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Company Bio

Audiphone Company has been a Cleveland landmark since 1930. We are probably the oldest hearing aid dispensing company in the United States.  Audiphone was founded by J. Leland Utley, Sr., who realized the tremendous benefit hearing amplification brought to his quality of life. Mr. Utley was with Audiphone until his passing in 1962. His son, J. Leland, Jr. continues the family-owned tradition that remains until this day.

Staff Bio

  J. Leland Utley, Jr.
Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

Mr. Utley started his career in hearing instrument dispensing in 1947. He worked with his father in downtown Cleveland in the Rose Building and later in the Williamson Building until that was torn down for the Sohio Tower. Upon his fathers passing in 1962, Mr. Utley and his wife, Nancy, continued the tradition. He opened the Rocky River office in 1975. Mr. Utley has been very active throughout his career in advocacy for the hearing impaired. He is a charter member of the National Hearing Aid Society and Ohio Hearing Aid Society, serving in all positions on the board including President.

  Frank A. Skinner
Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist   

Mr. Skinner joined the Audiphone family in 1983. That was the year he married Mr. Utley's fourth daughter, Noreen, and started his career in hearing instrument dispensing. Currently, he is the President of Audiphone Company. Frank has also been involved with issues benefiting the hearing impaired, serving several terms on the Ohio Hearing Aid Society Board, of which he is now the President. He is also a Professional Associate of the American Tinnitus Association.  

  Earl T. Gentile
Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College, Mr. Gentile received his training in hearing instrument dispensing in Syracuse, New York. In 1995, Mr. Gentile earned his Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Science. His professional career continued working for Phillips Hearing Instruments as a Midwest Field Sales Representative. Earl brings experience in both the dispensing and manufacturing aspects of the profession. Earl joined Audiphone in 1998.

  Toni Zielinski
Secretary / Receptionist

Toni brings to Audiphone over 20 years experience as a secretary and bookkeeper. She runs the day-to-day activities of the business and manages a busy schedule. Toni is very capable of helping our customers with needs regarding insurance and statements as well as accessories for their hearing instruments needs.

Mr. Blair Schwartz, M.A.
Audiologist / Consultant

Mr. Schwartz is a graduate of Kent State University with a Masters degree in Audiology. He has over 30 years experience in both clinical and dispensing practices. Mr. Schwartz provides Audiphone with audiology consulting for the special needs of our clients.

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