Our Staff

Christopher Whitten, Au.D., CCC-A

Audiologist

Dr. Whitten, owner of Reserve Hearing is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA). Bringing people back into the conversations, and reconnecting them with friends and family though better hearing is what gives meaning to Dr. Whitten’s work.

He’s happy to be back in Northeast Ohio, where he grew up watching his father deliver better hearing for many years. A local advocate for improving the lives of seniors in the Stow area, Dr. Whitten delivers meal on wheels over his lunch hour. He also spends one week a year in Mexico on humanitarian missions bringing health care to people in need.

Valerie Lingro

Valerie is based out of the Brook Park Office. Valerie is originally from Maple Heights and has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Benefits Administration. Valerie enjoys spending time outdoors exploring, gardening and playing with her dog Max. She is an avid crocheter and has been known to frequent antique malls and estate sales. Valerie has a propensity for history and is always ready to travel. 

Cindy Lanning

Cindy works in several locations. Mayfield, Mentor and Ashtabula. Cindy has been working as an Audiologist in Northeast Ohio for 29 years. She has a passion for working with pediatrics and helping people hear in the school systems. She is directly responsible for helping thousands of students further their academic careers. Cindy claims to have a natural green thumb and in her free time she enjoys gardening and tending to her award winning flowers. She is also very involved in her church community and is a valued member of the Reserve Hearing team.  

Julie Czerny

Julie is based out of the Stow Office. Julie is a proud graduate of Crestwood High School. She takes pride in her work and really enjoys helping others and making sure they leave with a smile. In her free time she likes to play guitar, go on hikes or spend time with her two German Shepherds. Julie has been a valued member of the Reserve Hearing team since 2022.

Gianna Righi

Gianna is based out of the Brook Park Office. Gianna graduated in 2021 with a Doctorate of Audiology after attending the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) and experiencing internships in many environments. She loves working in an office setting that allows her to treat every patient as they are – a unique individual with unique hearing needs. When not at work, she can often be found sewing stuffed animals, creating origami, and reading nonfiction.

Lisa Weatherholt

Lisa is based out of the Westlake office. Lisa is a proud graduate of Lake Catholic High School and has earned a MA Degree from Sanford brown. Due to her deep Cleveland roots, she’s a little known pierogi expert. She has two wonderful daughters and loves spending time with her family as well as her dog Zeus.  Lisa has been in the industry for 5 years and with the Reserve Hearing Team since 2020.

Patient Reviews

Read a Few of Our Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5 Stars based on 57 Reviews on Google.

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office!

Very nice office, clean and organized. Dr Whitten is very friendly and helpful.

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Heather McCue, on Google

Really impressed with the service from Dr Whitten. Was able to get an appointment right away. The office was easy to find. No complaints. :)

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murphy dickason, on Google

I have been a patient for over 3 hears and have gotten two hearing aides from them. The support and exams I have received have been excellent. I damaged one aide and it was repaired in minutes at no cost. I highly recommend you consider them.

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Jeff & Mary Ann X, on Google

I had a wonderful experience w Dr Whitten. I work long hrs at work and I was late for my apt. Dr Whitten stayed late in his office and waited for me. He gave me a thorough ear exam w excellent clean equipments. And explained the different functions of the...

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Margaret Wong, on Google

Maria did a wonderful job for me today. She not only cleaned my hearing aids, but she retrained me on using all of the programs. Then she printed out instructions so that I would remember them. Great visit.

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Donna Jackson, on Google

I'm very happy with the experience I had with Reserve Hearing Center. The receptionist, the audiologist, the people who called me while arranging the appointments, everything has been top notch. I like the way the audiologist took his time with me, and recommended,(after I limited the choice to white or...

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Michael Reddaway, on Google

I have had very positive experiences with this organization in both their Stow and Mayfield offices. I couldn't be more pleased with my hearing aid - should have gotten it sooner - and the staff have always been knowledgeable, professional and courteous.

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John, on Google

Would like to say working with Mary Ann has been a pleasure! Very efficient very kind and understanding! Always called back and good follow up with us! Couldn’t have gotten thru this process of getting a new hearing aid for my husband with out her! Thank you very much

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Karen Figush, on Google

I'm very happy with the experience I had with Reserve Hearing Center. The receptionist, the audiologist, the people who called me while arranging the appointments, everything has been top notch. I like the way the audiologist took his time with me, and recommended,(after I limited the choice to white or...

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Michael Reddaway, on Google

I have had very positive experiences with this organization in both their Stow and Mayfield offices. I couldn't be more pleased with my hearing aid - should have gotten it sooner - and the staff have always been knowledgeable, professional and courteous.

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John, on Google

Would like to say working with Mary Ann has been a pleasure! Very efficient very kind and understanding! Always called back and good follow up with us! Couldn’t have gotten thru this process of getting a new hearing aid for my husband with out her! Thank you very much

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Karen Figush, on Google

Awesome experience. Took my mother here before it was Reserve Hearing. I’m so pleased with the new ownership. The updates to the waiting room, and the professional service that is provided from their Audiologist. Would definitely recommend. Keep up the good work.

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murphy dickason, on Google

My mother Julie Kasebier recently purchased a hearing aid through the Reserve Hearing Center in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The staff there were very patient and kind. They took the necessary time to explain this new medical device to her. She could not be happier with her new hearing aid. She...

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Kyle Gerardi, on Google

Excellent service, friendly and professional staff!

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William Forsythe, on Google

The audiologist was great. He really helped with my hearing aids. Helped me understand how things work with technology. (Thank God)

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Bridget McCabe-Dixon, on Google

My Mom recently passed away and I called to see if her (nearly new) hearing aids could be reprogrammed for a woman at church. The answer was yes, and when we appeared for our appointment, the staff was SO lovely. Not just helpful, but adept. The lady who received Mom's...

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Shari Allwood, on Google

Took my mother to Reserve Hearing Center in Mentor. The service was excellent! The provider was very thorough. Explained the test results in great detail, and gave us recommendations on what type of hearing aid would help with her type of loss. They worked with my mothers insurance, and allowed...

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murphy dickason, on Google

Excellent service, friendly and professional staff!

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William Forsythe, on Google

The audiologist was great. He really helped with my hearing aids. Helped me understand how things work with technology. (Thank God)

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Bridget McCabe-Dixon, on Google

My Mom recently passed away and I called to see if her (nearly new) hearing aids could be reprogrammed for a woman at church. The answer was yes, and when we appeared for our appointment, the staff was SO lovely. Not just helpful, but adept. The lady who received Mom's...

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Shari Allwood, on Google

Took my mother to Reserve Hearing Center in Mentor. The service was excellent! The provider was very thorough. Explained the test results in great detail, and gave us recommendations on what type of hearing aid would help with her type of loss. They worked with my mothers insurance, and allowed...

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murphy dickason, on Google

Excellent service, friendly and professional staff!

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William Forsythe, on Google

The audiologist was great. He really helped with my hearing aids. Helped me understand how things work with technology. (Thank God)

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Bridget McCabe-Dixon, on Google

My Mom recently passed away and I called to see if her (nearly new) hearing aids could be reprogrammed for a woman at church. The answer was yes, and when we appeared for our appointment, the staff was SO lovely. Not just helpful, but adept. The lady who received Mom's...

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Shari Allwood, on Google

Took my mother to Reserve Hearing Center in Mentor. The service was excellent! The provider was very thorough. Explained the test results in great detail, and gave us recommendations on what type of hearing aid would help with her type of loss. They worked with my mothers insurance, and allowed...

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murphy dickason, on Google