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 626 Reviews on Google.

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

Great experience. Time was taken to give me full attention, and all my questions were answered. Very kind and professional.

Reviewer Profile Photo Ashley Spears, on Google

Very helpful and friendly

Reviewer Profile Photo Patty Dawson, 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

Excellent, the exam answered all my hearing issues. I felt very comfortable with the audiologist and his ability to explain what was my issues.

Reviewer Profile Photo Ricca Baker, on Google

Very informative & professional… Highly recommend!!

Reviewer Profile Photo David Waits, on Google

Very professional

Reviewer Profile Photo Roxanne Chandler, on Google

Great service. Alot better hearing aids even though alot more expensive than the ones I did have but will be worth it in the long run.

Reviewer Profile Photo Mike McGeorge, on Google

Good visit with Ed Hill. He was very busy handling everything himself in an efficient manner.

Reviewer Profile Photo Donna Perkins, on Google

Had a very good visit today with Mr. Hill. Very patient. Thank you Have a good day

Reviewer Profile Photo BennyShelly Witt, on Google

I walked into the office and the experience was amazing.

Reviewer Profile Photo Norma Barnett, on Google

Had a good experience with Audibel and the staff was very nice.

Reviewer Profile Photo Lewis, on Google

Very informative and courteous.

Reviewer Profile Photo Sharon Vires, on Google

Pleasant, very truthful about there product, and fair priced, quick and very through. I definitely recommend audible for your hearing needs.

Reviewer Profile Photo Walter Wood, on Google

Hands down feel like I fold right place for my new ears friendly nice people n know there stuff on hearing aids can't want to get my new hearing aids

Reviewer Profile Photo Mark Lavoie, on Google

Audible Hearing Aid Center Somerset is a very pleasant place to go. John and Barbara are very nice people. No pressure at all. John was honest with me and said yes I have some hearing loss but it is not bad enough for hearing aids. He said he would not...

Reviewer Profile Photo Michael Meiller, on Google

Audible hearing is a great place to go if you are having a hard time hearing. John will set you right up with the best hearing aids for you. They are friendly people. The secretary Barbara she is exceptional . She is the sweetest. Go see Audible hearing for all...

Reviewer Profile Photo Theresa Smiley, on Google