Born in Bangor, Maine, Leanne moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida when she was 12 and considers herself a Florida native after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida in 1988.

As the teenage daughter of parents who were Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialists, she spent a great amount of time in the office observing, firsthand, the incredible impact professional hearing care had on patient’s lives. It was almost preordained that she would follow in their footsteps!

As a busy practice owner, Leanne sees patients every day for initial consultations, hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, and ongoing follow-up care.

As their chief advocate and cheerleader, Leanne is dedicated to reconnecting her patients with the people and activities they love most. She also cherishes the opportunity to hear her patients’ own incredible life experiences.

Since her gubernatorial appointment in 2004, Leanne has served as Chairperson of the Florida Department of Health’s Board of Hearing Aid Specialists. As an industry educator, Leanne has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Japan.

Leanne’s impressive list of professional affiliations includes longstanding membership in the International Hearing Society where she currently serves as their President-Elect. As a longstanding member of the Florida Hearing Society, she served in various executive Board positions as Secretary and President-Elect before her gubernatorial appointment in 2004.

Outside of work, Leanne loves spending time with her family (especially her young grandson, Lucas!), playing the flute, and traveling with her husband, Alan.