics in 2018. She is a graduate of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of ‘19 and loves creating a positive work environment for all our employees. She is devoted to creating an office culture of professionalism, teamwork and growth. When not at work, you will find her watching aggie football, socializing or traveling with family and friends!

Eryn Brotchrup

Sales Director – A.B.O. Certified

​​​​​​​Eryn is our most experienced optical technician with 20 years under her belt. She is certified by the American Board of Opticians, graduate of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of ‘03, and has been with Dr. Greene for the last 15 years. She is devoted to great customer service and making sure you love your glasses. When not at the office, she can be found playing with her 4 kids and husband. There is no better person to turn to in the Brazos Valley for all your glasses needs.

Steve Greene

Director of Facilities & Marketing / Leadership - A.B.O. Certified

​​​​​​​Steve has over 20 years in sales and customer service so it was an easy decision to join his brother in creating Urban Optics. Building Urban Optics from the very beginning, he has worn many hats through the years and currently ensures that our technology, marketing and facilities are operating smoothly. Ensuring patient satisfaction has always been his strength and he continues that to this day.

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