Meet Our Team

Growing up in the hearing healthcare industry, Darin attended many hearing instrument conventions with his father, an audiologist. When he completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, Darin started his business career. He was drawn to helping people and quickly realized that he most enjoyed working with customers and solving their problems.

Darin helps clients improve their overall quality of life and stay connected with their family and friends. He has a passion for educating his clients and the broader community about the importance of hearing health!

Darin is Nationally Board Certified and a member of the International Hearing Society. He currently serves as treasurer of the Oregon Hearing Society and is a member of the Washington Hearing Society.

Darin is married to Sharon and has 3 amazing adult children. Darin enjoys neighborhood walks, camping, gardening and socializing with friends and family.

Sharon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Portland State University. For many years, she worked as a speech language pathologist while leading the operations for a schools based staffing company.

In December of 2022, she transitioned to supporting Vancouver Hearing Aid Center to bring her business and customer service expertise to the family business. She works to streamline and improve operations bringing better service to each individual. Sharon is married to Darin and she enjoys reading, walking the family dog and reading (wait, did I already say that? It’s worth a double mention!).

Connie Furry was raised in a small town in Eastern Oregon. She moved to Vancouver, Washington, in 1997 to be closer to her parents and siblings. She loves the Pacific Northwest and all the beautiful nature here. She has two grandchildren who live nearby; they happen to be her favorite humans!

Connie is a second-generation Hearing Aid Specialist with 25+ years of experience. Her parents owned a hearing aid business, and her two brothers and two nephews also help people hear better. This is definitely a family affair for Connie.

Over the past 25 years, Connie has seen so many revolutionary changes and developments in hearing aid technology. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the smiles on people’s faces and having them excited about their “new world” of hearing.

She has two favorite stories she loves sharing. She helped a young man with his first set of hearing aids. As she was turning the pages of the manual for the aids, he stopped her and said, “I did not know that paper made sound when you turned the pages.” He was amazed. Another woman had just received her first set of aids when she went camping with her family. She was so excited to report back to me that she heard the crackle of the fire for the first time! She did not realize the fire made sounds. These kinds of stories make Connie’s heart happy!

Heather has worked at Vancouver Hearing Aid Center since 2006. When she first started, she worked part-time so she could continue caring for her two daughters. They are all grown up now, and much has changed over the years. Heather has worked in many aspects of the business and became licensed as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. It is truly rewarding to watch a client’s face light up when you fit them with hearing aids for the first time.

Heather is looking forward to many more years of supporting those with hearing loss. She grew up in a small Oregon coastal town and has maintained a love for fishing, clamming, crabbing and playing on the beach.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and her new granddaughter. She’s just so darn cute!

Alyssa is passionate about creating meaningful connections with patients and helping them feel comfortable, supported and confident throughout their hearing care journey. She is excited to be part of the team at Vancouver Hearing Aid Center and enjoys building relationships with those she works with every day. Alyssa comes to Vancouver Hearing Aid Center with experience working in senior living communities. 

Outside of the office, Alyssa enjoys golfing, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. She began playing golf in high school on the varsity team, which sparked a lifelong love for the sport. Alyssa married her husband, Kyle, in October 2024 after nearly ten years together. They share their home with two playful cats, Kiki and Jaxson, who keep life entertaining.

Gus is the beloved four-legged team member at Vancouver Hearing Aid Center. He specializes in tail wags, warm welcomes, and boosting patient smiles. Whether he’s greeting visitors at the door, keeping the team company during busy days, or offering a calming presence to anyone who might feel a little nervous, Gus takes his role very seriously (with plenty of snack breaks, of course). Gus is known for his friendly personality and impeccable listening skills. He’s always happy to lend an ear, no appointment necessary.