Doctors and Staff

Timothy D. Fries, O.D.
In his free time Dr. Fries enjoys traveling, watching Ohio State Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds, playing golf and listening to music. His favorite place to travel is Ireland and his favorite band is U2. He and his wife, Cheryl also enjoy spending time with their two children, Phoebe and Deacon.

Kayli Davis, O.D.
Dr. Kayli completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2019 from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Kayli graduated from optometry school with honors and as a 4-year member of the Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Optometric Honor Society. During her time at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Dr. Kayli served as a secretary for the OSU chapter of the BSK honor society. She was also a member of several student organizations such as the Contact Lens Advancement Society, Private Practice Club, and Epsilon Psi Epsilon Optometric Fraternity. Dr. Kayli is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
In her free time, Dr. Kayli enjoys watching football, especially the Buckeyes, watching movies, reading James Patterson novels, and skiing. She also loves spending time with her family’s 3 golden retrievers, Gracie, Bentley, and Harley.

Joseph D. Culp, O.D.
Dr. Culp completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2016. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2020. During his time there he was a member of Private Practice Club, Ocular Disease Club, and Sports Vision Club. Throughout his clinical training he rotated through the Columbus Veterans Affairs Hospital, The Ohio State School for the Blind, and several community healthcare clinics focused on treatment and management of ocular disease and co-managing ocular refractive and cataract surgeries. Dr. Culp is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
In his free time, Dr. Culp enjoys hiking, traveling, playing guitar, rooting on The Ohio State Buckeyes and Columbus Blue Jackets, and spending time his family and his wife, Mary.

Sarah Baxter
Office Manager
Sarah has 24 years of optical experience. Her experience ranges from front desk to business management. She started with Optique Family Vision Care in May, 2020 and plans on staying until retirement. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick and two grandchildren, Kylie (Buggy) and Zack (Bud) at their quiet country home.

Melissa K. Adams, ABOC, NCLE
General Manager, Licensed Optician
Melissa, better known as Missi, has 30 years of optical experience. She has been our general manager here at Optique Family Vision Care for the past 14 years. She is licensed in both spectacles and contact lenses. Missi loves every aspect of optical. She will help you find your perfect frame, fit you with your first pair of contact lenses or make your glasses in our in-house lab. No matter what she’s working on, building relationships that last will always be her goal. Missi enjoys spending time with her husband Brent, 5 children & 9 grandchildren

Kendra Herald
Business Manager
Kendra has 14 years of optical experience. She joined Optique Family Vision Care in 2007. She became adept at using her organizational skills to work in all areas of the office. She became our Business Manager in 2017 and received her Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate in 2020. Away from the office, Kendra and her husband Joe enjoy camping and watching baseball with their two sons, Gavin and Liam.

Sarah Hardbarger
Apprentice Optician
Sarah has 7 years of optical experience and started here at Optique Family Vision Care in April of 2017. Sarah takes great pride in helping you choose the perfect pair of eyeglasses. She works very closely with our labs to make sure your orders are precise. Sarah and her husband Andy are the proud parents of their two young children, Colt and Cailee, two dogs and several chickens.

Laura Lawrence, CPOA, NCLE
Lead Technician
Laura joined Optique Family Vision Care in May of 2017. She is in charge of pretesting and medical reports. When Laura isn’t pretesting she can be found in the lab making your glasses or in the exam room fitting contact lenses. Away from the office she enjoys hiking, fishing, camping and playing euchre.

Denise Johnson
Front Desk Coordinator
Denise joined Optique Family Vision Care in May, 2020. She came to us with 12 years of optical experience from front dest to assistant management in insurance and billing. Away from the office, Denise can be found crafting, camping, and spending time with her husband Jon, 3 children, Danielle, Kelsie and Nick, and one granddaughter Addison

Pamela Jones
Optometric Technician
Pam Joined Optique Family Vision Care in October, 2019. She has 24 years of optical experience. Pam’s experience covers everything from being a licensed optician, to billing insurances, to her current position here as our pretester. Away from the office, Pam enjoys bible study, walking and being with friends and family

Shawnasie Turner
Front Desk Coordinator
Shawnasie joined Optique Family Vision Care in May of 2020. She is usually busy at the front desk answering calls, making appointments and verifying insurances. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Skyler and son Grayson.