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 what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office in our Google Reviews!

4.9 out of 5 Stars based on 550 Reviews on Google.

John was very professional an explained everything. The business itself was very easy to access. Front office staff was very helpful.

Reviewer Profile Photo Edna Dukes, on Google

Dr. Ed Hill was awesome. He gave me some additional knowledge about my hearing loss that was very important.

Reviewer Profile Photo Wyatt Waxler, on Google

Jeff was excellent with explaining my hearing aid to me.

Reviewer Profile Photo Bobby Carnes, on Google

Always a great experience. Its a spa day for my hearing aids.

Reviewer Profile Photo Natalie Adams, on Google

The lady Reva at check-in is really nice. Doctor was great.

Reviewer Profile Photo Regina Foster, on Google

The audiologist was knowledgeable and professional.

Reviewer Profile Photo Bob Rader, on Google

Ed is always great.

Reviewer Profile Photo cherri mcholan, on Google

The Audibel employee’s in the Richmond Kentucky office are very kind, patient, and professional. I have recommended this place to friends and will again

Reviewer Profile Photo Madonna Cain, on Google

Great experience all the way from walking in the door until walking back out. Very professional, welcoming and kind.

Reviewer Profile Photo Teresa Whicker, on Google

Hearing exam was very straight forward and the results were explained sufficiently. The discussion on the appropriate device was focused solely on one product line and did not fully explore the practical application of the blue tooth capabilities. The Vitality products require the use of accessories in order to use...

Reviewer Profile Photo R P, on Google

Excellent, John always does his best to fix his hearing aides anyway he can, we love john and reva

Reviewer Profile Photo Lisa Cain, on Google

Great staff and service

Reviewer Profile Photo Joyce Ferrie, on Google

Nice receptionist helpful. Doctor explained everything well .would suggest to anyone

Reviewer Profile Photo Andrew Carpenter, on Google

My mother had a really good first visit with the folks here. They were very patient and kind with her, and made sure she got a complete evaluation. We look forward to seeing them again!

Reviewer Profile Photo Rachel Short, on Google

Very thorough and professional. Nice and friendly also.

Reviewer Profile Photo marvin combs, on Google

John is amazing helped me so much great place wonderful people

Reviewer Profile Photo Stevie King, on Google

Only way I can hear. I have tried others that don't work.

Reviewer Profile Photo Juett Stucker, on Google

Great customer service, good to know this is available in my community.

Reviewer Profile Photo Holly Miller, on Google

Wonderful experience! Very patient with mom!

Reviewer Profile Photo Tyeis Tuel, on Google

Mr. Hill took the time to replace ear pieces, clean and replace batteries in my hearing aids Explained new hear aid technology and need to maintain hearing

Reviewer Profile Photo lapiz captin, on Google