Meet Our Team

School: Miami University – BA in Zoology (1987), The Ohio State University – College of Dentistry (1991)

Certifications: D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) – 1991, GPR-PGY-1 Medical College of Ohio

Practicing Dentistry: 32 years

Resides: Mayfield Village

Family: Married to Bekki (20 years and counting). Together, they have a son named Austin who is 18 years old and is attending the University of Akron in Fall 2023.

Pets: Two Siberian huskies, Buckeye and Luna, and a cat named Athos

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Crab legs or maybe steak

Favorite Music: Rock and roll

Favorite Band: Guns-n-Roses

Favorite Song: Welcome to the Jungle

CPR/First Aid Certified: Yes

Outside Interests: Traveling, scuba diving, baseball (Cleveland Indians), and cooking.

School: Tri-C, Lakeland

Certifications: ADC (Activities Director Certification), CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), Former Full-time Orthodontic Assistant — Dr. Chuck Fenell

Resides: Mayfield Village

Family: Married to Brian (20 years and counting). Together, they have a son named Austin who is 18 years old and is attending the University of Akron in Fall 2023.

Pets: Two Siberian huskies, Buckeye and Luna, and a cat named Athos

Favorite Color: Yellow

Favorite Food: Seafood

Favorite Music: Rock

Favorite Band: Maroon Five

Favorite Song: Under Pressure by Queen

Outside Interests: Traveling, the beach and watching her son play sports.

School: Akron Institute of Dental Medical Assistants

Certifications: Graduated, CPR/First Aid Certified

Employed in Dentistry: Since 1983

Resides: Mentor

Family: Two sons: Zach and Robert

Favorite Color: Green and blue

Pets: Two cats

Favorite Food: Japanese or steak

Favorite Music: Varied – like all different types.

Favorite Band: Impending Lies or Chris Daughtry

Favorite Song: If by Bread

Outside Interests: Hiking, photography, social media and reading.

School: Cleveland State University

Certifications: Post-secondary Education: Technical Skills and Training, CPR/First Aid Certified

Practicing Dental Hygiene: Since 1984

Resides: Kirtland

Favorite Color: Magenta

Favorite Food: Vegetarian

Favorite Music: Classic Rock, Oldies, Pop

Outside Interests: TRX instruction, yoga, traveling, hiking and trail running

School: Lakeland Community College

Certifications: Associate degree in applied science/dental hygiene (1989), CPR/First Aid Certified

Practicing Dentistry: 30 years

Resides: Mentor

Family: Husband and three children: Joe, Jonathan, and Juliana. Joe is in the Coast Guard and married with two daughters and another on the way, Jonathan is in the Air Force and is engaged to be married in Utah 2025, and Juliana is a dog groomer who owns three golden retrievers and just purchased her first home.

Favorite Color: Yellow

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Music: Pop

Favorite Band: Maroon 5/Adam Levine

Favorite Song: Any song!

Outside Interests: Traveling, gardening, bowling and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

School: Cleveland Institute for Dental and Medical Assisting

Certifications: Ohio Dental Radiography Certificate, N2O2 Monitoring Certificate, CPR/First Aid Certified

Resides: Painesville Township

Family: Kelsea and Mick

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Sea food, especially crab legs!

Favorite Music: All kinds!

Favorite Band: Ani DiFranco

Favorite Song: 32 Flavors

Outside Interests: Spending time with my kids or watching Food Network

School: CWRU EFDA Program 1990

Certifications: CDA-1989, Radiography license, Coronal Polishing Certificate- 2007,

Resides: Mentor

Family: Children: Rachel, Danielle and Bradly

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Music: Country

Favorite Band: Luke Bryan

Favorite Song: Crash My Party

Outside Interests: Walking, cooking, golfing and traveling.