Employee of the Decade!

If you have been in to the clinic then you know who this is! Loni started working at Camas Prairie Eye Clinic in December of '08. She started as front desk, just filling in. Eventually she moved to full time where she took on more responsibilities.

Often times you would see Loni working with a baby on her lap while also helping patients. This was not a rare thing to see at the eye clinic as there were seven babies who grew up at the clinic until they were old enough for school (Loni's 4 boys and Dr. Lane's 3 children)

There was one time that Loni specifically remembers watching Ava (Dr. Lane's daughter, pictured in the walker) when Dr. Lane had to go to the clinic to take care of a red eye. Ava had the first of many BAD diapers and the only solution to the cleanup was bath! 😂

Fast-forward 12 years and Loni is now working as the optician and biller. If you need help ordering glasses, questions about your insurance, billing, or just want a friendly person to help with any of your needs, Loni has you covered! She never fails to put a smile on your face and you will leave feeling fully taken care of.

The thing she enjoys most about her job is the interactions and relationships that she has with the patients. Some patients to this day still remember seeing the kids in the clinic and ask how they are.

Loni spends most of her time outside of work with her four boys and her husband Rick. They enjoy doing things outdoors like four wheeling, jeeping, and cutting fire wood.

"Loni is a great worker and faster at learning her job than anyone I have ever met to this day. She is wise and a great mom!" -Sheri, best friend and long time co-worker

"I have enjoyed working with Loni the last, holy smokes 12 years! She works hard and takes care of all the behind the scenes details that only someone who pays attention to such fine detail can do! Most importantly, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the good times we have had working together!" - Dr. Jill Lane