ADVANCED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology
Dr. Brandi Pettis completed her undergraduate studies at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders and a minor in Psychology. She completed her Doctor of Audiology degree at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Dr. Pettis served as Director of Audiology at South Carolina Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic in Columbia, South Carolina and then at Southern Otologic Clinic in Augusta, Georgia. In 2012, she relocated back to the St. Louis area.
Dr. Pettis is passionate about helping individuals with hearing impairment. She has been helping people improve their lives with better hearing for over 10 years. Her special interests include aural rehabilitation, advanced amplification technology, and tinnitus management.
Dr. Pettis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a member of the Missouri Academy of Audiology, and a Certified Fellow of the Tinnitus Practitioners Association. Dr. Pettis also holds her Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. She is currently a Licensed Audiologist in Missouri.
Dr. Kelly Knighten is a native of St. Louis. She graduated from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale with a degree in Communication Disorders. She earned her Master's in Audiology from the University of Texas- Dallas, and her Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University.
She has been an audiologist since 1998. She has worked in ear, nose, and throat physician's offices doing hearing and balance diagnostic testing and hearing aid fittings. She has worked at a private hearing aid dispensing practice fitting hearing aids on adults. Her most recent experience has been as technical support for a major hearing aid manufacturer. While in this position, she was able to help with dozens of hearing instrument fittings and follow-ups every week while assisting hearing healthcare professionals across the country. She's excited to bring this depth of experience with fitting hearing aids on adults to serve the patients of Advanced Audiology Associates!
Job Titles:
- Bookkeeper and Billing Specialist
A recent retiree of the U.S. Postal Service, Jean has over 30 years of customer service experience. She has also worked as a medical transcriptionist and legal secretary.
Marie has over 20 years of customer service experience, including 2 years working at Delmar Gardens. Marie has been married to her amazing husband for 3 years and they have 5 beautiful kids together.