Our Optometrists

Dr. Leonard, a proud native of Midwest Ohio, discovered his passion for Optometry during his undergraduate studies. While working with a mission team in Jamaica, he provided essential eye exams for local residents, an experience that profoundly influenced his career path.

He earned his B.S. in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and went on to pursue his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. There, he excelled in a rigorous clinical program, receiving honors in key areas such as primary eye care, ocular disease, and surgical co-management. He completed his studies with distinction in 2019.

Driven by a deep commitment to serving others, Dr. Leonard has dedicated his career to improving vision care at our offices in South Phoenix, Globe, and across the state of Arizona through our mobile eye clinic. This initiative allows him to reach underserved communities and provide high-quality eye care where it is most needed.

Residing in Gilbert with his wife, Jalyn, and their two children, Dr. Leonard balances his professional life with family activities. The family enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and boating, and they are actively involved in their local church community, where they contribute to various outreach programs and events.

Dr. Libbi Tracy is originally from Springfield, Missouri where she completed her

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Southwest Missouri State University,

graduating Cum Laude. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the

University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry.  For the last 10 years, Dr. Tracy has focused exclusively on caring for patients at our Globe location, where she remains committed to serving the community with personalized, attentive eye care.

She has received awards in the Optometric community: Arizona Optometric

Association President’s Award (1991), Optometrist of the Year – Great Western

Council of Optometry (1994) and Arizona Optometric Association 25-year

membership Award (2008). She has served as the Arizona Optometric

Association Liaison to the Governor’s Office for Children and AZ Chairperson of

VISION USA Charity program, Board of Directors for Arizona Optometric

Association, Board of Trustees for Utah Optometric Association and RGPLI

(Rigid Gas Permeable Lens Institute) Advisory Committee.

Dr. Tracy’s Optometric experience spans 36 years of a variety of patient and

practice situations. She has taken care of patients at the John Cochran VA

Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, IHS (Indian Health Services) in Anadarko,

Oklahoma, full service private practices in Arizona and Utah, including Adjunct

Clinical Professor at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of

Medicine. She has added training and interest in Specialty contact lenses, as

well as medical Optometric experience in ocular diseases, pre- and post-

operative care and full scope Optometry.

She loves taking of all ages of patients, determined to provide top level care and

education for a complete eyecare experience. When not seeing patients, she is

active in her church, enjoys traveling and spending time with family – especially

her grandchildren!

Dr. Kendra Kappes received her undergraduate degree from Winona State University in

Minnesota before earning her Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors.

Dr. Kappes will dedicate her time and expertise to caring for patients at our Globe location. Her clinical training included internships in a variety of practice settings—including the Tallahassee VA Medical Center, Greenville VA Medical Center, Indianapolis Eye Care Center, and Vision Care Specialists—where she cared for a wide range of patients and eye conditions.

Following optometry school, Dr. Kappes completed a one-year residency specializing in ocular disease at the Tallahassee VA, where she gained extensive experience in diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions.

Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Kappes is thrilled to be heading out west in search of sunshine and milder winters. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active with tennis, pickleball, and hiking adventures with her dog!

 Dr. Jolie LeGate is a pediatric optometrist with a strong academic foundation and specialized training in pediatric eye care. She plays a key role in our Mobile Eye Clinic - Clarity For Kids, providing on-site pediatric eye exams directly to schools.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2011, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay in 2015. 

She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in 2020, where she was actively involved in leadership and service and was recognized with several academic and service-based scholarships. Dr. LeGate then went on to pursue a pediatric optometry residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2025, where she received advanced clinical training in managing complex ocular conditions in children and special needs populations.

Dr. LeGate brings several years of clinical experience to her work and has a natural ability to connect with children. Her calm, engaging approach helps put young patients at ease, while her commitment to patient and parent education ensures families feel informed and confident in their care. She is passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment that empowers children and their families to understand and prioritize their eye health.

Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dr. LeGate is a diehard Packer fan! She loves most sports, has a passion for traveling, and enjoys a great restaurant. She also loves playing games and spending quality time with her family and close friends.