Blake Collier is a hearing care professional who joined Beltone in 2021. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in Biological Sciences, where he also worked as a graduate assistant at the University Early Childhood Center. Blake started independent research at the SIU School of Dental Medicine, where he discovered his passion for healthcare and desire to help those within a community. That passion led him to earn his hearing instrument specialist certification and kickstart his career as a hearing health advocate. Blake was recognized for his commitment to his community when he successfully defended/published his thesis research project related to inflammation in the oral cavity due to electronic cigarette smoke. Blake is committed to providing exceptional hearing care to the St. Louis area community and loves helping people discover how the right hearing solutions can change their lives for the better. When Blake isn’t assisting patients, he can usually be found at a local gym or partaking in sporting activities. He also enjoys traveling with his girlfriend and family.

Blake Collier is a hearing care professional who joined Beltone in 2021. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in Biological Sciences, where he also worked as a graduate assistant at the University Early Childhood Center. Blake started independent research at the SIU School of Dental Medicine, where he discovered his passion for healthcare and desire to help those within a community. That passion led him to earn his hearing instrument specialist certification and kickstart his career as a hearing health advocate. Blake was recognized for his commitment to his community when he successfully defended/published his thesis research project related to inflammation in the oral cavity due to electronic cigarette smoke. Blake is committed to providing exceptional hearing care to the St. Louis area community and loves helping people discover how the right hearing solutions can change their lives for the better. When Blake isn’t assisting patients, he can usually be found at a local gym or partaking in sporting activities. He also enjoys traveling with his girlfriend and family.

Darla Queen is a National Board Certified hearing care professional who joined Midwest Beltone in 2021. She was licensed as a Hearing Care Professional in 1985 while working for Beltone Hearing Aids in Cape Girardeau, MO. She discovered her passion for helping people in need, and that passion led her to earn her National Board certification and kickstarted her career as a hearing health advocate. Darla has been recognized for her commitment to her patients and was awarded the top fittings award for 3 years in a row. She has also served on her local Chamber of Commerce. Darla is committed to providing exceptional hearing care to the St Louis area community and loves helping people discover how the right hearing solutions can change their lives for the better. When Darla isn’t assisting patients in the two Beltone offices she manages, she can usually be found playing with her great-grand babies. She also enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Darla Queen is a National Board Certified hearing care professional who joined Midwest Beltone in 2021. She was licensed as a Hearing Care Professional in 1985 while working for Beltone Hearing Aids in Cape Girardeau, MO. She discovered her passion for helping people in need, and that passion led her to earn her National Board certification and kickstarted her career as a hearing health advocate. Darla has been recognized for her commitment to her patients and was awarded the top fittings award for 3 years in a row. She has also served on her local Chamber of Commerce. Darla is committed to providing exceptional hearing care to the St Louis area community and loves helping people discover how the right hearing solutions can change their lives for the better. When Darla isn’t assisting patients in the two Beltone offices she manages, she can usually be found playing with her great-grand babies. She also enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.