AuDtonomy 2026 - Agenda

Jordan was introduced to the world of audiology in 2014 when he met his future wife, an audiologist. After they were married, they took action on his desire to own a family business and her desire to treat patients the right way and to bring world-class audiological care to their small town. Coates Hearing Clinic was established in 2019 and has 2 locations and 4 audiologists. Jordan is responsible for the non-clinical aspects of the practice such as finances, insurance and marketing. Jordan graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2008 with a BA in Communication Studies and from Strayer University in 2018 with an MBA.

Dr. Jill Davis is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she received both her Doctorate of Audiology and Bachelor of Science degrees. She is the owner and audiologist at Victory Hearing and Balance in Austin, Texas, a full scope audiology practice with emphasis on auditory training and cognitive health. Dr. Davis is currently a Director-at-Large for ADA and also co-chair of the education committee for the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA).

Tom has been a member of the Stearns Bank team since 1997, specializing in small business banking. He is passionate about assisting audiologists with their financing and banking needs. No situation is too complex for Tom, he is always up for the challenge.

Together with Stearns Bank, Tom has solutions for practice start-ups, acquisitions, expansions, equipment purchases, inventory, working capital, real estate construction or renovation, debt refinance and much more! He can also offer business bank accounts that pay interest on balances, are free from fees and include the best-in-class mobile banking services.

Tom takes pride in his ability to find creative solutions and deliver results quickly. As an employee owner of Stearns Bank, he is genuinely committed to providing exceptional service, efficiency, and open communication at every stage of the process.

Laurel Gregory holds a Master’s degree in audiology and has been working the field of audiology for over 30 years. Her past work experience include private practice audiologist, research audiologist, Manager of Clinical Research for ReSound and Starkey, Director of Product Management for Starkey, and Chief Engagement Officer of Skafold, LLC. Currently Laurel is the Director of Education and Research for Entheos Audiology Cooperative where she provides workshops, manages courses and conferences, and tracks and reports data for humanitarian initiatives. Laurel is a Certified DiSC facilitator, 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and an Everything DiSC Authorized Partner, a Certified Facilitator and Trainer for the Passion Test and certified in the Creatrix. Laurel has presented on the topic of career and team engagement and various research topics at multiple AAA and ADA conferences, several state conferences, and Universities.

Dr. Huch has been a practice owner Oro Valley Audiology since 1998. Another milestone was reached creating Grace Hearing Center, which provides a model of excellent hearing healthcare to the underserved and underinsured for the State of Arizona. Dr. Huch also participates in Hearing Humanitarian clinics with Entheos Audiology Co-op around the globe each year, providing audiology services to those who can’t afford hearing healthcare or who do not have access. She is currently directing a startup clinic in Thamo Village in the Sherpa Valley in Nepal to ensure sustainability within their own community. Advocating for better healthcare within Audiology she has served on local, state and national audiology organizations boards and committees.

Additional work; Board of Arizona Audiology Coalition; Chair on American Academy of Audiology Task force for Public Awareness; Academy of Doctors of Audiology Advocacy Committee, Academy of Doctors of Audiology Board Member, Entheos Cooperative Board

Dr. Jason Leyendecker is an audiologist and business owner. He earned his Bachelor of Science in speech and hearing sciences from Minnesota State University Moorhead and his Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from A.T. Still University in 2010. After starting as an extern at Audiology Concepts, he stayed on and eventually took over the business in 2017, growing it from two to six locations with 25 employees.

He specializes in tinnitus management and runs a clinic that sees patients from around the world. He has also taught a tinnitus course at A.T. Still University and helps train audiology students.

Dr. Leyendecker is currently the past president of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and has been involved in state and national professional organizations. He speaks at conferences and writes articles on private practice, tinnitus management, and team building. He serves as a subject matter expert for APSO as well as ABA for the tinnitus certificate.

Michael Page, AuD has served on the Utah Cochlear Implant Team, as president of the Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association, on the Primary Children’s Medical Center Bioethics Committee, and as board chair for Utah’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Dr. Page has held adjunct faculty appointments at multiple universities and served as chair of the AAA Ethical Practices Committee and Manager of the Audiology/Cochlear Implant Program at Primary Children’s Hospital. He speaks and writes regularly on ethics and workplace culture, and is author of Audiology Ethics (Plural Publishing, 2026).

Brandon is a Member in Brennan Manna Diamond’s (BMD) Columbus, Ohio office. Brandon counsels businesses, professional associations, and healthcare providers in areas involving financing arrangements, ownership disputes, ethics/licensure, cybersecurity and real estate transactions. Brandon has a national healthcare practice focusing on representation of audiologists and other participants in the hearing healthcare industry. Brandon’s depth of experience on a wide range of matters impacting audiologists provides the knowledge and skill necessary to help his clients navigate complex legal issues in a highly complex industry.

Dr. Person has been a private practice owner since 2005. She currently specializes in hearing aids and tinnitus management. She services both adults and pediatrics, while operating in an unbundled service delivery model. Dr. Person is the host of The Unbundled Audiologist podcast.She serves as the outgoing VP of Audiology for the Indiana Speech and Hearing Association as well as a current board member for the Audiology Practice Standards Organization.

Her greatest accomplishment is creating a life where she can serve others while still spending quality time with her husband and two small children.