Hearing By Design’s Newport, Oregon Office

Elizabeth continued to work toward her goal of becoming Board Certified in 2018 while obtaining her Washington State License in 2018. At that time, she began working with Mr. Rick Giles who mentored her and transitioned his successful business into her ownership in 2020. Rick Giles is continuing to mentor Elizabeth and is also the former President of the International Hearing Society. Mrs. Miller is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Washington Hearing society.  As of 2022, Elizabeth has been elected to the NBC-HIS Executive Council.

• National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) Board Member

She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Washington graduating Sigma Cum Laude. Dr. McEachern worked for Dr. Richard Vorhees in Seattle and later Dr. John Epley in Portland, both internationally recognized Otologists. Dr. McEachern started her private audiology practice and hearing aid center in 1982 in Newport, Oregon. In 2008 Dr. McEachern earned her Doctorate in Audiology with a perfect 4.0 GPA from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences. She continues to offer comprehensive and caring hearing services in Lincoln County.

In 1994 Keith moved to the Oregon coast and worked with the local ambulance. Keith worked for a time with the local supermarket and noticed that he had a hearing problem. He made an appointment to see Dr. McEachern. He was successfully fitted with hearing instruments and was later offered a job working with Dr. McEachern. Keith earned his Hearing Aid Specialist License in 2007. In 2009 Keith also became certified as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist. Keith enjoys walks on the beach, traveling, photography, and patient care.