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Dr. Jeffrey Holland

Owner/Optometrist

Dr. Jeffrey Holland is a Boulder native. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts, and later went on to Pacific University in Oregon where he graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry in 2002. During his time at Pacific, Dr. Holland was the president of ‘Amigos Eye Care’, where he organized and participated in eye care trips to developing countries. It was during one of those trips that he met his wife Ainash. Dr. Holland is very dedicated to his profession and enjoys attending vision conferences each year with members of his staff to keep up on new trends and technologies in the eye care industry. Away from work Dr. Holland enjoys traveling, exercise and watching sports with his two children.

Ben Anderson

ABO Certified Optician

Ben joined the College Optical team in January 2020. Equal parts Florida native and Nebraska farm boy, he attended music school in Los Angeles and Chicago before winding up in Boulder in 2013 to continue his studies. Like many CU students, Ben met Dr. Holland as a patient, and his eyes have thanked him ever since! Ben thoroughly enjoys getting to know people, and feels lucky to serve College Optical’s wide range of customers, helping them improve their look and vision through eyewear. When not at work, he’s more than likely reading, writing, playing his horn, listening to music or podcasts, or cooking vegan fare. Funny story: Ben was born on April Fools’ Day (no foolin’), and he takes his birthday very seriously.

Brenan McManus

ABO Certified Optician

Brenan was born and raised in Pueblo, but has lived in the Boulder area for 20 years. He started working at College Optical in 2003 while he was earning his degree in architecture from CU. He now has a wonderful wife, Kendra, and an amazing daughter, Vivian. As the longest tenured employee, Brenan possesses optical knowledge that can only be gained through experience. It’s what makes him an excellent optician and the resident technical expert. He is a die-hard Denver Broncos fan, and literally counts the days between football seasons. His other interests include golfing, smoking meats, and spending time with his family & friends.

Rachelle Hanson

Staff Member

Although new to the world of optics, Rachelle is excited to expand her knowledge and skills. She is happy to help, whether that be finding the perfect pair of glasses for our patients, teaching someone how to put in contact lenses, or answering peoples questions. She fancies herself a bit of a jack of all trades, having dabbled in many industries, and loves to add new experiences to her repertoire. She is thrilled to be a part of the team here at College Optical and looks forward to learning all that she can. New to Boulder, Rachelle spends her time off exploring the city and finding new trails to hike. When she's not out adventuring, she loves to settle down with a good book or work on her paintings.

Danny Neubert

ABO Certified Optician

Danny has been at College Optical since 2006. His versatile skill set help keep things running smoothly. Whether it’s pre-testing patients, dealing with insurance, or teaching someone how to use contact lenses, Danny does a little bit of everything. He’s the resident joker and likes to keep the mood light with his sense of humor. Danny is passionate about writing and graduated from CU with a degree in journalism. He loves music and live shows, and can be found at Red Rocks several times throughout the summer. Danny’s other hobbies include golfing (both disc and regular), going to movies, playing Xbox, mountain biking, and snowboarding. He currently lives in Arvada with his wife Elise and their dog. As a native, Danny loves all Colorado sports teams but his favorite is the Denver Nuggets, whom he has vowed to honor with a tattoo should they ever win the NBA championship.

Clients testimonials

"The Best Frame Selection In Colorado"

Illegal Pete

“The folks at College Optical made it easy and fun to get an exam and choose new frames. The staff provided expert guidance in finding styles that look great and feel comfortable. They have a great selection of new fashions and the exam table is so cool!”

Chris Anderson, Southwest Research Institute