Audiology First

Glenn Hole and his wife Deanna Hole became the new owners of Audiology First in March 2022. 

Glenn has been at Audiology First since it opened in 2015. Under the mentorship of Dr. Thomas Copps, one of Alberta's most experienced Audiologists, Glenn has helped Audiology First become Lethbridge's center for excellence in hearing care.

Glenn graduated with a bachelor's degree (hons) from the University of Bristol, England (2009), and subsequently completed a Masters of Clinical Audiology from Salus University, Pennsylvania.

Glenn comes from a hospital audiology background, working as an NHS (National Health Service) audiologist at both the Royal United Hospital in Bath, and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. Glenn has also received instruction and training at Southmead Hospital and St. Michael's Hill Audiology departments, at Salus University in Pennsylvania USA, and the University Medical Center Cochlear Implant program, Miami USA. Glenn is a published researcher with interests in psychoacoustics, hearing aid technology, tinnitus and hyperacusis.

He has given a number of lectures at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society in Calgary, and at the Lethbridge Seniors Community Organization (LSCO).

Shibna Kunhimon originally trained as an audiologist in India. She brings a wealth of clinical expertise and knowledge from her previous work in a busy specialist clinic.

Joseph Tomlinson joined Audiology First in January 2022. Joseph and his wife are the parents of a child who was born with a significant hearing loss. This provides him with a unique, first hand perspective on the effects and challenges of living with a hearing loss.

Joseph holds a Bachelor's of Science in Hearing science from Anglia Ruskin University, and a foundation degree in Hearing aid Audiology from De Montford University, England. Joseph has worked as a lecturer at Anglia Ruskin university in the UK, assessing and supervising students enrolled in the Hearing aid Audiologist course at the university. He has many years of experience working in Audiology and hearing care clinics in England as a Hearing aid Audiologist.

Holly Weinkauf offers essential administrative support, patient guidance, maintenance and cleaning of hearing devices, troubleshooting of hearing aid connectivity issues, billing, and appointment management.

Deanna Hole is responsible for many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep Audiology First running smoothly. 

Deanna has also studied creative writing at the University of Calgary. As well as managerial support, Deanna provides guidance on content writing, marketing, communications and patient experience.