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Optometrist Ken Dodge
Optometrist Ken Dodge and his wife, Heike, are the owners of Pierz Eyecare and Falls Optical at Northern Eye Center. Dr. Dodge has been providing excellent eye care services to the residents of Morrison County since 2001.
The husband and wife duo opened Falls Optical in Little Falls in 2011 and Pierz Eyecare in 2012, with a singular goal of providing the best quality eye care and most affordable eyewear around.
Born and raised in Cold Spring, MN, Dr. Dodge got his education from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. He and two of his siblings are optometrists, and they all love being there to help people see better. Dr. Dodge is patient, thorough, and dedicated to his community. He is also a major in the MN Air National Guard.

Heike Dodge
Heike has worked as an optician and optical manager on and off since 1997. It was while managing an optical in Bemidji that she and Ken met.
A native of Minnesota Lake, MN, Heike graduated from Mankato State University with a background in public relations and marketing. Together with Ken, she lives on a hobby farm near Freedhem where they are raising their three children, Gunther, Hayden, and Nordica.

Heather Okerman
Heather joined the team in 2016. Her healthcare and customer service background is apparent in her attention to patients. As a Little Falls native with roots in Tennessee, Heather's bright smile and charm make her a pleasure to work with. She and her husband, Eric, live on an acreage near Little Falls with their children, Cassidy and Skylar.

Kirsten Drew
Kirsten Drew joined the team in 2020. She is a Cushing native with extensive experience in medical billing and human resources. Kirsten's no-nonsense approach and tenacious attitude give her an advantage in the medical billing department. Kirsten and her husband, Eric, recently returned to Morrison County to enjoy rural life near family and friends.

Kellie Sebastian
Kellie joined the team in 2021. She is a native of Browerville and returned to the area after living abroad. Kellie has experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities, as well as healthcare administration. Patients enjoy her calm, patient nature and helpfulness as she tackles any challenge. She has three children, Sklyer, Aria and Liam.
Racheal Steffl
Racheal joined the team in 2022. She is a native of Luverne, MN, has extensive retail experience and has worked in eyecare since 2015. Racheal is an old soul that truly cares for the patients we serve. She and her husband Adam moved to Little Falls in 2019 with their dogs Briar and Tillie. They enjoy traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
