Our Team

Dr. Ranft joined the practice in 1989 and along with our founder, Dr. Andrew Davidson, formed the Tipp Eye Center in 1995. 

A lifelong resident of the Miami Valley, after graduating from Fairborn Baker High School in 1981, Dr. Ranft graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University, with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. In 1989, he graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Optometry with dual degrees, his Doctor of Optometry and a master’s degree in corneal physiology. Dr. Ranft’s research on oxygen permeability of rigid contact lenses was published in the Contact Lens Spectrum and was presented to the American Academy of Optometry. 

He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Ohio Optometric Association, and the Miami Valley Society of Optometrists. Dr. Ranft has served as the president of Tipp City Rotary, Tipp-Monroe Optimists and the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce. He is Vice President and Chairman of the Distribution Committee for Tipp City Foundation. 

Dr. Ranft and his wife Noel live in Tipp City with their rescue dog Rosie.  They have three adult children, all graduates of Tippecanoe High School and several grandchildren.  In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, golf and philanthropy. 

Dr. Pierron joined the practice in June of 2024. From a young age, he had an interest in learning about vision and decided to pursue Optometry as his career. 

Originally from Maria Stein, Ohio, Dr Pierron attended Marion Local High School, graduating as class valedictorian. He attended Wright State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated summa cum laude. He then went on to The Ohio State University College of Optometry, graduating cum laude and earning his doctorate in 2024. 

Dr Pierron is interested in many facets of optometry and has special interests in ocular disease, contact lenses, and binocular vision. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and Ohio Optometric Association. 

He currently resides in Anna with his wife, Maria, their daughter, Alice, and their dog, Chester. Outside of work, Dr Pierron enjoys hiking, birdwatching, and family genealogy. 

Yvonda is a licensed optician and has been working for Tipp Eye Center since 2021. She began her optical career in 1986. Yvonda loves being an optician because it combines healthcare and helping people see with fashion. Her motto is, “Life is too short for boring glasses!” Yvonda loves fashion, photography, and helping others. She lives in Arcanum with her husband, John, and her adorable dog, Paris.

Allison has been with the Tipp Eye Center since 2012. After growing up and living in Tipp City her whole life, she married her husband, Wade, in 2013 and moved to his family farm in Xenia where they currently reside with their son Henry, labradoodle Clive, and more chickens than she can count. When she isn't busy helping in the fields or with the dairy cows she enjoys gardening, canning, taking walks, camping, and hunting with her family. One of her favorite parts of working for Tipp Eye Center are the patients. She enjoys meeting new patients and visiting with ones she has known most of her life.

Amanda began her career with Tipp Eye Center in 2018 as a Receptionist and was promoted to Optometric Technician in May 2025. She enjoys working closely with patients and bringing her comedic sense of humor to their experience while helping care for their eye health. Becoming more hands-on with patients has been one of the highlights of her career thus far. Amanda is the youngest of three children raised in a family of first responders. Outside of work, she enjoys tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, as well as various crafts. Amanda lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband, Kegan, and their spunky pup, Smokie Jo.

Kelsie has been a Receptionist at Tipp Eye Center since November of 2025. She loves her job because she enjoys helping patients on a more personal level. It is important to Kelsie to make sure her patients feel heard and cared for. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, listening to "screamo" music, and spending time with her girlfriend, Kayla, and Kayla's son, Miles. She currently resides in Sidney with her two dogs Pepper and Trixie.