Our Staff

Jeff Hoagland, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Jeff has been our Quality Assurance Manager since 1999. He is from the Lexington Area and a graduate of Lafayette High School Class of 1990. Jeff valiantly served in the US Air Force. He began working in the hearing aid field by repairing and building hearing aids. Four years later he received his License as a Hearing Instrument Specialist and has been servicing the community ever since. Jeff is determined to reach as many patients as possible and provide them with the best care and technology available. He often travels to many of the local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide services to those who cannot travel.

Mike Hoagland

Audioprosthologist

Mike joined the Audibel Family in August 1991. He is an Audioprosthologist with 20 years of experience fitting hearing instruments. He attended the University of Kentucky and proudly served in the US Navy in which he is a Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran. Mike was appointed as a Kentucky Colonel by the governor of the Commonwealth. Being appointed a Kentucky Colonel has become synonymous with strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare of others. Mike is also a member of the Hearing Aid Association of Kentucky and is currently serving his second term as Vice Chairman on Kentucky’s Licensing Board for Hearing Instruments. He served as Chairman during his first term.

Ed Hill, ACA

Audioprosthologist

Ed has been a part of the Audibel family since February 1975. He attended school at Laffette Vocational Techical School as well as the University of Kentucky. He is licensed by the Kentucky Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments and has a certificate of completion in audioprosthology. Ed was also commissioned a Kentucky Colonel and is a member of The Grand Masonic Lodge of Kentucky. He has more than 36 years of experience and is dedicated to the well being of all patients.

John Logan, BC-HIS

Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

John Logan. board certified as a Hearing Instrument Specialist, has been presented with the “International Center for Hearing Excellence Award” for demonstrating superior customer satisfaction with hearing aids and the services that Audibel Hearing Aid Centers of Morehead and Richmond offices provides for patients John is a member of the International Hearing Society and has served as a board member for the Hearing Aid Association of Kentucky (HAAK). He has a certificate of completion from the International Institute for Hearing Instrument studies in Audioprosthology and has over 15 years of experience in the hearing industry.

Lane Hait, BC-HIS

Owner, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

Lane Hait, owner and specialist, began in the hearing aid business in Lexington, KY with his father, Howard H. Hait, in 1967. In 1972 he was instrumental during the process and creation of state legislation and regulations of hearing aid licensure and became one of the first 50 in the state of Kentucky to receive a license as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. During this same year the Commonwealth of Kentucky granted him a license as a Hearing Aid Dealer in the state of Kentucky. In 1983 he became “Board Certified” as a Hearing Instrument Specialist by the NBC-HIS. Lane is also a proud member of the Hearing Aid Association of Kentucky in which he has been a standing member and proudly served as their President for one term and as a board member for 10 years. Lane also served as on the board for the Kentucky Licensing Board for Specialists in Hearing Instruments for 12 year. He is currently enrolled in the American Conference of Audioprosthology Program administered by the National Institute of Hearing Instrument Specialists.

Patient Reviews

Read a Few of Our Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5 Stars based on 701 Reviews on Google.

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office!

Very friendly and helpful

Reviewer Profile Photo Steve Keltner, on Google

Getting this set of hearing aids has been a purchase that we've never regretted. It put life back "to normal" for us as a couple. When we did try to talk, by always having to shout, it made me sound hateful, and made my husband feel old. We can "talk"...

Reviewer Profile Photo Teresa Vance, on Google

Staff and audiologists are awesome. Called on a Thursday and got me in the next day. Sent aids in and were back in a week. Tested and connected to my phone. Highly recommend.

Reviewer Profile Photo scott moeschl, on Google

Did follow up. Everyone was very nice as usual. Call them if I have any problems.

Reviewer Profile Photo Greg Walker, on Google

Very fast and professional service.

Reviewer Profile Photo Phil McConathy, on Google

Thank you John for a wonderful hearing aid experience. I have seen multiple audiologist in the last 16 years. You are the best. Would recommend you to anyone.

Reviewer Profile Photo Janet Miracle, on Google

No wait time, very honest about your needs, very professional.?Over all a good experience

Reviewer Profile Photo Sandy Wagner, on Google

Customer service is EXCELLENT! Michael listened closely to my questions & helps me adjust to the technology both at home AND at work. His expertise & ability to relate the technology to everyday life with hearing deficits is superb!

Reviewer Profile Photo Matt McMahan, on Google

Friendly staff, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, encouraging.helped fix charger. Always working for my best interests

Reviewer Profile Photo Cindy Eason, on Google

Very knowledgeable and knows products well.

Reviewer Profile Photo Gary Osborne, on Google

Very thorough and professional. Nice and friendly also.

Reviewer Profile Photo marvin combs, on Google

Great visit for my hearing aid cleaning

Reviewer Profile Photo Leslie Gifford, on Google

Friendly and caring.

Reviewer Profile Photo Thomas Van, on Google

Very nice and great service

Reviewer Profile Photo Regina Vanhooser, on Google

They are a fantastic group to work with. They are very professional, knowledgeable and personable. I couldn’t ask for a better team to take care of my hearing needs.

Reviewer Profile Photo Joan Sypolt, on Google

I set up a consultation for an exam for my wife. The audiologist was very knowledgeable and thorough and very nice. I would highly recommend Audibel for your hearing needs.

Reviewer Profile Photo James Osbourne, on Google

Thourogh attention to each step in getting acquainted with and using my new hearing aids. It doesn't get any better!

Reviewer Profile Photo Wayne Wilson, on Google

Great setvice!

Reviewer Profile Photo Vickie Allen, on Google

Very professional and friendly. Everything that was done was well explained before doing and the explanation of how the aids work was very well explained. I would not hesitate to recommend Audibel to anyone interested in better hearing.

Reviewer Profile Photo Joan Bramblett, on Google

Very helpful and professional staff. This is the place to go for hearing aids..

Reviewer Profile Photo Kathy R, on Google