MISSION STATEMENT

Our purpose at Dr's. Price & Shepler, Family Eye Care is to provide the best possible eye care and the highest quality eyewear services to the patients who entrust their visual welfare to us.


We provide those services in a friendly and pleasant manner that makes our patients feel both valued as individuals and appreciated for the business they give us. We always try to exceed our patient's expectations.

Dr. Herb Price

Dr. Herb Price | Optometrist

Dr. Price graduated from Indiana University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1971.

He then started his Family Eye Care practice in Logansport, Indiana. Dr. Price evaluates and treats all types of vision problems and eye health conditions. His special interest is in sports vision for athletes. He was on the National Sports Festival Olympic Vision Testing Team, Director of Vision Services for the Pan American Games. Dr. Price was honored with the Meritorious Service Award by the Indiana Optometric Association. 20/20 Magazine recognized Dr. Price as one of the top 30 Optometrist in the United States. In 2003, he was named Optometrist of the Year in Cass County.

Dr. Price is a member the Indiana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He has lectured on the subject of Sports Vision and Optometric Practices Management throughout the United States.

Dr. Price is a member of the Logansport Rotary Club, Cass County Chamber of Commerce, Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and the IU Alumni Association. He is a Past President of the IU School of Optometry Alumni Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation. He is a Past President of the Cass County Community Foundation. Dr. Price was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce in 2013 as the “Business Man of the Year”.

His wife, Patti, has been in the optical industry for over 30 years. They have a son, David, who owns Priceless Banners in Logansport and a daughter, Monica, who is an Optometrist with an office in Greenfield. They also have four grandchildren. Dr. Price’s hobbies are golf, boating, playing cards, IU athletics and Colts football.

Dr. Kathy Shepler

Dr. Kathy Shepler | Optometrist

Dr. Shepler graduated from Logansport High School in 1981. She received a Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction in 1986 from Indiana University and Doctor of Optometry degree with High Honors in 1988 from the Indiana University School of Optometry.

Dr. Shepler completed a one year residency program at the West Side VA Hospital and Hines Blind Center in Chicago which provided advanced training in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases. Dr. Shepler joined Dr. Price’s practice in 1989. She was also an associate clinical instructor at the Indiana University Indianapolis Eye Clinic from 1989-1993 where she supervised the training of students.

Dr. Shepler is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association, American Optometric Association and Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Shepler is a member of the Cass County Chamber of Commerce, Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, Indiana University Alumni Association and former president of the Cass County United Way Board. She is a past chairperson of Logansport Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and is an active member of All Saints Parish. She was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce as the 2008 “Business Woman of the Year”.

Her husband, Dave, is owner of Shepler Construction Company, Inc. They have three daughters, Allison, Christine and Natalie. Dr. Shepler enjoys reading, boating and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Karisa Hall

Dr. Karisa Hall | Optometrist

Dr. Karisa Hall grew up on a farm in neighboring Miami County and graduated in 2005 from North Miami High School as valedictorian. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Huntington University in 2009, where she distinguished herself academically, graduating summa cum laude, earning biology excellence awards, and actively participating in the Alpha Chi Honor Society. She graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry with honors in 2013.

Dr. Hall’s training took her from Nebraska to Florida, gaining expertise on a spectrum of vision disorders affecting patients of all ages, from childhood amblyopia to management of glaucoma. She specializes in primary care optometry providing routine eye health exams. Other areas of expertise include specialty contact lens fits, including bifocal contact lenses and contacts for astigmatism, and treatment of ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Outside of optometry, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their son. She enjoys outdoor activities such as walking on the local trails, gardening, and sand volleyball. Dr. Karisa Hall is known for her excellence, thoroughness, and compassion, and she is enthusiastic about serving the eye care needs of you and your family

Ellen King | Office Director

Ellen grew up in the Fulton and Grass Creek communities. She now lives on the family farm near Fulton that she shared with her husband, Don. Their son and his family live in Columbus, Indiana. Following graduation from Caston High School, Ellen obtained a Medical Laboratory Technology degree. In spare time she enjoys quilting, sewing, antiques, coaching high school cheerleaders, and spending time with family.

As Office Director, Ellen works with the Drs. and staff in an administrative capacity. She enjoys the challenges of her business administration duties that include payroll, taxes, correspondence, and problem solving and staff coordination. Ellen joined Family Eye Care in 2012 and appreciates the “family” atmosphere.

 

Michele Hubenthal | Optician

Michele lives near Logansport with her husband, Todd. They have 3 children. Following graduation from Rochester High School, Michelle worked in the office of a medical clinic in Rochester and also worked in the Special Education Department at Caston Elementary School. She enjoys gardening, walking, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Joining the “family” at Family Eye Care has been an incredibly enjoyable and satisfying experience. As an optician, Michele assists patients with their frame and lens choices, explains insurance benefits, and especially enjoys teaching new contact wearers how to wear and care for their lenses. Seeing the smile on their faces when they get that first set of lenses in for the first time makes her day!

Shannon Hudkins | Optician

Shannon and her husband, John, live in Rochester where they raised their three children. Before her move to Rochester, Shannon grew up in Logansport where she graduated from Logansport High School. She enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Her career in eye care began as an optician with us in 2014. She assists the doctors and our patients in many areas including frame and lens selection, insurance benefit information, and contact lens training. She serves as one of our frame buyers and enjoys meeting with the representatives to keep the most current products in the office.

Erika Howard | Optician

Erika grew up in neighboring Miami County and has now been a Logansport resident since 2006. A mother of four children, she keeps remarkably busy with their activities and schedules.

After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, Erika became a part of the Family Eye Care team in 2021. She is bilingual and enjoys helping both our English and Spanish speaking patients understand the importance of eye health. She likes to help with choosing frames and giving patients fun and fashionable options. The most rewarding part of her job is seeing the patient’s reaction when they put on their first pair of glasses and realize how much better they can see.

Jean Boyd | Receptionist

Jean was born and raised in Logansport. She is a graduate of Logansport High School and Ball State University. Jean and her husband, Ned, are the proud parents of three daughters. She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family.

Jean began working with Family Eye Care in 2022. She enjoys working with and assisting our patients.

Katana Hersemann | Optician

Katana began working with us part time while still in high school. She is now still with us as she attends college working toward a business degree. She is interested in the insurance field and enjoys learning that part of her job with us. Her favorite task while at work is performing the OCT procedures.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, Katana lives near our Rochester office. She grew up with four brothers but has now added a cute little daughter to the family.

Marci Campbell | Receptionist

Marcia is from the Royal Center area. She was a long-time member of our Family Eye Care team. She has recently come back from retirement to work part time and fill in as needed. She enjoys being in the office with other staff members and helping our patients with their eye care needs.