OUR STAFF

David M. Everitt, Sr., M.C.D., CCC-A
Dispensing Audiologist

David received his Masters Degree in Communicative Disorders from Brigham Young University in 1981 and has over 25 years of experience in hearing health care. He is an active member of the International Hearing Society, the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists. As a trained clinical audiologist, David is proficient in all aspects of hearing health care through diagnostic evaluations, aural rehabilitation and patient/family counseling. He moved his family to Memphis from Ohio in 2003 to accept a position with the Shea Hearing Aid Center and has never looked back. He maintains working with Dr. John Shea, Jr. has been the greatest experience of his vast career. "Every day is a learning opportunity and no challenge is too great with the wonderful group of physicians and staff at the Shea Ear Clinic and Shea Hearing Aid Center."

Melissa J. Blakeman, H.I.S.
Hearing Instrument Specialist

Melissa Blakeman is a Hearing Instrument Specialists licensed by the state of Tennessee. She has over 10 years of hands-on experience helping thousands of patients along their journey to better hearing. Melissa joined the Shea Hearing Aid Center in 2004, bringing her passionate commitment to quality hearing care. She finds it extremely rewarding to see the smiles she puts on her patients and the bigger smiles she puts on her patient's families. Melissa believes a hearing loss is much more noticeable than a hearing aid. She is committed to guiding her patients along their road to better hearing starting with their initial evaluation, and continuing throughout their personalized rehabilitation process. Melissa's favorite quote is by John Marshall… "Listening well is as powerful means of communication and influence, as to talk well." Better hearing certainly leads to a better quality of life.

Aaron D. Bilovecky, M.A., CCC-A
Dispensing Audiologist

Aaron Bilovecky received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Audiology from The Ohio State University, having graduated with honors. Aaron has over 10 years experience performing diagnostic testing and fitting advanced hearing amplification. He is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and has received his Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology. Aaron enjoys researching different types of balance disorders, electrophysiological measures in testing, and advanced digital amplification. He joined the Shea Ear Clinic and Shea Hearing Aid Center in 2008. Aaron relocated from Florida to lead the clinic's Audiology Department and his solid experience in patient hearing care has earned Aaron high praises from the Shea Ear Clinic physicians. His favorite quote is from an unknown author — "Dare to dream... Care to achieve."

KK Gross

Audiology Technician

K. K. joined the Shea Hearing Aid Center team in 2007 bringing with her an extensive background in training and customer service. She embraced the vast resources of the Shea Ear Clinic to enhance the patient journey for all who have the desire to not only hear, but to communicate. Her passion for educating and counseling has helped many achieve the full benefit of their hearing instruments. She believes that listening to the needs of the patient is critical to helping them with their ability to listen. Her favorite quote is by Helen Keller..."Blindness separates us from things but deafness separates us from people."