Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Rockrimmon Vision Source the leading provider of vision care products and services in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Jerry A. Hendricks
Dr. Hendricks is a Colorado Springs native and was previously a Systems Aerospace engineer. Dr. Hendricks is a past president of the Southern Colorado Optometric Society. He is on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Chapter of Safari Club International and Sportsmen for Community. He is a longtime volunteer with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.
Education:
- 1998 – Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry
- 1997 – Internships at Pacific University Strabismus Referral Center, Pacific University Family Vision Center, and Eye Institute of Utah (LASIK/Cataract center)
- 1989 – Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
- State Licensure: Colorado
- Certified Therapeutic/Diagnostic Optometrist
- Southern Colorado Optometric Society
- Colorado Optometric Association
- American Optometric Association
- Optometric Consultant to School Districts 20 and 49
- Academy District 20 Physicians Advisory Board
Dr. Keely M. Knoche
Dr. Knoche is originally from western Texas but has resided in Colorado Springs since 2003. She is a previous board member and longtime supporter of the Junior League of Colorado Springs and a past officer of the Southern Colorado Optometric Society. She has served as an alumnae advisor for Kappa Alpha Theta at Colorado College and is currently serving as a mentor for recently licensed optometrists through the Colorado Optometric Association. She also enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools and spends most of her free time chauffeuring her son and daughter to their different activities around town.
Education:
- 2004 – Doctor of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston College of Optometry
- 2003 – Internships at Dishler Laser Institute (Denver) and Evans Army Community Hospital (Fort Carson)
- 2000 – Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Texas Tech University
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
- State Licensure: Colorado
- Certified Therapeutic/Diagnostic Optometrist
- Southern Colorado Optometric Society
- Colorado Optometric Association
- American Optometric Association
Dr. Gavin J. Walters
Dr. Walters is a Colorado Springs native. He loves the Colorado outdoors as well as skiing and doing photography in his free time.
Education:
- 2022 – Doctor of Optometry, Arizona College of Optometry
- 2017 – Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, University of Colorado Springs
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
- State Licensure: Colorado
- Certified Therapeutic/Diagnostic Optometrist
- Southern Colorado Optometric Society
- Colorado Optometric Association
- American Academy of Optometry