Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Vision Source of Hays a proud provider of vision care products and services in Hays.
Dr. Mark Wahlmeier
Dr. Mark Wahlmeier graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of General Science degree and completed his doctorate at the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry.
Dr. Wahlmeier provides a variety of eye care services including comprehensive routine exams for glasses and contacts, evaluations for diabetics and other medical conditions, and glaucoma testing and management.
He has been practicing for 22 years in Colby, KS and is excited to make this transition to Hays to be close to family. Dr. Wahlmeier has four children and two grandchildren whom he adores, and enjoys following them in all of their activities.
Kayla Satomi
Kayla is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Biology degree. She works as an assistant and tech at our office, enjoys working with patients and learning new things about optometry.
When she isn’t at the office Kayla is usually traveling and trying different foods. “Working here has given me a real appreciation for my sight, traveling wouldn’t be very fun if I couldn’t see new things.”
Motto: “Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile.”
Tonya Stover
Tonya was born and raised in Western Kansas and is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and major in Finance degree.
She brings with her over 20 years of experience in sales, management, leadership and a passion for helping others.
Tonya enjoys spending time with her two children, Josie and Colton, and is proud to be their biggest fan.
Kellyn Eck
Kellyn was born and raised in Colby, Kansas and joined the team as an optician. She recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Communication Science and Disorders degree, and fell in love with the community.
Kellyn enjoys interacting with patients, styling new frames, and helping others with all their glasses needs.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, all things outdoors, and drinking lots of coffee with good company.
Kelsey Ubelaker
Kelsey was born and raised in Jetmore, Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Fort Hays State University in 2018.
She started working with Dr. Wahlmeier in 2019 when he practiced in Colby. Kelsey now has the pleasure of working remotely assisting Dr. Wahlmeier and his patients.
When she is not working, Kelsey loves to spend time with her husband, son, and their two dogs.