I was born and raised in the area so I am a local girl. I had a normal childhood with my parents, brother and sister. I was in marching band in high school and played the saxophone. I married my high school sweetheart and went to two colleges majoring in elementary education. My husband was in the Army so we moved around quite a bit for ten years. We have two children a boy and a girl. I was going through a divorce when I started working here as a scheduler in 2006. I think being a military wife/mom really gave me a lot of skills that I bring to the office. I love working here. Our office is big on customer service and I love talking to people and building relationships with our patients. We are also big on organization and continued education. I want to always be learning. I am currently married and my family lives in the country. I have a dog and a donkey. Yes, I said a donkey…don’t ask. The kids have lambs for 4-H projects. I mainly spend my extra time running my kids to all their events and helping at the local volunteer fire department of which my husband is a member. I do enjoy reading and scrapbooking but don’t often have time to do either. I love my co-workers and am thankful to be part of the Excellence in Dentistry family.

I work part-time at the office and part time in my home office. My major responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer include accounts payable, payroll, keeping up with taxes, attending office and departmental meetings and handling anything Dr. Bentley asks me to do.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, and taught first grade in West Virginia and then Troy, Ohio, for ten years. I have been working in the dental office since my daughter was born 35 years ago. Besides working in the office and at home, I enjoy reading, attending continuing education programs, and talking with my daughter on the phone.

I am excited about all the new ideas that have emerged in the world of dentistry which have benefited the patients and the staff. I am thankful that through the support of loyal patients and staff that the dream of the new dental facility became a reality. The office has provided a wonderful opportunity to meet new people both as patients and/or staff members over the years.

I began my journey with Excellence in Dentistry in May of 1999 as a scheduler. After several wonderful years with the practice, I stepped away in February of 2002 to stay home and raise my children. In August of 2006, I returned to the office, and over the years my role has continued to evolve alongside the growth of the practice.

Today, I proudly serve as the Practice Administrator, overseeing many aspects of the daily operations, team development, marketing, quality control, and overall patient experience. My role allows me to combine my passion for organization, problem-solving, and leadership to help ensure our practice continues to thrive.

I divide my time between working in the office and from home, allowing me to focus on both the day-to-day needs of the practice and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep everything running smoothly. Over the years, I have completed several advanced courses in management and marketing to continue expanding my knowledge and strengthening my ability to support our team and patients.

What I love most about my job is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—whether that’s improving office systems, supporting our team, solving challenges, or helping create an exceptional experience for our patients. I enjoy digging into problems, finding solutions, and constantly looking for ways to improve.

One of my specialties is working with numbers and analytics. From organizing spreadsheets to analyzing trends and performance, I enjoy making sure everything adds up and makes sense. Some of our team even refer to me as the “numbers elf,” a nickname that reflects my love for details, data, and keeping things on track.