Staff

Heather has been a part of our practice since 2005. She started out as a dental assistant, but in 2013, she left the “back” and became our office manager and then our COO. Heather views her coworkers and patients as family and loves coming to work every day, yes this is true! When she is not at work, she can be found riding motorcycles with her husband, Jesse, or hanging out with their three kids. However, if Heather had to pick her own hobby, it would have to be shopping!

Kim graduated from the dental assisting program at AB Tech in 2009 and has been with our office since 2013. She was a dental assistant with us for 6 years and then stepped into the role of Office Manager. She is married to her hard working husband, Nathan, and has two beautiful children, Derek and Olivia. Kim stays busy with her kids being involved in numerous sports. In her free time, she enjoys going to the lake with her family, being outdoors, and attending Atlanta Braves baseball games!

Monica has been in our office since 2014. She graduated from the dental assisting program in El Paso, Texas in 2013. She was born and raised in Hendersonville. She is very passionate about her job. She loves coming to work every day to educate patients to obtain better oral hygiene. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her three children, Destiny, Tyler, and Austin. She loves being outdoors hiking, swimming, running, and grilling out.

Teresa is our Treatment and Financial Coordinator. She has been building friendships around our office for the last 22 years. She takes care of a little bit of everything for us, which is why you may hear her referred to as “Momma T.” Teresa goes above and beyond to see that our patients fully understand their treatment options and that we are as accommodating as possible. She has been married to her best friend Rick for 42 years now! They have 3 wonderful children that have blessed them with 4 of the best grandchildren; Tyler, Miranda, Connor, and Lilee. When she is not in the office, you can often find her in the kitchen baking or out in the back-yard gardening, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and loving family.

Jennifer joined our practice in late 2020 as our New Patient Coordinator. She is an Air Force Brat who finally made her way to Hendersonville in 2005 after leaving her hometown of Fort Walton Beach Florida. Jennifer met her husband, Dane, while living in Florida and they have two beautiful children, Lindsey and Cameron. They enjoy camping, going on family road trips & visiting MLB stadiums across the country. One of her most favorite things about working at HFD would be helping patients start their dental journey and building relationships with them, as well as our community, along the way.

Alissa graduated from the dental assisting program at AB Tech in 2004 and started with our office in February 2021, after taking time off to enjoy her beautiful daughter Ellie.  She is a Brevard native, who loves spending time with her large, close-knit family.  In her free time, she enjoys baking and hanging out with her siblings, nieces & nephews, and numerous cousins. She loves spending time outside with family and friends and taking in everything the mountains have to offer.

Miranda was born and raised right here in Hendersonville, went to East Henderson High and is married to her husband, GW, whom she has known since kindergarten. Miranda and GW have two amazing children, Mahaylee and Michael, and they love playing baseball or anything sports related. Miranda loves spending quality time with her family camping, being outdoors and playing with their three dogs, Buck, Axel, and Bella. If you ask Miranda what her favorite part of working here is, she would say helping patients with treatment and giving back to our community.

Kaileigh was born and raised in Brevard, NC. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brandon, and they have 3 beautiful daughters together; Paityn, Brylin and Raelyn. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, vacationing, hiking, camping or any outdoor activity. With over 20 years in the dental field, Kaileigh has had the privilege of gaining experience in both clinical and administrative functions. This dual experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of a dental practice, allowing her to bridge the gap between administrative and clinical care.  Her primary responsibility is reaching out to patients who may have missed their regular appointments or fallen out of touch with our practice. Through personalized outreach, she strives to understand their unique needs, address any concerns they may have, and guide them back onto the path of optimal oral health.

Annamarie is the first smiling face you will see when walking into our office. She is a native to Hendersonville, joining our office in August of 2022. When she is not busy with her 3 pups, Maverick, Charlie & Dixie, she enjoys spending time outdoors, camping with her family and cheering on the Boston Red Sox. A fun fact about Annamarie is she loves blowing leaves and is also an NC trained Crisis Hostage Negotiator. She came to HFD with extreme dental anxiety, but with the help of our wonderful staff, Annamarie has been able to conquer her own fear of the dentist. She enjoys making sure your visit is welcoming each time you walk into our office.

Introducing Sydney, our scheduling coordinator with a radiant smile and a heart full of love for her son, Cash Walker. Since joining our office in the fall of 2023, Sydney has brought her orthodontic background and a passion for patient care to ensure everything runs seamlessly. With her keen eye for detail and organizational skills, Sydney keeps appointments on track and ensures patients are attended to promptly. Beyond the office, she cherishes every moment with her loved ones, making memories to last a lifetime.

Lacie has been with our office since 2015. Dental hygiene has been an interest of hers since she was a small child. Her favorite part about being a hygienist is the relationships she builds while educating patients about oral health. She is married to her best friend Justin. They have three children, Lane, Caroline, and Bonnie. They keep them very busy when she is not in the office. Her family enjoys “glamping” every chance they get! She is an avid runner and loves spending time with her friends and family.

Sara first started working at our practice in early 2020 as our Front Desk Receptionist. Within a few months, Sara was thriving in her position and was given the opportunity to become our Hygiene Coordinator. She has bloomed in her new role and our patients absolutely love her and her positive, upbeat personality. Sara was born and raised in Hendersonville, but she is now a permanent resident of the quiet mountain town of Saluda with her two sons, Kane and Tucker. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, shopping, doing DIY projects for her home and taking relaxing trips to Hilton Head to visit her mom. Sara is a true go-getter and works hard to build strong relationships with all of her hygiene patients.

Melissa has been with our office since 2003 and in the dental hygiene field for 33 years. Melissa feels like her sweet patients have been her second family for awhile now and she treats each and every one of them like family! She loves educating and providing the best and most comfortable cleaning possible while laughing and having fun in the process. She has three children, a sweet daughter in law and a wonderful husband of 29 years, Brian. When she is not at work, she loves to relax, get involved in the community, and go on mission trips.

Megan graduated from AB Tech and joined our office in 2020. Her favorite aspect of being a hygienist is the opportunity to educate her patients and make a positive impact on those around her. Megan is married to her husband Tyler. They have a daughter, Ella, and are expecting their second baby in June. Megan loves reading and spending time with her family.

Shelby was born and raised here in the small town of Hendersonville. She graduated from Dental Hygiene School at Greenville Tech and joined our team as a hygienist in 2019. Shelby loves making connections with her patients and putting them at ease when in the dental chair. The majority of her free time is spent with her family and boyfriend, along with their two golden doodles, Maisy and Indi. She loves the outdoors and is happiest when at the lake or the beach.

Marcela graduated from Greenville Technical College in 2017 and joined our office in 2022. Her favorite aspect of being a hygienist is to educate her patients about oral health and building relationships. Marcela is married to her husband, Jonatan. They have one daughter named Arianna. Marcela enjoys traveling to new places, spending time with family and friends and mountain biking!

Alicia graduated from the Dental Assisting program at AB Tech in 2012. After graduating, Alicia has been working as a hygiene assistant and joined our office in 2020. When not at work, Alicia enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her daughter Clara.

Marlee grew up in Polk County. She graduated from AB Tech’s Dental Hygiene program and joined the office in the summer of 2022. Marlee’s favorite part of being a hygienist is knowing that she is giving back to her community as well as building lifelong relationships. When she is not in the office she loves to spend time outside with her dog, Athena. She also enjoys reading and listening to true crime podcasts.

Erin grew up in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. She moved to Greenville SC for Dental Hygiene school and lived there for nine years. She missed being closer to the mountains, so she relocated to Hendersonville in 2021. She has been working in our practice since March of 2023 as a dental hygienist. She loves all things outdoors. You may find her camping with family on the weekends, hiking in DuPont, or swimming in the Davidson River with her two dogs and husband Matt.

Kristine is a proud native of Hendersonville, NC, and enjoys raising her 3 children in our beautiful mountains alongside her husband, Wynn. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Asheville-BuncombeTechnical Community College in May 2023 and has been working at our office since. Kristine is passionate about educating her patients about their oral health and working alongside them to understand their individual oral health needs. In her free time, you can find Kristine reading a book, traveling, or at the lake with her family and friends.

Avery joined Hendersonville Family Dental in May of 2023. She was born and raised in Arden, North Carolina. She loves her work family and enjoys getting to know the team and our wonderful patients. Avery enjoys spending time at the beach, snowboarding, and just being outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with her family.

Esteban was born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Esteban recently joined Hendersonville Family Dental in May of 2023. He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his parents, two younger siblings, and two dogs, Chico and Crystal. Esteban is not only the oldest in his family but also the oldest grandchild. He graduated from Henderson County Early College. In his free time, he enjoys going to the movie theater.

Alejandra has lived in Hendersonville for over 19 years but she is originally from Costa Rica. She loves both countries and travels to see family as often as possible. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. She has been a dental assistant since 2016 and she enjoys every day of it. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband and daughter. She recently added a new family member, their dog, Aria.

Marjie graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at AB Tech in 1979 and has been  with our office since 1998. She is married to her husband John, they have two children, Stephanie and Drew and four grandchildren, Tristan, Ava, Dawson and Wyatt. In her free time, Marjie loves to travel, walk, swim and be with family and friends.

Cindy has been a dental assistant since 2004. She worked in pediatrics for 6 ½ years. Since then, she has been in general dentistry. She has been with our office since 2017. Cindy and her husband, Jerry, have six children and eight grandchildren. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hunting, and fishing.

Brooke is from Travelers Rest, SC. She has a beautiful baby girl named Blakely. During her free time, she loves to be outdoors or by the pool. Summer is her favorite season. Brooke is the only girl and has five brothers! She started working here first as a hygiene assistant and then trained to become a dental assistant, which she absolutely loves! She loves her job and her coworkers and loves being part of this family!

Julia joined our team in 2020. She is a native of Hendersonville, NC. She graduated from North Henderson High School.Julia is a dedicated dental assistant with a passion for oral health and patient care. Balancing a fulfilling career with the joys of parenthood. Julia is a proud mom to three wonderful children. When not brightening smiles, the dental office. She finds joy in spending quality time with friends, whether it’s exploring new places or simply enjoying each other’s company over a cup of coffee.

Diane is originally from the Tampa, Sarasota area of Florida. While in Florida, her hobbies usually revolved around the water, sailing, power boats, kayaking, and wind surfing. She has enjoyed many years of continuing education in the dental field, this includes her first job, which was working as an assistant with her family dentist. This is where she developed her love for the dental field. Her spare time is spent kayaking and spending time with her dogs, Hannah and Sadie, and her cat, Frank.

Teresa was born and raised in Brevard, NC. She is married to her wonderful husband, Vernon, and they have three daughters and one granddaughter. She joined our team in 2019 and has grown to learn so many aspects of the dental world! When she is not at work, she likes to read, jog, ride bikes, and visit her granddaughter. She also has a small petting zoo in her backyard!

Taylor was born and raised in Brevard, North Carolina. She graduated from Brevard High School and then attended AB Tech, where she graduated from the dental assistant program. She is the youngest of three siblings and she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Bradley, her family and friends. She also enjoys cookouts, sports, and the outdoors. She loves her job because she enjoys getting to know her patients and hearing their stories. She truly loves her HFD family!

Jessica joined HFD in May of 2022. Jessica prefers to go by her nickname Jett, which was given to her by her parents when she was a small child. Jett is a graduate of HFD’s dental assisting class (ADAA) and is currently enrolled in classes at AB tech for dental hygiene. Jett married her husband Mac in September of 2020 and had their daughter Isla in March of 2023. When not at work Jett enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her dog, Peter.

Carly joined our team in 2022 as a hygiene assistant. She was born and raised in Hendersonville. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, going to concerts (especially Taylor Swift), running and camping. Something you may not know about Carly is that she is an identical twin! Carly’s favorite aspect of working at HFD is building relationships with her team that grow into lifelong friendships. She also enjoys the lunch provided on Wednesdays!

Rachel has lived in North Carolina the majority of her life, however, she still calls West Virginia home.  If you need to find her, you can usually find her somewhere around town cheering for her boys, Owen and Eli, at one sport or another.  She has been married to Heath for over 17 years now and loves the life they have built together. They love to travel together as a family and cruising is their favorite.  Rachel joined Hendersonville Family in March of 2022.  She enjoys learning all there is to the dental world and loves to jump in wherever is needed. She especially enjoys learning more about creating in the lab.  She currently prints our Night Guards and takes care of all of our outgoing lab cases.  She enjoys having the lab organized and knowing right where to find everything that the assistants and Doctors might need.