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Carmen Walker
Originally from Chambersburg, PA, Carmen entered the optical field while still in high school, working for family friends at Chambersburg Optical. After marrying and relocating to the Harrisburg area, she gained experience managing larger optical dispensaries and became skilled in the trade of Lab Technician, which is the actual fabrication of eyeglasses. She is also certified by the American Board of Opticianry.
After having her two children, Carmen decided to start a wholesale laboratory in the basement of her home. During this time, she manufactured eyeglasses for retail sale and dispensed safety glasses to local businesses. Becoming aware through family and friends of the need for a friendly, personalized service optical shop in central PA, she opened Hampden Optical in 1996.
14 years and four locations later, Carmen operates central PA’s most chic optical boutique, inspired and designed by Tura frame rep, Brian Stewart. The inviting and warm friendly atmosphere, along with great camaraderie among staff, will make your visit most enjoyable. Carmen invites you to stop in and experience how selecting eyewear should be-relaxing and just plain fun! |
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Dr. Anne Mayer
Dr. Anne Mayer was born and raised in Charleroi, PA, which is in southwestern Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. From 1982 to 1985, she did her undergraduate studies at Washington and Jefferson College, majoring in Biology/Pre-Optometry 3-4 Program. Her Graduate Studies were completed at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1985 through 1989.
She received Clinical Honors during her internships in 1989 at: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, Dale DeConcilus, O.D. Canonsburg, PA and Joseph Udavari, O.D. Coraopolis, PA. Her specialties of practice are: general optometry, contact lenses, co-manages cataract follow-up and LASIK follow-up with local surgeons.
Dr. Mayer resides in Mechanicsburg with her two children: Marrisa and Christopher. She enjoys spending time with her children and working out at the Momentum Fitness Center in her spare time. |
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Rosemary Cummings Keel
Rose has been an optician for over 30 years. She is ABO Certified and began learning the optical trade while working with her father, Gayle Cummings, owner of Cummings Dispensing Opticians. They had two offices; one on Second Street in Harrisburg and the other in the office of V. Eugene Kilmore, Jr., MD, in Mechanicsburg.
Rose lives in Mechanicsburg with her husband, Steve, and her wonderful children; Patrick and Brie, and Brie’s husband, Blaine. She enjoys playing with her grandson, Colin, painting, reading and scrapbooking.
Always a friendly and caring person, Rose brings to Hampden Optical the experience and knowledge needed to fit even the most intricate prescription. She looks forward to meeting you, and helping you “Accessor-Eyez” your eyes! |
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Jennifer Whittington
Jen, Carmen’s daughter, has been an integral part of Hampden Optical since 2004. She holds a bachelor's degree in Management from Penn State University and is currently our Office Manager. Jen has gained a wealth of experience since joining our staff and has become well versed in optical knowledge. Her strong sense of fashion enables her to assist both men and women in selecting frames that suit their face shapes, as well as their personalities. Jen is also the buyer of our ever-growing selection of unique eyewear.
In her spare time, Jen enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, shopping, golfing, going to Penn State football games and is a Volkswagen enthusiast. |
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Mary Ellen Luchetti
Mary Ellen joined the Hampden Optical staff in 2003 as our receptionist. She will most likely be the first friendly face to greet you, or the first pleasant voice you hear on the phone.
Mary Ellen is a graduate of Bloomsburg University. She and her husband, John, reside in Mechanicsburg and have three wonderful sons; Tim, Nick and Jeffrey. Tim attends Columbia Medical School, Nick is a business major at Virginia Tech and Jeff attends Cumberland Valley High School.
In her spare time, Mary Ellen enjoys shopping, photography, watching football and loves to travel. |
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