Meet the Team
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Dr. Danielle Ries
Dr. Danielle Ries is a native of Algona, Iowa. As an undergraduate she attended University of Iowa and earned a degree in Integrative Physiology. She pursued her dream of becoming an optometrist by obtaining her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Indiana University in 2010. Upon graduation Dr. Ries filled in around the Spencer area before learning about an opening for an optometrist in Spirit Lake. After three years of practicing there and getting to know the community, she is excited to welcome you to her very own practice in Milford! Please stop in for some coffee, hot chocolate, or just to say hi. Dr. Ries is passionate about all her patients' needs and strives to help them obtain their best eye health and vision through tailoring the exam to each individual.
Dr. Ries is a member of the American Optometric Association, Iowa Optometric Association, and Gold Key Honor Society. In addition, she is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Spencer.
Outside of her practice Dr. Ries enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, and three daughters, Madison, Ava, and Allison. She also enjoys biking, reading, and the Hawkeyes.
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Kelsey Bashore
Kelsey joined the Ries Eyecare team in August 2017 as the Office Manager. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned her Bachelor's Degreee in Business Management with an emphasis in Business Administration. Kelsey has a background in the business field since she was able to start working as a young teen. She is enjoying learning the medical side of business with the Ries Eyecare team and is excited to see what it brings.
Kelsey moved to the Lakes Area in July of 2015 from Southeast Iowa. In her spare time Kelsey spends a lot of time on the lakes with her husband and daughter, loves being outdoors and stays active throughout the year. -
Ashley Fargen
Ashley is originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has over 8 years experience in the eye-care and management field. She is excited to learn the clinical side of the eye.
When Ashley isn't working you can find her hunting for treasures at local antique shops, collecting sunglasses and enjoying the great outdoors. -
Crystal Morgan
Crystal joined the Ries Eyecare team in May 2021 as the Front Office Coordinator. Crystal has over 5 years of experience in managaement and loves working with the community.
Crystal is orginally from Las Vegas, NV and currently resides in the lakes area. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her little brother and traveling the US. -
Callie Herke
Callie joined the Ries Eyecare team in September in 2021 as a Medical Scribe. She attended the University of University of Iowa and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Health and Human Science. Callie has 6 years of healthcare and customer service experience. She is excited to learn a new and different aspect of the healthcare field.
Callie is originally from Graettinger, Iowa and currently resides in Milford with her boyfriend, Logan. In her spare time Callie enjoys spending time with her two rescue Pitbull's Dany & Eden, working out with her boyfriend, and spending time with family.