Melissa

Co-Owner & Certified Optician

If you ask my brother, I was destined to be in optical… You see, when I was a toddler, I threw a glass ashtray at him and “almost made him blind.” He was fine! But he still loves retelling this story, claiming responsibility for my career!

I started at a local optometrist’s office right out of high school (KMHS Class of 2002)—started, meaning I answered phones and did paperwork. My curiosity got the best of me, and it was game over! I did pre-testing, contact lens classes, and so began my obsession with eyewear! After about 5 years, I moved on to a local ophthalmology practice. For the next 6 years, I learned even more about the amazing eye and was encouraged to become American Board of Opticianry Certified. After a while, I just wanted more!! In 2013, I found a home at Eye Candy! Now co-owning this fantastic, beautiful boutique is an amazing, rewarding experience. I smile every day and can’t wait to see what the future holds! 

When I’m not helping you become obsessed with eyewear, I love laughing and spending time with my husband Brian and my two wonderfully unique kids, Fred and Elinor. I enjoy baking, playing golf and volleyball, and snuggling with my pup Roger! 

I look forward to building relationships with each of our unique clients and establishing the trust needed to fit them with the perfect pair (or two) of glasses! Let me help you create a one-of-a-kind look. Be you, be Eye Candy!