Dr. John Casey Coppedge is a graduate of Hernando High School, graduating in 1992. He graduated from Florida State University, continued on to the University of Southern California earning his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He then graduated from Nova Southeastern School of Optometry in 2007. After graduation, he joined his father in the practice of optometry in Brooksville, continuing the legacy that began with his grandfather so many years before. Dr. Coppedge and his wife have two children, Carina and Ryan.

Dr. Amanda Coppedge graduated from UCLA with a major in neuroscience and then earned her optometry degree at Nova Southeastern School of Optometry. She has been associated with an ophthalmology practice in Lecanto since 2008, where she works with a cataract surgeon, corneal specialist, and a glaucoma specialist. She has extensive experience co-managing patients with corneal diseases, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and post-operative procedures.

Jo Ann Searcy was born in Gainesville, Florida, but is really considered a Brooksville native. She is a 1974 graduate of Hernando High School. She received her AA degree from Pasco-Hernando Community College, before transferring to the University of Florida to earn her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing. She joined the optometric office of Drs. Coppedge and Wooster in 1983 as an optometric assistant. She became a certified optometric assistant in 1987. In January, 2010, she continued her career at Coppedge Eyecare as the Office Manager. Jo Ann has over thirty years of optometric experience.

Kim Trout Bechtelheimer was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and moved to Brooksville in 1973. She graduated from Hernando High School in 1977. In 1978, she joined the staff of father and son, Dr. John H. Coppedge and Dr. John H. Coppedge, Jr. as a receptionist. She eventually worked in the optical side and learned all aspects of optical care. In 1987, she became a licensed optician. She brings with her to Coppedge Eyecare over 40 years of optical experience. She is a member of First United Methodist Church of Brooksville. She is married to Cedric Bechtelheimer. They have two daughters, Sara and Pam, son-in-law, Chris, and they have two granddaughters, Makayla and Payton.

Tanya Peters was born in Lakeland, FL, but grew up in Brooksville. She graduated from Hernando High School in 1992. After marrying Brad Peters in May of 1999, they traveled the Southeast with the U.S. Army. In 2011, they returned with their son, Dalton, so he could grow up in Brooksville. She joined our office in December, 2013.

Luke Dumala has been with Coppedge Eyecare since 2005 in the optical area. He became a full-time firefighter/paramedic in 2013, but continues to work with us during his “off time”. Luke is married to Tiffany and has two children, Cadence and Logan. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and watching the Buccaneers win on Sundays.

Katie Feliciano and her husband, Sam, moved to Florida in early 2000 from New York state. She joined us as our receptionist in 2018. Katie is a self-taught artist and creates amazing graphite and charcoal portraits. She loves the Florida beaches, enjoys time with her husband and her cat, Jaycie.

Jessica Simonds graduated from Hernando High School in 2006 and came to work with us in 2018. She has been with her husband since 2003 and they have two boys. The family loves being outdoors, especially water activities. Jessica is an apprenticed optician, working towards her optician license.