Dr. Alyssa Snyder

Optometrist/Owner

Dr Alyssa Snyder graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in May 2010. She lives in Marshall with her husband Andrew, and 3 children --- Jayden(8) Jake(6), and baby Quinn. Alyssa grew up on a farm in Coon Creek township (near Russell) with her parents (Tom and Darlene Neyens), and two sisters (Jessica Wooge and Samantha Dressen). She has a passion for optometry, her patients, her family, water skiing, biking, and walking.

Suzanne Goebel

Office Manager

Suzanne grew up in Nekoosa, a small town in Central Wisconsin. She later moved to Ashland, WI to attend WITC where she received her degree in Accounting. After receiving her degree she worked as a Sales Office Manager for a paper converting company for over 17 years. She now lives in Cottonwood on a hobby farm with her husband Tony. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, and step-sons Lane & Clancy. In her free time she enjoys running, bow hunting, fishing, and riding their horses.

Danette Knutson

Patient Coordinator

Danette grew up on a farm southwest of Sanborn and was raised by her parents, Jerry and Margie Wellner. She spent over 17 years working at Greenwood Nursery and then moved into a position at Avera as a patient service representative. Danette now lives in Marshall, and serves as the face you see when you walk in our doors. Danette enjoys gaming, hunting, and spending time with her children and dogs.

Chris Cordes

Optician

Chris grew up in Springfield Minnesota. Chris spent time in the Navy as a hospital corpsman. During that time he gained experience in the medical field. He has over 30 years experience in the optical business. When not at work he enjoys time with Dealyn Rose and her 2 children, and their Goldendoodles. He can be found camping at Garvin Park.

Kylie Hanson

Optician

Kylie grew up in Faribault, Minnesota with her parents (Scott and Jeanine Hanson) and brother (Kollin Hanson). She now lives in Cottonwood, Minnesota and is currently attending Southwest Minnesota State University as an online student. She is majoring in business management with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a minor in marketing. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, lake activities and traveling.

Jazlyn Lenort

Optometric Assistant

Jazzy is our Doctor's Assistant. She grew up in the Mankato area and moved to Marshall when she was in middle school. Jazzy has been in the healthcare field since she Graduated from Minnesota West Community and Technical college in 2016. She loves to share a smile and brighten patients' day in and out of the office. When she is not working, she spends time with her three dogs - Khloi, Kyrah and Kozi. She enjoys road trips, traveling, shopping, playing guitar and ukulele, being involved in her church and spending time with friends and family.

Kara Staufacker

Optometric Assistant

Kara grew up in Marshall and graduated from SMSU with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After graduating she worked for Preferred Health for over 16 years as a chiropractic assistant team leader. She comes from a big family as she is 1 out of 6 kids so she is never afraid to help and work hard. She lives in Marshall with her husband, Mark who she has known since high school, her 13-year-old twins Jack and Ava, and 7-year-old daughter Mia. She enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling, shopping, and walking her dog, Mack.