Our Staff

Dr. Paul Brueggeman has spend the last 16 years as a clinical audiologist focusing his clinical work on hearing aid fittings and the rehabilitation of hearing for people with hearing loss. He has written numerous articles on topics involving hearing rehabilitations, as well as two academic textbook chapters. Dr. Brueggeman is dedicated to ensuring that your needs are met and will work diligently to provide the most excellent hearing care possible. Paul is a native of South Dakota who has spend his career serving the needs of those with hearing loss. He and his wife have two boys and live in Sioux Falls where they enjoy biking, camping and traveling. Dr. Brueggeman also enjoys mountain biking, watching SDSU football and autocross racing.

Jim Dodds is a Hearing Instrument Specialist operating out of satellite clinics in Brookings and Freeman, SD. He has spent 30+ years successfully treating patients and reconnecting them to the sounds of life. Mr. Dodds was raised in White Lake, SD where he graduated from high school. He then furthered his studies at Dakota State University in Madison, SD graduating with a business degree in 1967. Thereafter, he resided in Madison, SD and worked for Cenex many years before changing his career to help people hear better.  After having successful clinics in North Platte and Lincoln, NE he retired and moved to Dell Rapids to be near family. The Sioux Falls center asked Jim to join their team part time and help treat patients and guide them on choosing the best technology to advance their hearing. He is happy to be with the Sound Decision team and loves helping people hear better. Jim has four children and one grandchild that he loves spending time with. He enjoys golfing in his spare time as well.