Mindy Bryant

Owner & Problem Solver

Si Hablo Espanol

Mindy is a Colorado native from Denver and came to Fort Collins to attend CSU. She then studied abroad in Spain, and came back to get a Masters in Educational Leadership at CSU. After teaching high school for a couple years, she and Dr. B were expecting their oldest son and decided to start Edge Optics! Mindy has visited 14 countries but is always dreaming about the next adventure. She loves reading, the beach, hiking, and dancing while cooking. Mindy spends as much time outside as possible on the family farm; walking the dogs, feeding chickens, caring for goats, and chasing her two little boys with husband, Dr. Bryant. These moments fill her heart with joy! Meeting and talking to people make Mindy the happiest….and she has a pair of sunglasses for every outfit. 

Mikayla

Office Coordinator

Mikayla is a Colorado native from the Eastern plains; she enjoys beautiful Colorado sunsets, a good local beer, and spending time with family. As a former Phlebotomist, Mikayla enjoys poking people with needles. So don’t get on her bad side. 🙂 She has two beautiful kittens and never misses a manicure. She and her boyfriend love game night with friends and cooking together. Mikayla grew up with a tough older brother so she can handle her own but she also has an awesome sense of humor! She is always ready to laugh and have some fun! Mikayla is an extremely fast learner and can be found running the office as the Office Coordinator and Queen.

Charlene (Nonna)

Billing/Insurance Specialist

Charlene is our precious Nonna because she is Dr. Bryant’s mom and the grandma to our kids. She is so kind to offer her billing and accounting skills at Edge Optics, and help us get caught up on all things Insurance-related! Nonna is a former 3rd grade teacher, and she taught on the military base in Italy for 13 years. She speaks Italian, and loves the culture, the food, the art, music, architecture….all things Italiano! Nonna enjoys a bubbly glass of Prosecco and titillating conversation. Nonna has a passion for travel, and learning any topic! She is the Queen of Ted Talks.

Sheri

Billing/Insurance Specialist

Sheri is a former nurse, mother, and grandmother. Sheri hails from Oklahoma and has the sweetest soul-but don’t confuse that for a lack of strength! Sheri has plentiful experience in medical billing, insurance, nursing care, and community engagement. She enjoys working in her garden with her husband and watching her adorable grandbaby part of the week. Sheri is quick-witted and always focused on health and wellness. She has many walks of life and lived in many different places throughout her life. She is a wealth of information. We are excited to have her help with billing and organization.

Angela

Optician

Angela is from the deep South, Alabama to be accurate. A fair warning to you-she can whip out her lovely Southern accent to woo unsuspecting patients. If you hear the twang, you’re in trouble! Angela records audio books as a voice actress on the weekends. You can hear her voice on many different stories and meditations via Audible! Angela is an experienced Optician, and she has a degree in Medical Billing. She will be assisting Angie in the lab and filling in all around our office with her easy-going charm. We will be rockin’ and rollin’ through insurance and orders with Angie and Angela! The dynamic duo!

Shelley

Optometric Technician

Shelley is another Colorado native that devotes much of her time to her beautiful extended family, and beautiful grandchildren. Shelley loves music, a crisp martini, country life, and learning new things. Shelley meets with a small group of family members and friends weekly to play card games. She is spunky, witty, and full of experience in various medical areas. She is the Goddess of optical tech, and enjoys getting to know our wonderful patients.

Katie

Patient Liaison

Katie is one of a kind with her sparkling smile and huge brain. She loves riding her bike, running, and hiking, and she is heading back to school part time after studying biology for her undergraduate degree. She can be seen about town taking classes, drinking a nice cold gluten-free Colorado brewsky, and participating in outdoor festivities. Katie is from upstate New York and she can play practically any instrument. Katie is a jill of all trades.

Kat

Optician

Kat hails from California but considers herself a Coloradoan now as she and her husband have raised two boys here and invested a lot of energy in their metal fabricating business. Kat is smart, confident, and ready to help anyone with a heart of gold. Kat has been an Optician for eons and knows all the ins and out of lenses and Opticianry. Please test her sometime! She’s ready for a challenge. Outside of work, you can find her getting pedis/manis with Mikayla or enjoying time with her family outside.

Alex

Optometric Technician/Sales

Alex was born in Englewood, Colorado and grew up in Centennial. He grew up with two younger brothers, an older half sister, and a dog. His personality and openness to new experiences and people shines bright! Competitive dance and gymnastics were his passions growing up. In high school he started working in the optometry business as a technician. He fell in love with it and all its intricacies. Now he is a Sophomore at CSU majoring in Biology to become an Optometrist. In his free time, Alex loves listening to all types of music, watching movies, and hanging out with his friends and girlfriend. He is super excited to be welcomed as a part of the Edge Optics community, and picking up on our ways quickly!

Cae

Sales Specialist

Cae is a Florida-born artist, poet, and photographer with a thirst for adventure. They left their hometown to explore the United States in 2018 and found a new home in Fort Collins late 2020 after falling in love with Colorado. When they aren’t dedicating themselves to their creative passions, they can be found out hiking the trails, haunting the local library, or hunting down cute thrifted items to add to their collection! More than anything though, they love creating community and would love to help you find the perfect optical fit so you can walk away not only feeling like family, but also with a boost of confidence in yourself and your own passions.

Angie

Optician

Angie has hefty Optician experience and she is running our backend tasks of frame ordering, insurance, charting, organization, and trouble-shooting! We are lucky to have her passion for optical on the team. Angie has a true knack for turning trash into gold. She enjoys making clothing and accessories out of recycled goods. She is our sustainability star! Angie has a grown son, an adorable puppy, and she is secretly a former singer and member of a band! Angie has a dry sense of humor which sneaks up on you…. so watch out!