History of Erickson Laboratories
Founded by Charles E. Erickson on May 1, 1944, chartering a unique process still used today by many in the field. Charles was compassionate, innovative, and looked up to by many of his colleagues. He and his brother Jack Erickson were both pioneers in their field. The business was passed from its founder to his son Gerald R. Erickson to Gerald’s daughter, Rebecca S. Erickson, the third generation Ocularist in the Erickson family. Located in the Seattle Medical Dental Building since 1953, Erickson Laboratories continues to provide masterfully created, restorative ocular prosthetics that are custom fabricated for each individual.
The Erickson Laboratories Team
Meet Ocularist Rebecca S. Erickson, BCO, BADO
Washington State Licensed
Rebecca is a 3rd generation Board Certified, Board Approved Diplomate, and Washington State Licensed Ocularist. She joined the family business in 1986 after being encouraged by her grandfather, Charles Erickson. She began her apprenticeship under her father, Gerald R. Erickson and received her license in 1996. She has been working at Erickson Laboratories since then; carrying on the charismatic presence Charles and Gerald generated during their time at Erickson Laboratories. Rebecca is known for her flawless prostheses and compassionate nature. She utilizes her thorough understanding of prosthetic eye creation and caring nature to give her patients the highest level of care possible. Rebecca enjoys the outdoors whether it is camping, fishing or exploring with her family and beloved dogs.
Meet Ocularist Amy Wellner, BCO, BADO
Washington State Licensed
Amy is Board Certified, Board Approved Diplomate, and Washington State Licensed Ocularist. In 1981, she was 7 years old and needed a scleral cover shell due to an injury. She became a patient of Gerald Erickson at Erickson Laboratories in Downtown Seattle. She enjoyed the atmosphere & care she received and was fascinated by the process. She began working for Rebecca Erickson at Erickson Laboratories in 1999 and was licensed in 2008 after completing her apprenticeship. She is married and has two teenage children. She can often be found watching a wrestling tournament or gymnastics meet cheering her kids and their friends or hanging out with friends and family.
Meet Office Manager Kim Pagh
Kim has been working at Erickson Laboratories since 2010. She started working at the reception desk in order to meet all of our patients and to learn some of our industry specific tasks which complemented her already extensive office skills. She became our Office Manager in 2013 and does a great job of keeping our office in good working order. She works tirelessly to make sure that insurance companies are covering at the utmost reimbursement level for each of our patients. During her time off, Kim enjoys sewing and boating with her significant other, Jim and their faithful adorable dog, Buddy!
Meet Ocularist Apprentice Angel Erickson.
Angel is a 4th generation Ocularist in training here at Erickson Laboratories. She joined our team amidst the pandemic and has been a wonderful addition. Angel has an Associate of Science Degree from Bellevue College where she passionately studied chemistry and biology. Additionally, she is a fabulous artist and is excited to grow her skills in the field of Ocularistry. Angel’s time outside of work is filled with adventures exploring the PNW accompanied by friends, family, and dogs. Her hobbies include camping, off-roading, painting, drawing and music.
Meet Patient Care Coordinator
Krystal Adams
coming soon.