I grew up on a farm in Southwestern MN and graduated from Windom High School.  After picking rocks, walking beans and feeding cattle for 18 years, I attended the University of MN for undergraduate studies and after several grueling years of school received a Doctorate in Optometry from Pacific University in 1993.  I then served the Southern suburbs while on staff at Park Nicollet Clinic in Burnsville for 17 years before opening Complete Family Eyecare in 2010 with my wife Jennifer.

I have been married to Jennifer since 2003 and we have two daughters, Abigail and Isabelle (a.k.a. “Nitro and Glycerin”). When not chasing the kids or looking at eyeballs, I enjoy waterskiing and lounging on Prior Lake where I have lived for 25 years and serve as a Prior Lake Association Board Member.

Dr. Sarah comes to us from Lakeville where she lives with her husband and 2 adorable (yet wild) kiddos, Hudson and Rosalie. She grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview High School. She later received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Hamline University before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University (just like Dr Steve, but many, many years after!). Before coming to Complete Family Eyecare, she spent 6+ years practicing in Edina. She strives to make every patient encounter a positive experience while assuring all vision needs are thoroughly addressed. On her days off, you can find her at the zoo, walking around the lake, or just busy running after her young children! She cannot wait to meet you and your family!

Fun facts:
1. In the summer between her first and second years of optometry school, she worked at ValleyFair as the costumed character Charlie Brown! She also previously worked as a part of the road crew for Radio Disney!
2. Dr Sarah was a former member of the USA Gymnastics team for many years and even won a silver medal at the World Games!

Jennifer was born in Virginia MN and graduated from Apple Valley (Valley Girl) High School. She married Steve at Shepherd of The Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake in 2003. Their daughters are 11 and 13 years old. Jennifer attended Methodist Hospital School of Radiology and enjoyed a 20 year career at Park Nicollet where she continued to work part time until 2016. 

Jennifer has been the driving force behind Complete Family Eyecare since its inception in 2010.  While in the clinic she is the ultimate multi-tasker, taking care of everything from answering the phone, special testing, and frame selection to insurance filing. When not in the clinic, she runs the Reinders household, taking excellent care of Steve and the kids (Nitro & Glycerin).  In her 15 minutes of spare time per week, she enjoys her flowers and gardening. 

Colleen enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls exploring new parks, going on bike rides, and just being together. During her free time she enjoys photography, hanging out with friends, working out and playing softball once a week. Oh and drinking coffee all day just to stay awake and wine at night to help her sleep! Haha.

Julie is thrilled to be part of the team at Complete Family Eyecare! She has worked as an optician for the last 6 years and is looking forward to continuing to help patients while also attending Bethel University for you MA in counseling. Her favorite part of working in eye care is helping patients select frames and explain the true difference in lens designs She is originally from Kentucky but is enjoying her time working and living in Minnesota!

You can’t have a family owned and operated clinic without the mother-in-law being involved. Jennifer’s mother Kathy is originally from Babbit, MN and has two daughters and four grandchildren – all girls. Kathy has been in nursing for over 30 years working in the world of Ears, Nose and Throat – ironically very close to the eyes.

Kathy and her husband of 35 years spend their spare time at their cabin on Lake Vermillion.  They are also instrumental in helping Jennifer and Dr. Steve contain Nitro and Glycerin.