AUDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Audiology Associates welcomed Alexandria "Alex" Hall as the Patient Care Coordinator in January 2022. She graduated Johnson Central High School in 2015 where she enjoyed playing tennis. She married her sweet husband Hunter in July of 2017. They bought their first house in Richmond, where Alex thoroughly enjoys making it a home. She loves spoiling her two dogs, a sassy Shih Tzu and a Great Dane puppy. Alex has a goal of attaining her license as a hearing instrument specialist. In her spare time, Alex enjoys cozying up on the couch for quality time with her tv.
Anne Blauser joined the Audiology Associates team in 2021 as a temporary Patient Care Coordinator, and has now transitioned to be the Outreach Representative. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in 2004. Anne married her college sweetheart Brent in August of 2005 and they welcomed a daughter, Audrey, in June of 2009 and a son, Zane, in December of 2013. They moved to Versailles from the Lone Star State in April 2019. In her free time, Anne enjoys a good cup of coffee, reading, playing guitar and ukulele, singing, and is involved with her church's marriage ministry and global impact team.
Dr. Manning has completed undergraduate studies at Illinois State University and his Doctor of Audiology degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is licensed by the State of Kentucky as an Audiologist and as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Dr. Manning has served as guest lecturer and mentor at many state and national organizations over the past 15 years. He has served as President of the national Academy of Dispensing Audiologists. He is the 1993 recipient of the Wernick Award, the highest award given by the Academy for outstanding contributions to education in the profession of Audiology. Dr. Manning also received the Audiology Appreciation Award, a prestigious national award given in recognition of outstanding service to the profession of Audiology. Additionally, Dr. Manning served three years on the Board for Licensing Hearing Instruments Specialists in the State of Kentucky and served his final year as Chairman of the Board.
Dr. Manning was recognized as the 2010 recipient for the Excellence in Audiology award by the Kentucky Academy of Audiology.
Dr. Manning and his wife of 32 years have 4 children. He and his family are members of Centenary United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Job Titles:
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
Jacob graduated from Lafayette High School in 2003 and was a member of the 2001 state championship basketball team. Jacob joined our practice in 2006. He completed his internship and is now a fully licensed hearing instrument specialist, regularly attending state and national training seminars to keep abreast of the advancements in digital and implantable hearing aids and assistive devices. Jacob specializes in selection, fitting, orientation, and follow-up care for patients. Jacob married his beautiful bride, Amber, in August 2011, and they welcomed their first child, Henry, in March 2014 followed by Josi in October 2017. They also have two dogs that keep their lives interesting. While not in the office, Jacob can be found playing with old cars or at the family farm.