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.

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.

Sharron Richardson, PSC

Sharron Richardson, PSC

Patient Service Coordinator

Sharron is originally from Newport News, VA and moved to Columbus, OH in 1987. Sharron attended Denbigh Baptist Christian School and started working at American Ear in 2014. Sharron was drawn to this field because she enjoys helping others. She is passionate about creating a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for our patients.

Outside of the office, Sharron enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves to read, and play the piano

Cheryl Conaway

Cheryl Conaway

Patient Services Coordinator

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.

Steven Campbell, HIS

Steven Campbell, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Bio coming soon.

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Customer Reviews

So thankful for the exceptional service, such an incredible difference in what I am able to hear and do with the new hearing aide technology. So much expertise!

Mary Thompson-Hufford, on Google

The staff are great! They went above and beyond to make sure I was Happy!

Randy Bain, on Google

The staff at this location is great always nice and have a smile and thank you . Great place for your hearing impaired and great hearing aids just got my second pair even better then my first pair.

James M Boian, on Google

The office is very helpful with answering all of your concerns and questions, everyone at the business is more than willing to go above and beyond to help you with your hearing needs and there is no better Audiology office in Zanesville in my option.

Cathy Stevens, on Google

This appt was much more helpful than the last time, thankfully wax was removed from ears, much needed. Last time, cleaned(?) Hearing aide and was told would have to go to physician for wax removel. Was a wasted trip as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully next appt is as satisfactory,...

Dormah Mills, on Google

Adam, who did the testing for my hearing was very kind and knowledgeable. Tested both ears and explained what was wrong with my hearing to me. I asked him questions about my hearing problems and he tested different ways with quiet and background noise. I feel he was very knowledgeable...

Sandy MacEachen, on Google

Didn’t know if they did extractions here but they do ! Dr. Adam was so kind and hilarious and made our very first appointment of that kind so enjoyable ! Was honest as far as insurance and billing, and he made sure all of our questions were answered.

Lali Bibbons, on Google

Although his receptionist was out, Dr. Adam did a great job with doctoring and front staffing. He did a through ear wax check and audiological exam, testing both inside and out of his testing box. He was patient and took a good amount of time with the testing. Ultimately, he...

Jennifer Brown, on Google

Dr. Johnson is a Good Doctor, He can lift your spirit, make you laugh and make you forget why you’re even there. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an earring doctor. I’m staying with him until I can’t. Both him and the receptionist are Great People.

Angel Covington, on Google

I visited American Ear Office...I had hearing aides 20 years ago and they were stolen. Over the years my hearing continued to deteriorate. I made an appointment for a hearing test. The office staff and the Dr. was warm and welcoming, the office was clean and comfortable. Parking was safe...

Zinn Rutherford, on Google

My husband and I started seeing Nate 3+ years ago at American Ear and we can’t imagine going anywhere else. The office staff is friendly, efficient and caring. The hearing testing is done by Nate with state-of the-art equipment. His careful reading of the tests resulted in Nate’s making excellent...

Cindy Ray, on Google

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