Benjamin A Pettit, Au.D.
Founder & Owner of Hearken
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Pettit has had close connections to Kirksville area for over 15 years. Although, originally from Oregon, Dr. Pettit first came to the Kirksville area in 2007 as a traveling missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His love for the area grew when, he married a Kirksville resident, Michaila Vorkink. Together they have seven beautiful children. Dr. Pettit finds his greatest joy in working and playing with his family. Musically inclined, he enjoys singing, playing the piano, guitar, flute and ukulele. In fact, it was his love of music and sound that inspired him to pursue a career in Audiology where he could help people enjoy the sounds of life. Dr. Pettit stays fit by participating in many sports & physical activities. Standing 6' 7", playing basketball is one of his favorites. Dr. Pettit received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Brigham Young University, and his Doctoral Degree in Audiology from Missouri State University. He has served as the President of the Missouri Academy of Audiology. Dr. Pettit has a genuine love for people and desires all to have a life of passion beyond hearing!
Kendell Bushman, HIS, COHC
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Kendell is originally from Midland, Texas. After serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in southern California, Kendell earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Brigham Young University where he was introduced to his wife Ashton Vorkink, a Kirksville native, on the intramural basketball court. To them “ball is life” but their true love is spending time with their two young children and watching them grow up. Together they enjoy all things sports and are often found playing board games around the dinner table. Being a Texas boy, Kendell is a fan of country music and lots of BBQ. He loves the summer and spending his time outdoors and in the water. Kendell has always liked solving puzzles of all kinds and working with his hands. His hands-on approach to life has helped him become a self-proclaimed ‘certified YouTube mechanic’. Kendell is always looking for another adventure and ways to bring joy, laughter, and excitement to life.
Nan Davis
Office Manager
Nan grew up in Ogden, Utah. She and her husband have lived in Kansas, Colorado and have now enjoyed living in Kirksville for over 22 years. She has four amazing children, son-in-law and three beautiful grandsons. Nan loves to spend time with her family. They enjoy boating, camping, playing and watching sporting events and movie nights with delicious snacks! In her spare time Nan is very involved in her church, school board and she loves to read, garden, shop, craft and take naps! Nan values her work at Hearken and she truly embraces the mission of “Hear Life with Passion” and has seen the benefits of assistive devices in her own family. If Nan could go anywhere in the world, she would go to a coastal paradise and stay in a cozy beach bungalow. She strives to follow one of her favorite quotes: “Love the life you live; live the life you love”!
Linda Martin
Billing Specialist
Linda was born and raised in sunny California. After marriage, she and her husband moved to Oregon. They spent several years living all over the state, favoring Corvallis above all. Go Beavers! In 2003 they decided to embark on a new adventure by moving halfway across the country to Kirksville Missouri. Linda loves spending time with her family. Particularly hergrandchildren! When she has time, Linda enjoys cheddar popcorn and a good movie. Planning her dream vacation is also a favorite pastime. She dreams of a Mediterranean coastal tour of Spain, France & Italy. Her favorite quote is one she coined herself, “Find your own happy!” Linda is a great example of this, and she has used it many times to encourage her five beautiful daughters to find their own sense of ‘happy’. Working with numbers has always been one of Linda’s passions. So, her job here at Hearken as Billing Specialist is a fun challenge!
Bowen Davis
Office Assistant
Bowen was born in Greeley, Colorado and moved to Kirksville with his family as an infant. He grew up here and considers Kirksville his hometown. He graduated from Kirksville High School where he participated in football, FBLA, FCA and Choir. He continued to play football for a year at Truman State before moving down to Springfield to attend OTC/ Missouri State University where he was active in Tau Kappa Epsilon for 2 years before moving back to Kirksville. Bowen enjoys not only playing football but is an avid Denver Broncos fan. Bowen has a dog named Max, who is the “goodest boy of all time”. Bowen enjoys spending quality time with family and friends as well as being outdoors and playing Xbox. Music is a very big part of his life, and he enjoys a wide variety of genres, as well as composing music very casually as a hobby. Bowen appreciates working at Hearken Hearing & Audiology and is looking forward to what the future holds. One of Bowen's favorite quotes is, "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it."