About Us
Meet Our Staff
At Sherwood Park Eye Centre, our dedicated team of Licensed Opticians, Optometric Assistants, and Ocular Hygienists is committed to delivering exceptional eye care to every patient. Our strong collaboration with our eye doctors enables us to offer personalized attention and comprehensive care for all aspects of your family's vision health.
We prioritize innovation through continuous training and a proactive approach, ensuring that we provide services and products that truly enhance our patients' lives. Eye care goes beyond just your glasses—it's about improving your overall quality of life. We look forward to meeting you and addressing all your eye care needs!
Mark Malishewski
General Manager & Licensed Optician
Mark is our General Manager and Licensed Optician with over 12 years of experience in Optical and 5 of them at SPEC. You will see him working here at SPEC as well as our sister office Lendrum Eye Centre. You’ll often find him fixing equipment and computers, helping out in pretest or reception, or offering his expertise in the lab. Always willing to lend a hand when asked! In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, which includes spoiling his nieces and nephew. Mark always enjoys teaching himself new things from 3D printing to anything computer related.
Jennifer Gano
Operations Manager
Jennifer is our Operations Manager at SPEC and has been with us for over 20 years! She oversees all aspects of the office in making sure we’re always delivering our best experience possible. You’ll also see her working in our lab and optical helping some of her long-time patients in fitting their newest pair of glasses. Jennifer is also an amazing potluck and party planner! Check out our social media to see her potlucks, BBQs, and parties which are always a hit! In her free time, she enjoys skiing with her son, watching chick flicks, and spending time with friends and family.
Matthew Lakusta
Optical Manager & Licensed Optician
Matthew brings two decades of expertise and a calm, patient-focused approach to our optical department. A specialist in custom lens fitting, Matthew excels at finding solutions for difficult prescriptions and providing a gentle experience for children getting their first glasses. You’ll find him working closely with our team to ensure every pair of glasses meets our high standards for quality and style. Outside the office, Matthew balances his love for books and gaming with a busy family life.
Holly Veinot
Ocular Hygienist & Certified Optometric Assistant
Holly is a Certified Optometric Assistant with over eight years of experience at SPEC! You will find her all over our office supporting every area she can, from reception to pretest, and helping dispense eyewear. Her speciality lies as one of our Certified Ocular Hygienists in consulting and treating patients for dry eyes with Radio-Frequency (RF) and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) as well as assisting Dr. Randhawa with speciality contact lens fitting. She also does cosmetic consultations and is very knowledgeable in skincare. Outside of SPEC Holly enjoys crafting, crocheting, reading and doing puzzles. Most of all she loves spending time with her kitties!
Learn more about Holly's expertise in dry eye and cosmetics by visiting our sister website: 
Lesley Parsons
Ocular Hygienist
Lesley is one of our Certified Ocular Hygienists here at Focus Aesthetics inside SPEC, but she also has experience working with our optical team in helping with your frame and lens fittings. Her speciality is all things related to using Radio-Frequency (RF) and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) to treat dry eye as well as cosmetics. She’s also one of our skincare experts! Outside of the office, she enjoys time at home with her family, cooking, baking, and all things artistic and creative. She is an artist with a focus on painting in oil and acrylic as well as making leather jewellery.
Learn more about Lesley's expertise in dry eye and cosmetics by visiting our sister website:
Erica Mack
Clinic Coordinator
Erica is our clinic Coordinator here at SPEC. She leads our pretest technicians and reception teams, ensuring a great experience for your family during their eye exams. Families will most likely meet Erica if your child is a part of our Myopia Management program where she acts as your Myopia Partner, supporting families through additional testing, appointments, and myopia treatment options. Erica also supports our social media, marketing, and blogs where she can flex her journalism background! Outside of the office she enjoys reading, writing, baking, watching comfort movies/tv shows, and spending time with her cat, Willow.
Kelly Meters
Optometric Assistant
Kelly has been one of our pretest technicians here at SPEC for over 10 years. Always ready to greet you with her friendly smile and going the extra mile to take care of you while you’re in the office. You’ll often find Kelly making sure everyone is having the best day they can, whether they need a laugh or a hug. Outside of the office, she loves to travel, especially anywhere warm with her family! She is an avid crafter and baker which means she often spoils her SPEC team!
AJ Shackel
Optical Lab Technician
AJ is our Optical Lab Technician with over 10 years of experience. He is responsible for our in-office lab where we edge (or cut) lenses down to fit your frame, tricky repairs, and being here to deliver your glasses to you with the perfect fit. Every pair of eyeglasses ordered at SPEC is evaluated by AJ to ensure all of our patients are getting the best product we can deliver! Outside of the office, AJ has a passion for the gym, growing plants and terrariums and always brings a light-hearted sense of humour to every environment.
Sara Wilson
Frame Stylist
Sara is one of our frame stylists, and is pursuing becoming a licensed Optician. Sara's eye for style and finding the perfect frame for your face will have you leaving feeling confident in your vision while getting compliments on the perfect new eyewear! When she's not working, Sara spends her time doing arts and crafts and hanging out with friends and family. Sara is crazy for pets in all shapes and sizes.
Raelee Van-Doesberg
Pretest Lead
Raelee is our pretest lead but you will also see her at reception. Her expertise lies in leading our pretest technicians in performing a wide variety of testing efficiently and as accurately as possible. Raelee brings an always positive attitude to make sure everyone feels comfortable and taken care of while we get you ready to see our doctors. She keeps busy in her free time playing with her puppies, reading, board games, puzzling and travelling. She has travelled all over including Nepal, India and Panama!
Jayden Adler
Receptionist
Jayden is the welcoming face of Sherwood Park Eye Centre, known for her empathetic personality and ability to brighten every patient's visit. As one of our receptionists, she provides friendly, positive greetings while maintaining the sharp attention to detail required to support our team. Before joining us, Jayden worked as a Heavy Duty Operator, a role that honed her focus and reliability. Outside the office, she is a movie buff and an avid board game player who loves spending time with her inner circle. If you’re looking for a recommendation, her favorite meal is a classic burger paired with a strawberry milk!
John Jamieson
Frame Stylist
John joined our team over a year ago and has quickly become an essential part of the patient journey at SPEC. As one of our Frame Stylists, John is passionate about helping patients discover unique eyewear that perfectly reflects their personal style. With a meticulous eye for detail developed during his previous career as a Night Auditor, he ensures every frame is a perfect fit for your face shape and personality. When he isn’t helping you find your next favorite pair of glasses, John is likely channeling his inner Elton John on the piano or guitar. A fan of the classics, he enjoys binging MASH*, hiking (with frequent stops for rocks), and a traditional dinner of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
Ore Ajibose
Frame Stylist
Ore is a frame stylist on our optical team who enjoys helping patients find eyewear that fits their personal style and vision needs. She is dedicated to guiding patients toward frames that boost their confidence and lenses that deliver clear, comfortable sight.
In her free time, Ore enjoys reading, baking, and catching up on The Real Housewives. A former cheerleader and track-and-field athlete, she enjoys staying active. Her favorite foods include sushi and Nigerian cuisine, and her go-to drinks are Milkis or a matcha with brown sugar syrup.
Robin Nickel
Receptionist
Robin is one of the first friendly faces you’ll see at Sherwood Park Eye Centre. As a key member of our reception team, she assists patients with booking appointments, ordering contact lenses, managing specialist referrals, and answering general inquiries. Her detail-oriented approach and caring nature ensure every patient feels supported from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside the clinic, Robin enjoys watching reality TV and spending time with close friends. She is a big fan of Korean cuisine and rarely turns down a good mojito.
Chloe Thompson
Frame Stylist
As part of our optical team, Chloe serves as a frame stylist with a passion for helping patients find eyewear that reflects their personal style. She specializes in guiding patients toward unique frames that elevate their look while ensuring clear vision and a comfortable fit.
Outside the clinic, Chloe spends her time outdoors—whether fishing, camping, visiting the lake with family and friends, or taking her three dogs to the dog park. She is an avid plant enthusiast who enjoys tending to her vegetable garden and keeping a houseful of tropical plants. Her ideal day includes a hot tea or iced coffee, accompanied by her favorite snack: potato chips.
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