Hearing Aid Center in Waycross

Jerry Carver is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist in the state of Georgia. Jerry grew up in the Douglas, Georgia, area enjoying fishing, hunting and camping with cousins.  During childhood, Jerry helped his grandparents on their farm picking peas and watermelons.  Jerry liked moving the cows between pastures.  He always tried to call the cows like his Papa.  As Jerry grew older, he spent time working in construction and carpentry.  He learned work ethic and its ok to sweat for a living.      

Jerry moved to Waycross, in 2011 to care for his grandparents. During this time, he helped his grandfather overcome many health obstacles, including hearing loss.  Jerry learned the challenges his Papa faced with understanding at a doctor’s appointment one day, which Jerry found very alarming.  They immediately scheduled an appointment for a hearing test with Audibel Hearing Aid Centers in Waycross and discovered his Papa had a significant hearing loss.  They decided the best solution was to purchase a set of hearing aids for his Papa.  With the hearing aids, Jerry realized his Papa was enjoying life again.  His Papa always loved to talk, but the hearing loss hindered that ability.  His Papa got all that enjoyment back with hearing aids.  Wayne Murphy, the hearing instrument specialist helping Jerry’s Papa, noticed Jerry’s interest in hearing aids at the appointments and offered Jerry an opportunity to further his knowledge about hearing loss and its solutions.  Jerry decided to pursue this path and began his career in the hearing aid industry by joining Audibel Hearing Aid Centers team in 2012.  Through this experience, Jerry discovered his passion for helping individuals with hearing difficulties achieve better hearing.

Jerry loves helping people have a better quality of life with their families through better hearing. Jerry strives to understand each customer’s hearing loss and provide the best hearing aid solution. Jerry enjoys building relationships with patients that lead to excellent long-term care and service. Jerry is dedicated to helping his customers in their journey to better hearing.

Shortly after becoming involved in the hearing aid industry, Jerry met his wife, Sarah. They have 2 children, Alexis and Jeremiah.  Jerry loves spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and playing golf.

Carrie Heard is a Patient Care Coordinator.  Carrie grew up in Wilcox County, GA.  At the age of 14, Carrie started working at the local IGA, and continued working with IGA throughout her high school years. Carrie graduated from Wilcox County High School in 1995.  

Carrie attended Ben-Hill Irwin Technology School, and received a diploma in Telecommunications in 1996. She worked in this field for about 4 years around the Warner Robins/Macon area before deciding to pursue a career with more people interaction. 

Carrie sought employment with Dr. Lina Harper’s, M.D., office, which gave her a sense of fulfillment. The most important part about working with patients to her, is always making them feel like family and not a chart number. “Kindness, humility, and compassion go a long way, in this world, and it is completely !!!” says Carrie.  

After 5 ½ years, Carrie left Dr. Harper’s office to help care for her father in his last years.  She feels blessed to have shared that time with him. Her father had many health issues including hearing loss.  Some days writing on notebook paper was their only way of communication.  Carrie understands not being able to hear well, or participate in conversation, may lead to depression, reclusion, and missing some of lives greatest moments.   

In 2022, Carrie joined Audibel Hearing Aid Centers in Waycross, Georgia.   Daily, Carrie enjoys working with customers utilizing her customer service experience.  Carrie never meets a stranger.  She believes hearing aids are an accessory like glasses and nothing to be ashamed of.  Carrie states “Hearing at your best capacity is Thriving!”   

Carrie is married with 3 beautiful girls. Being a mother has been Carrie’s most rewarding job.  When not spending time with her girls, Carrie enjoys cooking, cleaning, and working outdoors with her flowers.  Photography interests Carrie because she loves to capture life’s special moments and the good Lord’s beauties of nature.