Hearing Associates – Belmond

Alex Crippin, President of Hearing Associates, holds a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University in Psychology. With a background that blends counseling and technology, he leads the practice with a focus on patient-centered care and team development. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, and raised in Storm Lake, Alex now lives in Mason City with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Lincoln and London.

Caroline Cross earned a Bachelor of Arts in speech and hearing science and another in psychology from the University of Iowa. She later completed her Doctor of Audiology at the same institution. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies in vestibular sciences and disorders from Salus University. Caroline specializes in hearing conservation and adult diagnostics. She lives in Mason City, Iowa, with her husband, Justin, and their cats, Willow and Ash. She enjoys baking and reading.