Dr. Cole, formerly of Great Bend, Kansas attended college at Ft. Hays State and got his doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1969.  Dr. Cole is married to Beverly, whom he met in kindergarten.  They have two adult children, Eric of Florida and Traci of Kansas City.  Through the years, Dr. Cole has been active in many community organizations.  His most rewarding activity relates to the eye care missions thru VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity).  Since 1984 Dr. and Mrs. Cole have been on 13 eye care missions covering most of Central America as well as Haiti, Venezuela, and Africa.

Dr. Cooper was born and raised in Salina, KS. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas University and his doctorate from Northeastern State University College of Optometry.  He has been in private practice with Dr.Cole since 1989.  Dr. Cooper currently performs with several local jazz and blues ensembles.  His wife, Michelle, teaches in the Salina school district.  Together, they have two toddler children and multiple pets.

Dr. Banninger is a Salina native.  He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas Wesleyan University and then his pursued his doctorate at The University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry.  Upon graduating, Dr. Banninger returned to Salina and began practicing with Dr. Cole and Dr. Cooper in July 2004.  His wife, Julie, is a registered nurse and they have one newborn child.