Our Staff

Steven C. Mather, O.D.

Born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Mather has practiced eye care in the greater Lafayette area since 1981. He knows this community well, and is committed to serving the people of this area with the best in current eye care practices.

Dr. Mather is a graduate of Indiana University's Chemistry program (1977) and earned his O.D. in Optometry in 1981, also from that same university. He began his solo practice in Lafayette in 1981, and in 1993 bought his current practice from Dr. Robert Mather, his uncle.

He is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association (IOA), and the American Optometric Association (AOA), and a formerTrustee for the IOA. He served on Board of Lyn Treece Boy's/Girls Club. He was a loan co-chair of American Heart Association. He is also a past president of the Tecumseh Optometric Society. Dr. Mather is married, with three children.

His interests away from the office include breeding German shorthaired pointers, involvement in 4-H, horses, cattle, and agriculture. He is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the Tippecanoe County Cattlemen's Association.

Mark G. Cutler, O.D.

Joined in 2006

A native of Whiteland Indiana, Dr. Cutler graduated from Cal State - San Bernardino before entering the Navy.

He graduated with honors from the Indiana State University School of Optometry and is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Cutler is a board certified Optometrist with a strong background in eye pathology and disease. His diverse background and interests make him an interesting person, while remaining very approachable.

In his spare time, Dr. Cutler enjoys flying aircraft, wakeboarding, scuba diving, martial arts, and pencil portraits

Jerry A. Burton, Optician Retired Spring 2006

Joined in 1965

American Board of Opticians Certification License 1968

Jerry is one of the most experienced opticians around! he will assist you in choosing eyewear, ordering, adjusting, fitting, dispensing any frames and lenses. Jerry can also help trouble shoot and frame and lenses problems you may have.

He enjoys golf, bowling, and all sports and exercise in general. Jerry is married with 2 children and 3 grand children.

Denise A. Boehle, Receptionist

Joined in 2000

Denise is the first person you'll see when making a visit to the office, and it's most often her voice on the phone you will hear. She welcomes you and makes sure all your questions are answered. Thirty years in the secretarial field have given her top-notch organizational skills that she uses to schedule and process paperwork for all the practice's patients.

She is also trained to assist with the eye exam, visual field testing, and give contact lens instruction. If you have any questions at all, Denise will always be happy to assist you.

At home Denise has three children, Nichole, Jessica, and Blake. She enjoys interacting with people, cooking, and reading. She is also fond of outdoor activities, especially water sports.

Debbie Kraner, Optician

Joined in 2004
ABO Certified

Debbie has been working in the optical field since 1989, starting with Dr. Power in Frankfort. ABO certified in 2000, she works with patients to help them choose the best frames and lenses for their needs. She makes sure they know about the newest products available, and listens to their needs so they will get the best style and fit for their lifestyle.

Debbie has three children, Corina, Kelly, and Ryan, and two grand daughters, Robyn and Riley. She enjoys shopping, travel, and target shooting in her spare time.

Nancy Donoho, Financial Manager

Joined in 2000

Nancy is the one who helps you understand your bill and insurance provisions. She makes sure the practice's patients receive the full benefits to which they are entitled by their insurance carrier, and don't pay more than is necessary for their services. She's good at it too, after 16 years experience working in the health care industry and interfacing with Medicare and insurance providers.

Nancy also does the bookkeeping for the practice, doing accounts payable and receivable as well as balancing the checkbook and following up on insurance and Medicare claims.

Kristen Oberle, Optician

Joined in 2005

Kristen was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. She graduated from West Lafayette High School. Kristen has been working for Dr. Mather for over 2 years as an Optician and received her ABO Certification in May of 2006. She is a college student studying for her bachelors degree in nursing from St. Elizabeth Nursing School.

In Kristen's free time from working, classes and homework she likes to shoot her bow and compete in competition shoots. She has three big wonderful doges Harley, Skeeter, and Shiloh.... aka "the boys" who also take a lot of her time.

Jenna Craig, Optician

Jenna was born and raised in Lafayette, where she is a graduate of Harrison High School. She just recently started her journey in the optical field in October of 2007 and has loved every minute so far.

In her spare time from working she loves cooking, bowling, relaxing at the lake, catching up with her friends, and spending time with her two "girls", a corgie named Bell and a blue heeler named Princess.

Bryan Miller, Optician

Joined in 2007

Bryan has been an Optician in the Lafayette area for eight years. He enjoys the person to person contact and helping clients see and feel their best with their eyewear. In today's world there are so many lens options and frame innovations and styles, that is is Bryan's responsibility to filter these out so the client receives exactly what they desire and need.

Bryan has been married for 4 years to Talla, and has a bulldog "baby" and a cat "bama". They love to travel. He also enjoys coaching high school basketball and baseball for First Assembly Christian Academy. He and Talla are huge fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Jennifer Satchell, Ophthalmic Technician

Jennifer moved to Lafayette 18 years ago and has been with Mather Vision Group since August 2007. She has been married to her husband Paul for 13 years and has 3 children.

Jennifer has a passion for her friends and family. She has 2 dogs Martini, her 3 lb. Chihuahua, and Quinn an American Eskimo. Her hobbies include acting, cooking and she loves music.

Stacey Wilson, Patient Coordinator

Stacey has lived in Rossville for the last 36 years. She is married to Mark and has 2 children Sydney and Elijah. She has been with Mather Vision Group since November 2006.

Stacey's hobbies include travel, reading, and boating with her family.