Background and Experience

Education

  • University Heights Academy - Class of 1986

  • University of Kentucky - Pre-Optometry Major

  • Indiana University - Bachelor of Science in Optometry

  • Indiana University - Doctor of Optometry

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - Residency in Ocular Disease

Professional Career and Accomplishments

  • Owner and operator of Heltsley Eye Care for over 25 years

  • KY Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year (1997)

  • KY Optometric Association Award of Merit (2011)

  • KY Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year (2014, 2018)

  • KY Optometric Association President’s Award (2009, 2013)

  • American Optometric Association President’s Award (2022)

  • American Optometric Association Keyperson of the Year (2007)

  • KY Optometric Association President (2007-2008)

  • KY Optometric Association Legislative Chair (2016-2022)

Community Involvement

  • Christian County Board of Health (2015-Present)

  • Christian County Board of Health, Chair (2019-2021)

  • Hopkinsville High School Site Based Council (2014-2017)

  • First United Methodist Church Administrative Board

  • First United Methodist Church Finance Committee

  • First United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Committee