Staff
Rose Gerber, ABO, CPO and Business Manager
Rose has been with Fairbury Vision Center for 19 years, serving in a variety of positions. She is quite skilled with computers and has extensive experience dealing with both vision and medical insurance plans. She is both a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) and American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certified. Rose is always willing to go the extra mile to help our patients with their insurance needs. A Fairbury native, she is active in the Fairbury Baptist Church and enjoys riding motorcycles with her husband John, and spending time with their 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren.
Janet Millis, ABO, CPOT, and Patient Care Manager
Janet joined Fairbury Vision Center in 2011. She has embraced her optometric career enthusiastically and enjoys assisting patients with their visual needs. Janet completed her Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT) training in 2015, which is the highest level of technician certification. Janet volunteers her time on the American Optometric Association’s Paraoptometric Certification Commission and is the only paraoptometric serving on the Accreditation Council for Optometric Education. She was selected from a group of paraoptometrics across the nation as Paraoptometric of the Year by the American Optometric Association in 2020. Janet enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and their 4 children.
Gina Maurer, CPOA
Joining our staff in 2015, Gina has proven to be an invaluable member of our team. Gina is easy to get along with and has a great attitude. She has completed training as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) and Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA). Gina enjoys working with patients, developing friendships with coworkers, and learning new skills. She does a wonderful job in her duties at the front desk and as a technician. Gina is married to Jason. They have three boys, a girl, and two cats. Gina has a strong interest in overall health and fitness; she loves working out, meal planning, and learning how to be healthier.
Sara Walgora, Optician
Sara joined Fairbury Vision Center in 2019 and has become an outstanding optician. She is kind, caring, and willing to help whenever needed. She enjoys helping patients choose frames and lenses and loves the confidence they show in their choices. She is currently studying for the exam to become a Certified Paraoptometric. Outside of work Sara enjoys spending time with her children – three girls and one boy – and motorcycle trips with her boyfriend Patrick. In addition to being a busy mom, Sara is also active in fundraising for OSF Children’s Hospital in Peoria.
Sarah Weeks, Technician
Sarah joined Fairbury Vision Center in 2021 as an optometric technician. She has a gift for compassionate patient care and is often complimented by our patients for her kind manner. Sarah’s favorite things about being part of our team are the people she gets to meet and spend time with and the opportunity for ongoing learning. Sarah and her husband Darren have four children and two dogs. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and camping out.
Lexy Craig, CPO, Optician/Technician
Originally joining our staff at Fairbury Vision Center in 2018, Lexy became an outstanding optician and technician. She passed the examination to become a Certified Paraoptometric and thrived at being able to work in most areas of the office; the diversity between the different departments of the practice is Lexy’s favorite part about working in optometry. After leaving to start a family, we are all thrilled Lexy has rejoined us as both optician and technician. Lexy and her husband, Chris, have one child, Cameron, and two cats. Outside of work, Lexy enjoys spending time with family and going on play dates with Cameron.
Bailey Younker, Receptionist
As our most recent team member, Bailey has impressed all of us with her positive manner and eagerness to learn. Before joining Fairbury Vision Center, Bailey was a certified nursing assistant and she enjoys rewarding relationships with patients as well as coworkers. She is very organized, helpful, and responsible, and is the friendly face you see first upon entering the office. Outside of work, Bailey enjoys going to the gym and taking walks with her husband Zane and their dog Arlo.