Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly staff who make Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic the most trusted eye care provider in Durant.
BARBARA O’STEEN, B.B.A., C.P.O.
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
Chief of Staff
Barbara O’Steen joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2006 as the clinic’s first administrator. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She has received credentialing as a Vision Source Business Associate and serves as the Vision Source Representative for Southeastern Oklahoma.
Barbara wrote the original grant for Smart Start Durant, served as its Director for five years, and still serves on the Board of Directors. She’s a member of the Kiwanis Club of Durant where she was named the 2013-2014 Layperson of the Year and served as President from 2011-2012.
Barbara’s husband Steve is a teacher at Denison High School and they are the parents of daughters Tina Thorne & Katy Spillman, son Casey, son-in-law Jared Thorne and granddaughter’s Kenidee, Kambree and Keedan and Son-in-Law Todd Spillman. They are members of the Durant Church of Christ and enjoy riding motorcycles, concerts and spending time with their family.
LINDY GREEN
Patient Care Coordinator
Lindy joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in May of 2019, and and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator. She checks in patients, and answers any questions they may have.
Lindy and Mason have three children named, Ben, Makenzee, and Logan. They enjoy going to the lake.
SHANDI TAYLOR-WILLIAMS
Patient Care Coordinator
Shandi joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2019, and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator.
Shandi and her husband Josh have a daughter named Harper and son Hudson.
MADISON KINSEY
Patient Care Coordinator
Madison joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2022, and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator.
KARA PRENTICE, C.P.O.
Patient Care Coordinator
Kara has served the clinic as one of our Patient Care Coordinators since 2008. Most patients encounter Kara as they leave the clinic where she assists with billing questions and making follow-up appointments for our doctors. She works hard to make sure that each patient’s needs are met or exceeded prior to their departure. Kara received her credentials as a Certified Paraoptometric in June 2010.
Kara’s husband, Corey is retired from the United States Air Force where he served as SMSGT. They are parents of Roy and Brittiney and have 3 step-granddaughters and 1 step-grandson and 1 grandson. They enjoy traveling, being outside, and being with their family.
ROBBYN McKEEVER, C.P.O., C.P.O.C.
Insurance Coordinator
Robbyn has been a member of the Staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic since 2004. After serving with Medicare for fifteen years, Robbyn began overseeing the insurance billing for our clinic. In addition to being a Certified Paraoptometric, Robbyn achieved status as a Certified Paraoptometric Coder in 2011. She has over a quarter of a century of experience in coordinating insurance benefits and is exceptional at seeing that our patients receive the benefits that their insurance companies have provided for them.
Robbyn and her husband, Don, have a son, Colt, a daughter, Kelly, grandsons, Connor and Easton, and a granddaughter Korra Grace. They are avid animal lovers. They raise Black Angus cattle and Paint horses. They especially enjoy spending time on their ranch, and antique shopping. They are members of Cowboy Church.
LINDSAY DANE, C.P.O.
Insurance Coordinator
Lindsay joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in December of 2013 as a Patient Care Coordinator. In 2017, she became an assistant in the insurance/billing department. Lindsay received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in February 2019.
Lindsay enjoys spending time with her son Chet, and her family. She and Chet are members of the Durant Church of Christ.
Optical Team
HEATHER WOOD, C.P.O.
Optical Director
Joining the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2011, Heather has already gained experience in multiple venues of the clinic. She is further pursuing her education in opticianry and furthering her knowledge base to better serve our patients. She brings a wealth of experience in serving and dealing with the public that will help us assists our patients in our Doctors’ Optical Dispensary. Heather received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in June 2013.
Heather and Brandon have three children Rylee, Lane and Alexis Grace. They enjoy spending family time together, softball and baseball games, antiquing and traveling.
SARAH BRADLEY, B.B.A.
Optician
Sarah joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2017, and serves as an optician. Sarah graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in May 2021 where she received her Bachelors in Business Administration.
Sarah enjoys spending time with her three sisters and church family, as well as traveling, being outdoors, and helping others. Sarah attends Durant Believers Church.
OSBALDO MORENO
Laboratory Assistant
Osbaldo joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in May 2017. He serves as a laboratory assistant where he edges lenses, and orders supplies. Osbaldo is currently pursuing his bachelor degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
BRITTANY TUTOR
Laboratory Assistant
Brittany joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in September 2020. She serves as a laboratory assistant where she orders all our materials including glasses and contact lenses, edges lenses for glasses, and orders supplies.
KENDRA KETCHUM
Optometric Technician
Kendra joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in July 2018, and serves as a scribe/technician for Dr. Watkins.
Kendra and her husband Patrick have two daughters, Addyson and Hazleigh.
ANGELA WEGER, C.P.O.T., C.P.O.C.
Optometric Technician
Angela joined Clay-Rhynes Eye clinic in January 2016 and serves as a scribe/technician for Dr. Rhynes. She received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in August 2016, Certified Paraoptometric Assistant credentials in February 2018, Certified Paraoptometric Technician credentials in November 2018, & Certified Paraoptometric Coder credentials in May 2019. She also serves on the Paraoptometric Board for the State of Oklahoma.
Angela and her husband Chance have three children, Tyler, Kyndra, and Emersyn. They are members of Fusion Bible in Durant.
KALIE JONES, C.P.O.
Optometric Technician
Kalie joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes eye clinic in February 2017, and serves as a technician for the doctors. She earned her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in November 2017.
Kalie enjoys spending time with friends/family, traveling, and going to the lake. She collects snow globes, and is an avid Texas Roadhouse lover.
DENA FELTON
Optometric Technician
Dena joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in January 2020, and serves as a technician for the doctors. Dena primarily does diagnostic testing for ocular disease.
MELISSA ANDREWS, C.P.O.
Optometric Technician
Melissa joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2018, and serves as a technician for Dr. Whitley. She came here with experience that she gained by previously working for an optometrist in Tulsa. She earned her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in November 2018, and is currently working toward her Certified Paraoptometric Assistant credentials.
Melissa has three children, Halie, Christopher, and Gracelyn. She enjoys reading, football, spending time with family and friends, and operating her photography business in her spare time. They attend services at Victory Life Church in Durant.
KATIE GORRELL, C.P.O.
Optometric Technician
Katie joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in March 2019, and serves as a technician for the doctors. She received her Certified Paraoptometric Credentials in August of 2019.
Katie and her husband Dakoata have a daughter named Brittan; enjoy going to the lake, spending time with family/friends, and traveling. They attend church at Fusion Bible.
MAKENNA KUYKENDALL
Optometric Technician
MaKenna joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in August 2021, and serves as a technician for the doctors.
MACY CONVERSE
Optometric Technician
Macy joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in June 2021 and serves as a technician for the doctors.
MADISYN WINES
Optometric Technician
Madisyn joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in August 2021 and serves as a technician for the doctors.
KACY DEVORA
Optometric Technician
Kacy joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in October 2021 and serves as a technician for the doctors.