Our Staff

Adam Johnson, Au.D

Adam Johnson, Au.D

Audiologist

Dr. Johnson attended The Ohio State University and started working at American Ear Hearing & Audiology in 2018. He began working in the hearing industry because he was drawn to the promise of using cutting-edge technology to improve patient lives.

What Dr. Johnson loves most about helping those with hearing loss is when patients return to report how much better their lives are after adopting to their hearing aids. Dr. Johnson is passionate about providing the best custom hearing solution for each of his patients.

Dr. Johnson loves cooking and reading.

Linka Conkle, BC-HIS

Linka Conkle, BC-HIS

Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences

Linka Conkle is Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences by the NBC-HIS. She has served as a Hearing Aid Dispenser for American Ear Hearing & Audiology since 2006 and specializes in building customized solutions based upon a patient’s lifestyle and hearing loss to help smoothly transition them back into the world of hearing. Her greatest joy in working with patients is when they return to share their experiences with hearing again and the positive impact that has had on their lives.

Linka and her husband, Jacob, have seven children and one grandchild. They enjoy farming and raising their children up in country life.

Steven Campbell, HIS

Steven Campbell, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Steven Campbell is excited to join the American Ear Hearing & Audiology team. Steven has been a Hearing Instrument Specialist for 21 years and has treated over 10,000 hearing-impaired ears. He is from Southeastern Ohio and earned his degree from Ohio University. He was trained and worked in Atlanta, GA for five years before obtaining his license to practice in Ohio in 2007. His experience as a practitioner, practice owner, regional manager and consultant has given him broad knowledge and expertise to help the hearing impaired. As a native of Ohio, he looks forward to helping those with hearing impairment to live their lives to the fullest by providing improved communication to those in need.

Steven has two daughters and six grandchildren, all living in the central Ohio area.

Shirley Holsinger

Shirley Holsinger

Regional Administrative Coordinator

Shirley has lived in Ohio her whole life. She began working in the hearing industry in 2010 and truly enjoys helping people hear better. Outside of work, her and her husband farm. Shirley enjoys being outside and loves being around her animals.

Cheryl Conaway

Cheryl Conaway

Audio Tech

Cheryl was born and raised in Zanesville Ohio and graduated from Maysville High School.  Cheryl started working at American Ear Hearing & Audiology in 2007 and was drawn to the profession because she wanted a profession that was rewarding as well as helpful to patients.

What Cheryl loves most about saving hearing lives is the response from patient who are fit with hearing aids for the first time. She feels the excitement and gratitude from our patients is the ultimate reward. Cheryl focuses on patient care in her everyday work. Outside of saving hearing lives, Cheryl loves hosting family get togethers at her home with her husband of 32 years.

Stacey Frenton

Stacey Frenton

Patient Service Coordinator

Stacey decided to make a career change and was hired with American Ear Hearing & Audiology in December 2020.

Stacey is very customer service oriented and strives to make the patient’s visit a pleasant experience. Outside of work, Stacey enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. When not spending time with her children, Stacey can be found riding on the back of her husband’s Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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Customer Reviews

This office has the most knowledgeable and friendly staff. The whole experience was well worth my time!

Linda Denny, on Google

Linka and her staff st American Ear are the ABSOLUTE BEST. Very friendly, helpful, and accommodating . No reason to go anywhere else.

Jim Romine, on Google

Dr. Linka was amazing. The whole staff in fact was. In a matter of a 1/2 hour I walked out being able to hear things I haven’t heard in a long time. Thank you Dr. Linka

John Wells, on Google

Linka is very gracious. I had an appointment that was just a check-up and cleaning of my hearing aids. I mentioned I was having difficulty hearing some words. Linka did a complete test and made major adjustments to my devices. What a difference! I love American Ear.

Jim Arganbright, on Google

Everyone in the office is super nice. I had no wait time to be seen. I'm definitely glad I chose American Ear for my needs as I could have chosen another provider. Very responsive to phone calls, very helpful staff.

Petra F, on Google

I was very happy with the friendliness of the staff. They were very courteous and professional.

Kathy Mc Gaughy Tittle, on Google

Very personable and very professional staff. Extremely knowledgeable!!

John Parker, on Google

Lenka and staff are very compassionate and caring for my elderly mother. We appreciate them every time we have an appointment.

Pam Groomes, on Google

Very nice staff...they are very concerned for what is good for you.. I recommend this office

j marie gilbert, on Google

My appointment was on time and very professional. Linka took her time and explained everything thoroughly every step of the way. I am impressed that I have two-weeks to test the hearing aids in my own environment.

Bruce Kolbe, on Google

The doctor was very professional and understanding working with my elderly father. He cleaned and assessed both hearing aids and checked dad's ears for excess wax. The entire staff is thorough, friendly and take care of your hearing needs. I would highly recommend!

Sue Brestle, on Google

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