HEARING LAB TECHNOLOGY, LLC
FORT WORTH, TX

Tim Schnell is the Founder, President and CEO of Lucid Hearing, makers of advanced hearing aids and amplification devices. Formerly Hearing Lab Technology, Lucid built their reputation and business providing smart hearing aids Powered by Lucid’s adaptive dynamic range optimization technology. Schnell began his career at Sam’s Club®, a division of Walmart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), in 1987. At the age of 25 he was promoted to divisional vice president. Schnell continued his career with Sam’s Club until 1997, directing all electronics division purchases for various hardline categories including office electronics, computer software, cellular, housewares and small appliances, music, pre-recorded video, and sporting goods. Prior to launching Lucid Hearing, Schnell founded Good Sportsman Marketing LLC, a manufacturer and seller of outdoor products, including surveillance and action cameras and hearing amplification and protection devices. Josephine Person La Fayette is the Vice President of Human Resources for Lucid, makers of advanced hearing aids, audio entertainment and amplification devices. She joined the company in August 2015 and is responsible for human resources, talent and organizational development and corporate communications. Her responsibilities include the critical role of recruiting and training the Lucid Certified Hearing Specialists in more than 500 Sam’s Club Powered by Lucid Hearing Solution Centers. Jeff Rutan is the Chief Financial Officer for Lucid, makers of advanced hearing aids, audio entertainment and amplification devices. He joined the company in 2014 after having spent 23 years in finance and accounting. Rutan most enjoys his AMPED Lucid headphones when listening to the Kansas City Royals game on mlb.com. Rutan holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Texas Christian University, M.J. Neeley School of Business. Vice President Sales, Marketing, Product & Inventory Management Vice President Sales, Marketing, Product & Inventory Management Gary Boyer is the Director of Product Management for Lucid, makers of advanced hearing aids, audio entertainment and amplification devices. He joined the company in April 2016. Boyer most appreciates being able to switch from music to calls to conversation with the touch of a button on his Lucid AMPED headphones. Boyer has served as the International Sourcing Product Manager for Sela Products and as Director of Product Development/Marketing/Sales for Fourstar Group. He has also served as Vice President Sales/Marketing and Principal at Ferris Marketing Inc (FMI). Prior to joining FMI, he was a buyer of computer accessories for CompUSA. Tim Austin is the EVP-COO of Lucid Hearing, makers of advanced hearing aids and amplification devices. He joined the company in February of 2015, with responsibilities including the critical role of leading the field operations team and select supporting arms of the company. Austin began his career in store operations at Walmart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), in 1990. Over the following 20 years, Austin progressed through multiple assignments including VP-Regional General Manager and Vice President of Store Planning. In 2010, Austin left Walmart to join Sears Holdings where he held positions of Vice President Retail Services and most recently SVP and Head of the Kmart field operations team. The mission of “Helping People Hear Better” is the driving force behind the Lucid Field Operations team and what makes Tim very proud to be associated with Lucid Hearing. Austin resides in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area with his family. My grandkids admitted that I was making them crazy… asking them to repeat everything. Now I hear it all and I may go crazy. As the kids say, 'LOL'! Contact us today to schedule a complimentary hearing test at a Hearing Center near you, and to learn more about our full range of hearing enhancement, protection and audio products. Please call us toll-free at 800-785-6052.