Doctors & Staff
Jaime A. Hazen, OD
Doctor Jaime (Balzan) Hazen, is a Wheatland native, born in 1986 and graduated from Wheatland High School in 2004. During high school she was active in sports, student council and the school newspaper.
In the fall 2004 she started attending Chadron State College in Nebraska. While there she spent two years working at an optometry office and decided her career path to optometry. The year 2008 took Doctor Hazen to Forest Grove, Oregon and Pacific University College of Optometry. During her years there she married Matt Hazen of Worland, Wyoming and she filled the position of Trustee to the American Optometric Student Association.
As of January 2013 Doctor Hazen and her husband, Matt bought the practice to continue giving eye care to the community she grew up in. Here, she is surrounded by her family and raises her two kids.
Donna Karolak – Office Manager
The gears behind the scenes, Donna is the Office/Billing Manager, She has been with the office since 2007 assuring the accounts and insurance documents have t’s crossed and i’s dotted.
She and her husband Bob are transplants to Wheatland from Illinois. They continue to brave the winds to enjoy Wyoming living with their animals in the wide open spaces.
Donna Kinsley – Office Assistant
Donna Kinsley is the friendly face you’ve seen at the front desk for years. Donna gets you scheduled, and welcomes you into the office. She is the baby of her large family and thus makes sure you enjoy your visit at Mud Springs Vision. Be sure to ask her opinion on your next funky glasses!
Donna’s family is her pride and joy and she continues to cheer on grandkids through school events and sports.
Collen Hogan- Front Desk Representative
Service with a smile and a helping hand, Colleen joined the team in 2024. On the phone, or in person she will assure you start your eye care journey with a smile! With a background in healthcare, she has been a great addition to Mud Springs.
Colleen moved west from the midwest, and several of her family have joined her in Wheatland. She is a caretaker at heart, giving many her time and joy.
Caitlin Sheeley – Optometric Assistant
Caitlin Sheeley is Dr. Hazen’s right had in the optical. Adjusting, repairing and fitting glasses to your unique needs is her claim to fame. Caitin started with Muds Springs soon after COVID and has grown and learned many aspects of the optical trade. Her friendly demeanor and knowledge will get you into your new favorite glasses!
Caitlin married her husband Adonis in 2019 and is the fierce mother bear of three kids. A Nebraska transplant, Caitlin loves the mountains and outdoors but is still adjusting to our Wyoming wind!
Hunter Sission-Optometric Assistant
Home town girl Hunter Sisson joined Mud Springs in 2024 as an optometric tech. Her energy adds a spark to the office and she cannot wait to help your vision reach it’s full potential.
Hunter grew up in Wheatland and was a softball slugger while in high school. Look for her to help you through the vision testing with a smile!