Our Staff

Scott Benedict, HID

Hearing Instrument Dispenser

Scott is a Hearing Instrument Dispenser. Scott attended St. Cloud State and Gustavus where he played football and studied business management and mass communications. He began his career in the hearing health industry traveling to clinics from Hayward, Wisconsin to Owatonna, Minnesota ultimately settling in in Brainerd, Minnesota.

After years of traveling to clinics, Scott is happy to call the Twin Cities home again where he can stay close with family and friends.  Scottie has a passion for helping patients improve their hearing and appreciates being able to see first-hand the impact that can be had on a patient’s quality of life.

When not at work Scottie enjoys fishing, playing recreational sports, movie and spending time with family.

Erin Mathena

Regional Administrative Coordinator

Erin is the Regional Administrative Coordinator for Minnesota and Wisconsin. With 11 years of experience in customer service, she joined The Hearing Center in 2023. Erin began her journey in the medical field in 2020 after completing her Health Unit Coordinator certification at Anoka Technical College.

What fuels Erin’s passion for the hearing world is the opportunity to improve the quality of life for everyone who walks through the door. She finds joy in hearing stories of people experiencing the world anew—whether it’s the first time they hear the birds or realize how many sounds their house makes.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys golfing, painting, drawing, and spending time at coffee shops with a good book. She also cherishes moments with family and friends, and of course, her cats are always a highlight.

Tereza Krogseng

Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee

Bio coming soon.

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Customer Reviews

Melinda Fitzgerald, on Google

My first visit to the center for a hearing test and hearing aid repair. The staff was excellent! Extremely helpful took time to explain everything. Can’t say enough about how positive the experience was!

PWK, on Google

Tara is very knowledgeable and helpful

Jeff Nobles, on Google

This is the best experience I ever had. They are very friendly and Scott is so good and knowledgeable in what he does. He explained everything so I could understand everything,and he answered all my questions. I will recommend them to everyone I know who need a hearing test or...

Angelika Ashmead, on Google

The tech was absolutely amazing. Retested my hearing after he saw the prior audiology report from a different provider. walked me through my options and we tested some device options. I am now test driving a pair before making decision. I would highly recommend the Hearing Center and am happy...

keith epperson, on Google

The Hearing Center in Golden Valley is staffed with professional, knowledgeable and friendly folks who helped me get the best hearing possible.

Jeanne Gallaher, on Google

🌈Wonderful experience at The Hearing Center as I was 💃🏽greeted courteously at the Front Desk & then Checked by Scott Benedict & 🙏given his analysis that calmed my hearing problem fears🙏. Will be back in 2027 to get update on my hearing issues🙏

Serita Nath, on Google
Richard Robinson, on Google

First time visiting The Hearing Center today! I had not had my hearing checked in decades so didn’t know what to expect. It was a wonderful experience from the moment I arrived until my appointment ended. Scott tested my hearing and was very informative and helpful. He explained the details...

Theresa, on Google

They have been very helpful and they take the time to explain how things work been coming here ever since I got my first pair of Hearing Aids

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