Our Professional Staff

Casey started at Brown Hearing Centers while still in high school and worked with us through his time in college. Upon earning his Bachelors of Science in Biology, he began working full-time as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Casey is based in our Beaumont, Texas office where he is committed to serving patient needs in Southeast Texas.

Son of our Founders, Dave Brown grew up in the business. As a teenager, he began working for the company in an official capacity as an assistant to several departments including the print shop, laboratory, and patient care. Dave earned a Bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University as well as a Biblical Studies certification from Victory Bible Institute.

For over 20 years, Eddie Toohey has proudly served patients across Texas as a Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist with Brown Hearing Centers. Eddie’s journey in hearing healthcare began in 2003, inspired by his family’s legacy in the field.

Mr. Toohey has dedicated his career to the hearing needs of Texas and Louisiana. In 1986, he began working as a Hearing Instrument Specialist for Brown Hearing Centers. As President of Operations, he is based at our corporate headquarters in Orange, Texas. Mr. Toohey is a member of the Texas Hearing Aid Association, Louisiana Society of Hearing Aid Specialists, Rotary International, and the International Hearing Society.

Mr. Bland services patients in Louisiana and has been a dedicated hearing professional for Brown Hearing Centers since 1997. He is a member of the Louisiana Society of Hearing Aid Specialists.

Karlene, daughter of our founder, grew up in the family business and began working for us as a high school student and maintained her employment with the company during her time at college. She has been a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist since 1983. Karlene currently serves as our Vice President as well as the Practice Administrator at our corporate headquarters. She is a long-time member of the Texas Hearing Aid Association.

Mr. Toohey, grandson of our founder, began working in the family business in 2006. After graduating from Lamar University in 2011, he began his career as a hearing instrument specialist. Matthew is a member of the Texas Hearing Aid Association, as well as the International Hearing Society.

Philip Fuentes, the southernmost member of our Central Texas team, brings over a decade of experience to the Greater San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Spencer remains a valued member of our team, now bringing his expertise and dedication to Southeast Texas. Based in our Nederland and Kirbyville offices, he is perfectly positioned to serve clients across the East Texas region.

Maribel, a Hearing Instrument Technician in Central Texas, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Brown Hearing Centers. Relocating to the Austin area from Longview, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Master’s in Communication Science and Disorders.

Nick, a dedicated Hearing Instrument Specialist based in Victoria, Texas, holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration.

Kolton R. Sorensen, a native of St. George, Utah, graduated from Dixie State University in 2017. In 2019, he relocated to Austin, Texas, to advance his career in Surgical Technologies.