Author
Robert G. Glaser, PhD, FAAA
Robert G. Glaser, PhD, FAAA, has been an independent practitioner for over 35 years and is well known for his leadership on behalf of the profession of audiology. He has served as president of the American Academy of Audiology, the Ohio Academy of Audiology, and two terms as chairman of the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. He received the Kent State University Alumni Leadership Award presented by the College of Education, Health and Human Services in 2016 and was the first recipient of the Margaret Roberts Leadership Award presented by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Dr. Glaser received his BS in speech pathology and audiology in 1969 from Bowling Green State University, MA in audiology from Kent State University in 1971, and PhD in audiology from Kent State University in 1974. He believes the strength of the profession lies in our members' ability to participate as independent providers, earning respect and confidence within their professional communities by beneficial outcomes for all patients served. Widely respected for his innovative approach to the profession through writings, presentations, and seminars on practice management given across the country, he was the owner of Audiology & Speech Associates of Dayton, Inc. for 35 years and continues serving as a consultant to varied health care practitioners as well as the hearing care industry.