Meet Our Team
John B. Davis, BC-HIS
Owner, Sound Advice Hearing Center
John began his career in the hearing industry in 1996, building and repairing hearing aids, then later earning his Hearing Instrument Specialist license in 1997. He became Nationally Board Certified in 1999 and continued to practice in Florida until 2004 when he accepted a position with Siemens (now Signia) Hearing Instruments. His job with Siemens brought him to the Carolinas as the Field Sales Account Manager, where he worked with hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, doctors, and university professors across both states. In June of 2011, John opened Sound Advice Hearing Center in Fort Mill, SC. He continued to work with Siemens/Signia Hearing as a product trainer working with clinics and presenting at hearing conferences across the US until 2017.
Since 2011, John has grown his practice and helped thousands of patients thanks to his passion and commitment to help others with their hearing needs. His nearly 30 years of expertise in the industry has enabled many patients who had given up on the thought of hearing well to regain their quality-of-life again.
John has been a member of the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club for the past 10 years where he has served on the hearing committee. He is also currently serving as the SC Hearing Aid Society President, International Hearing Society SC Chapter President & MidAtlantic Hearing Care Conference Education Committee.
Dr. Alicia M. Durkin
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Durkin joined Sound Advice Hearing Center in August 2020. She is a licensed audiologist for both North and South Carolina and is a member of both the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association. Alicia grew up in northeast Ohio and received her Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University in 2011. She then furthered her studies at The University of South Florida where she received her Doctorate of Audiology in 2016.
Dr. Durkin loves being able to help people of all ages with their communication needs and hearing health and it clearly shows. Our patients absolutely love Alicia’s warm personality, expertise, and eagerness to find them the best solution for their hearing needs.
Heather Abercrombie
Office Manager
Many of our patients have known Heather for years. Heather has been the backbone of Sound Advice Hearing Center since 2015. She handles the day-to-day operations, assists our patients with scheduling, hearing aid service, and insurance claims, just to name a few of her responsibilities. Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and is an avid Panthers, Checkers & Hurricanes fan.
Karen McAward
Patient Care Coordinator
Karen is the friendly voice and smiling face our patients are greeted with when they schedule or come in for a visit. If you need to make an appointment to come see us, need technical assistance with your hearing aid’s Bluetooth features, need your hearing aids cleaned or supplies for them, Karen is happy to assist. We are delighted to have her as part of the team at Sound Advice Hearing Center and can’t wait for you to meet her.
Barb
Patient Care Coordinator
Barb is the friendly voice and smiling face our patients are greeted with when they schedule or come in for a visit. If you need to make an appointment to come see us, need technical assistance with your hearing aid’s Bluetooth features, need your hearing aids cleaned or supplies for them, Barb is happy to assist. We are delighted to have her as part of the team at Sound Advice Hearing Center and can’t wait for you to meet her.
Jazmyn Duarte
Patient Care Coordinator
Jazmyn is the friendly voice and smiling face our patients are greeted with when they schedule or come in for a visit. If you need to make an appointment to come see us, need technical assistance with your hearing aid’s Bluetooth features, need your hearing aids cleaned or supplies for them, Jazmyn is happy to assist. We are delighted to have her as part of the team at Sound Advice Hearing Center and can’t wait for you to meet her.
