Our Practice
Dr. Nate Oglesbee
Dr. Oglesbee is a 1978 graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry. He has served as a clinical examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and strives to maintain and constantly update his skills. His other interests include an active involvement in church and community. He likes to sail and flower garden. He began running in the last three years and recently completed (survived) his first marathon. He and his wife, Pam, enjoy traveling and playing with their three grandchildren. Dr. Oglesbee is a member of the American Optometric Association and Kiwanis. He speaks Spanish (if you don't go too quickly).
Pam Oglesbee, Office Manager
Pam is married to Dr. Oglesbee and has been for over 30 years. In addition to ensuring that the office runs smoothly, Pam has developed special expertise in the areas of frame styling and selection. She is especially gifted in finding a frame that is well suited for a difficult-to-fit patient. In addition, she is very knowledgeable about the area of insurance. It is her desire to make every patient feel special and understand how important they are. Her other interests include singing in the church choir, traveling and visiting with her two sons and enjoying her yorkie, Sassi. Rob the oldest son is an electrical engineer working for the Chemistry Department at Purdue University. He and his wife, Anne, live in West Lafayette. Eric the youngest son is a professor of Linguistics on staff at Bethel College. He and his wife LisaJoy live in South Bend, IN.
Robin Walter, Insurance Specialist, Technician
Robin and her husband Christopher moved to Nappanee over ten years ago from Valparaiso, Indiana. Christopher is an attorney in town and they have two daughters, Kennedy and Paige. Robin is an Indiana University graduate with a BA degree in economics and psychology. She enjoys running, working out, and playing with her kids and dog.
Rhonda Hochstedler, Technician
Rhonda is originally from Ohio, but stayed in this area after graduating from Goshen College with a BA degree in Social Work. She and her husband, Doug, live on a farm between Nappanee and Wakarusa. They have two children, Kristen and Derek. She spends a lot of time gardening, reading, scrapbooking, and working with the youth at church.
Pam Gerber, Technician
Pam has been with our office as a pre-test technician since 2003. Her husband, Louis and she have been married for almost thirty years and have two married daughters. In addition, she has the privilege of becoming a grandma! Their son is working hard in the pre-med program at Indiana Wesleyan. Pam's family, friends, and church take up a lot of time. At church she really enjoys singing in the choir and serving in women's ministries. In her free time she enjoys spending time on the lake, cooking, having friends over, and scrapbooking.
Carol Thomas, Technician
My name is Carol Thomas. I live southwest of Nappanee, Indiana. My husband, Bryan is a farmer and electrician. I have worked outside the home for 20 years. I have two married daughters, Marti and Victoria, and a l year old granddaughter. In my spare time I love to be outside. I like to read and I enjoy being in the kitchen, cooking and baking.
Ronda Stump, Receptionist
Ronda and her husband Mark have been married for over twenty-seven years. They have two daughters,a son, two (“wonderful!â€) grandchildren, with another on the way. Ronda is an active member of First Brethren Church in Nappanee, serving on the Outreach committee as well as having a passion for mission trips to minister to others in need. With a goal of serving the Lord “so He can shine through meâ€, she follows the rule of “God first, Family second, Career third.â€