Hear for the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… as we launch our annual ‘Hear for The Holidays’ competition to help a special somebody by giving them the gift of hearing this festive season.

It’s been another challenging year for us all, which is why we’re looking forward to spreading some festive cheer with your help.

Since hearing loss affects 1 in 8 people within the US, there will most likely be one person at your dinner table this year who will struggle to keep up with conversations and miss out on all the joy that the holidays bring. It’s the time of year for togetherness, but hearing loss often leads to those suffering feeling isolated and alone.

We hear many reasons why people avoid seeking treatment for hearing loss. Whether they have yet to come to terms with their hearing loss, or they simply cannot commit to hearing care due to financial reasons – we’re here to help.

Since opening our doors, we have been dedicated to giving back the gift of sound to our Torrance community and beyond by providing hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation to individuals who could not otherwise afford the care they need.

This is why we need your help this holiday season in choosing the perfect candidate to WIN a complimentary pair of hearing aids and premium care.

If there’s someone special in your life – whether it’s a friend, neighbor, colleague, or loved one – that you believe would benefit from better hearing, then you can nominate them by completing the form on this page.

Share the reasons why you believe they deserve this gift of a lifetime.

Nominations close on November 30th, 2021, and the lucky winner will be announced shortly after.

We will then invite the winner to have a comprehensive hearing assessment to fit them with a new pair of hearing aids just in time to enjoy the holiday season with the ones they love.

We wish you the best of luck!

Meet Co-Founder, Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson is co-owner of Preferred Hearing Centers, with her husband Mark Johnson. At Preferred Hearing Centers, Brenda fills the role of office administrator and bookkeeper. Brenda is a Florida native who spent her early childhood years in Clewiston, FL.  At the age of eight, her family relocated to Fort Myers, where she lived until 2005.

After high school, Brenda joined the Lee County Tax Collector’s office and worked in various positions. Her last years there were spent as the lead manager of a large special assessments department. Her skills in customer service, record keeping, payment processing, staff management, and all things clerical were enhanced and developed during her employment.

After resigning from the Tax Collectors office, Brenda took a position as administrative assistant at her local Fort Myers church. She loved being involved in the church life, and also in serving the pastors and members. Brenda also served as the singles ministry leader until she married Mark.

In 2003, Brenda met Mark at a church event (sounds like a movie title).  They were joyfully married 9 months later.  In 2005, they moved to Englewood, FL where they built a successful hearing aid business from the ground up.  Englewood was a delightful place to live.  After ten years, and with three offices up and running successfully – they were made an offer they could not refuse.  A Corporate Hearing Aid Center purchased the business.

Shortly thereafter, the decision was made to move back to Orlando, Mark’s previous hometown.  The grandchildren, who live in the Orlando area, were a big motivation for the move. Shortly after arriving in Orlando, Mark & Brenda started Preferred Hearing Centers and have built it into one of the most successful hearing aid offices in Florida.

The role of nana is the best position Brenda has ever had, and spending time with her grandchildren is her favorite thing to do.  Her hobbies include reading, walking, and cycling.  She is an avid nature lover and enjoys time on the beach or hikes in the woods.  She and Mark currently attend Embassy Intl. Church in Orlando where they serve in several capacities.