Our Staff

Audiology and hearing aid services are provided by professional audiologists, individuals with master's and doctor's degrees in audiology (the study of hearing) who are trained to evaluate and rehabilitate people with hearing loss. State licensed, they hold Certificates of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and bring a wealth of education and experience in meeting your hearing needs.

Lisa R. Busald, MS, CCC-A, received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in audiology from Purdue University.  She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Languarge-Hearing Association.  She has over 20 years experience in the field of audiology, particularly in the fitting of hearing instruments.  Married and the mother of two sons, she spends her free time with her family and volunteering at school and church.

Diane R. Gardner, MS, CCC-A, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders and a Master of Science in Audiology.  She specializes in the testing and treatment of balance disorders and is an advocate for hearing conservation.  Diane also leads the Midwest Ear Institute's "Hear Better" classes which helps new hearing instrument wearers and their families improve their communication skills.  Married and the mother of two children, Diane enjoys yoga, reading, biking, and travel.

Marla A. Rubenstein, MS, CCC-A, graduated from Indiana University and completed her Master's studies at the Central Institute for the Deaf, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.  She has had over 20 years of experience in dispensing hearing instruments.  Married and the mother of two children, Marla enjoys spending time with family, movies, and traveling.  She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Jennifer J. Main, MA, CCC-A, received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disoders from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders, Audiology emphasis,  from the University of Minnesota.  She completed her clinical fellowship year at the prestigious League for the Hard of Hearing in New York City where she also served as a staff audiologist.  She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  Some of her specific audiological interests are hearing devices and pediatric audiology.  Recently married, she is an avid reader and enjoys running.

Maria L. Goldenburg, AuD, CCC-A, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Purdue University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Maria’s experience includes diagnostic and vestibular testing as well as dispensing  hearing instruments. She is a member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is also fluent in Russian. Married with a son, Maria enjoys bicycling, movies and travel.

Lori Ackerman attended Ball State University and has worked in health care for close to 20 years.  She is our Medical Hearing Aids receptionist and technician and assists in scheduling appointments.  She is also available to repair and provide maintenance for your hearing instruments.  Lori is married and the mother of three teenagers.