Dr. Russ Pickett was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, he attended Illinois State University where he received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Audiology. He continued his education at A.T. Still University where he received his Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) degree. He has spent his 25 year career focused on assisting those with hearing difficulties through the use of hearing aids, listening strategies, assisstive devices and counseling. Dr. Pickett enjoys golf, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is interested in WWII and general aviation activities, in fact he has his private pilot’s license. Dr. Pickett makes his home in Kirkwood, MO with his wife Dr. Sherry Pickett (also an Audiologist) and ten year-old daughter Olivia. They enjoy the companionship of Lillie, their Basset Hound.