Reading Orthodontic Group Staff Directory
MARY General ManagerMary was hired as our General Manager in January 1998. She oversees our personnel, accounting functions and the maintenance of our facility. She is always available to answer any questions you may have about Reading Orthodontic Group. A Wilson College grad, Mary and husband Joe enjoy spending time with their two children, Jacqueline and Gregory, supporting them in their sporting endeavors. She also enjoys tennis and reading a good book. BETH New Patient CoordinatorAs Reading Orthodontic Group's New Patient Coordinator, Beth is responsible for all patient-related communications. If you have a question about anything related to your orthodontic experience at ROG, just give her a call. Educated and informed parents and patients enhance the orthodontic process for everyone involved. Beth especially enjoys the opportunity to meet new patients and their families on their initial visit to our office. It's fun to help alleviate some of the "jitters" they may have by explaining a little bit about our doctors, office and braces. When active treatment begins, she assists families in establishing payment arrangements that meet their needs and is responsible for patient-related finances and communication throughout the course of orthodontic treatment. She has been involved in the orthodontic field since 1977. An active family and volunteering for several non-profit causes in the community, keep Beth busy away from the office. When "spare" time can be found, travel is at the top of her list of favorite things to do, but time spent with family, friends or her new grandson is "priceless." ROBIN Treatment CoordinatorRobin has been the Treatment Coordinator with Reading Orthodontic Group since April 2001. Always enthusiastic, she is knowledgeable and helpful with treatment, financing and insurance questions. Leaving our office after the initial visit as an educated patient is her primary objective. Outside the office, you might catch her dancing with her husband Gene, spending time with their son Patrick, or singing (with or without a microphone). She also loves traveling, walking, and making video/slideshows for her website SnapShotsInMotion.com. LORI  Treatment Coordinator Lori joined the Reading Orthodontic group team in June 2006. She and her husband Brad live in the Rothsville area with their Bernese Mountain dog, Murray. Lori came to us with a legal background, having worked several years as a paralegal in Lancaster. She loves to meet new people and enjoys the hands-on challenge of assisting patients. She finds it very rewarding to give her patients the confidence that comes with having a fantastic smile. In her spare time, Lori enjoys traveling. Her most recent adventures include a trip to Egypt and Israel and many trips out West. Lori is an active member at her church and manages to find time to be a consultant for Silpada Jewelry Designs. CHERYL Administrative Assistant, CorrespondenceCheryl began her career at Reading Orthodontic Group in January 1980. She did leave us for a short time after the birth of her son, but returned June 1984. Her responsibility is one of keeping the lines of communication open between ROG and your dentist. Your dentist is always updated on your ongoing orthodontic treatment thanks to Cheryl. On weekends in the warmer weather months, she can be found at an occasional car show displaying her husband's completely restored Mustang, puttering in the garden, or just spending time with her golden retriever, Sydney. KEVIN Orthodontic Dental TechnicianAs half of the Dynamic Duo in our onsite lab, chances are you may never see Kevin in the office. "Whistling while he works," he has been creating orthodontic appliances for our practice since 1982. His creativity goes beyond our lab; most people do not know that Kevin is also a talented jewelry maker. He enjoys spending time with his wife Valerie and daughter Emilie. Taking it easy, fly-fishing or canoeing at Leaser Lake is his idea of a relaxing day. DAVID Orthodontic Dental TechnicianDavid is the "quiet" half of our lab's Dynamic Duo. Labeled as the "new guy" in the lab, he has only been with us since September 1987. We occasionally see David roaming the halls, but most of his time at ROG is spent working quite inconspicuously (with that other guy) making orthodontic appliances. When not at his day job, David leads an active life skiing, mountain biking, playing tennis and swimming (not necessarily in that order). TRACY Records TechnicianA certified X-ray Technician, Tracy joined ROG in 1993 and is one of the first people you meet when starting as a new patient. She always has a smile ready to help put our patients at ease. Known as ROG's "personal photographer," she will take your digital photos and X-rays. Trained as an orthodontic assistant, you might also find Tracy helping out in our treatment room or at the front desk. Shopping used to be Tracy's passion and now it is her two daughters Aly and Laney. You may be able to spot the girls strolling the malls, yard sales or cheering on their dad Bart during the summer at Maple Grove Raceway. ELLEN Scheduling AssistantOriginally from Downingtown, Ellen started her orthodontic career 1989. Within a few years she relocated to Lancaster County and we have been fortunate to have her on our Front Desk team since April 2000. You can hear the smile in her voice when she assists you with your scheduling needs. Ellen, with her children Daria and Joe, live in Reinholds. You'll rarely find her still as she enjoys meeting with her book club, the outdoors, walking, art exhibits, treasure hunting, taking classes, being creative in and outside of her home and just hanging out with family and friends. JENNIFER Scheduling Assistant  Jen started her ROG career May 2009 and comes to us with a varied administrative assistant background including 6 years as an active US Army Reservist at Fort Indiantown Gap. Most recently she has earned her Specialized Business Associates degree as a Medical Office Administrative Assistant. During her “downtime”, Jen’s busy family, including hubby Jason and their young daughters Haleigh and Mikayla, keeps her hopping! A warm weather fan she loves swimming, rollerblading, jewelry making, shopping and the beach. Whew! Good thing Jen also was a personal trainer for 10 years! KIM Scheduling Assistant  A “ROGette” since 1993, Kim started as an orthodontic assistant and now wears as many hats as Mary! A certified school bus driver, who drives our Smiles in Motion, Kim also can be found answering phones at our Front Desk, shuffling insurance forms, or helping out in the operatory! If her smiling face looks familiar, Kim works at “D & J Sandwich Shop” which she owns with her husband, Teddy. A busy mom of two sons, Travis is a Penn State Berks student and bowling champ himself, and Jack is a Conrad Weiser student. In her spare time, Kim loves to bowl and to read. CHRIS Accounts Receivable/Scheduling AssistantChris has been a part of the ROG Team since 1995. Having had braces herself as an adult, she knows first hand what a big decision adult treatment can be. Judging by her smiling face, Chris thinks it's a great investment. When not posting your accounts, Chris loves dining out, traveling and spending time with her husband Gary and their two daughters, Courtney and Brittney. In the summer she is never too far from a beach chair. TRACEY Sterilization TechnicianMeet our own "Mrs. Clean" who joined the ROG team in August 2000. Tracey is in charge of keeping our sterilization procedures within the guidelines set forth by OSHA. Always willing to give the orthodontic assistants a helping hand, they don't know what they ever did without her. Tracey graduated from Weidner University, and enjoys spending time with her husband Harry and their two sons, Andrew and Chris. Some of her favorite past times include, walking, shopping, reading, and, of course, "cleaning her house" (just kidding). CAROL Orthodontic AssistantA former Boyertown resident, Carol has been an integral part of Reading Orthodontic Group since 1982 after graduating from Berks Vo-Tech with a certification in dental assisting. As one of the senior members of our staff, Carol has seen many new technological changes over the years that keep her work as a chair-side assistant challenging and fun. Even after all of her years straightening teeth, she still finds it exciting when patients of all ages finish treatment and another fantastic smile leaves ROG. The best part of her job…"the people." An accomplished cake decorator, Carol resides in the Oley Valley with her husband Bryan and daughter, Jessica. When the need for speed arises, she may be spotted zipping around Berks County on her prized radical red Harley. The shore or the peaceful mountains of Potter County are favorite destinations for family get-aways. CHERYL Orthodontic AssistantReading Orthodontic Group is proud to celebrate over 50 years in Orthodontics. As one of our top senior assistants and seasoned veterans, Cheryl is an important component in why Reading Orthodontic Group sets the standard in Orthodontic excellence making us The Best in Berks. A valued member of the ROG family since 1988, Cheryl contributes a wealth of experience, knowledge and unsurpassed clinical skill to the Reading Orthodontic Group team. In addition to caring for her patients, as the Smiles in Motion coordinator, Cheryl is the schedule organizer responsible for keeping our Smiles in Motion school shuttle service rolling smoothly. The proud mother of two active boys who keep her off duty schedule hopping with busy sports schedules, Cheryl's always on the go at work and at home. When free time can be found, Cheryl enjoys live concerts and the opportunity to indulge her love of travel. WILMA Orthodontic AssistantCertified from Ponce Paramedical College as a dental assistant, Wilma is a great addition to our staff. She joined ROG in August 2001 and offers each patient a bright smile and encouraging conversation, pitching in as a translator for our Spanish-speaking patients. Keeping warm is a top priority for Wilma (it's much colder here than her native Puerto Rico), but she also enjoys yoga, reading and jogging or spending time watching movies with her family. ASHLEYOrthodontic Assistant Coming to us with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Collegiate All-American swimming honors, Ashley is a welcome addition to the Reading Orthodontic Group Staff. Ashley and husband Eric reside in Lancaster County. The high school sweethearts are the proud parents of toddler son Riley. Even though her competitive swimming days are behind her, Ash still looks forward to time spent in/near water, especially annual vacations to the OBX. For Ashley, who shares a unique and special relationship with identical twin sister Janelle, family has always been important. A busy mom with a schedule that would exhaust most, Ashley likes to shop and enjoys helping women feel good in their own skin as an independent Mary Kay consultant. HEATHER Orthodontic AssistantOne of the rookie members of the ROG team, Heather has been brightening our days with her fabulous smile since February 2006. Already an experienced dental assistant with X-ray certification when she joined us, Heather made a seamless transition into her present role of skilled orthodontic assistant. Her ever-present enthusiasm, accompanied by an infectious laugh, never fails to keep the energy level and fun factor in high gear for our ROG patients. Exercise plays an important role in her daily regime, allowing Heather to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. A beach and mountain fan, she enjoys boating and spending time with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephew! JESS Orthodontic AssistantConfident from an early age that she wanted a career in the dental field, Jess joined Reading Orthodontic Group with a certification in dental assisting from Berks Career & Technical School. Jess thinks "perfecting smiles" is what she loves most about her job. She finds caring for her family of patients and learning new things everyday fun and rewarding. Since health and fitness are a priority for Jess, she makes time on a regular basis to get to the gym, but also enjoys spending time with her family or hanging with friends. WENDY Orthodontic AssistantWelcome back Wendy! After leaving ROG in 1990 to raise her two children, she returned to our practice in May 2005 as an orthodontic assistant. To see the pride and confidence her patients reveal with their new fantastic smiles when orthodontic treatment is completed, is the best part of her job. She enjoys spending time with family and friends on her days off. Most of her spare time is spent with husband Terry at basketball or soccer games cheering their children on. When she is not running from event to event, this time is reserved for sewing and quilting. JEN Orthodontic Assistant  AMISHA  Orthodontic Assistant Joining ROG, May 2009, Amisha brought a wealth of dental experience. Working in the dental field since 1999, Amisha graduated from Ephrata High and the Lancaster County CTC. An outdoor enthusiast, Amisha, who lives in Denver, loves to garden. When not surrounded by her flowers, you’ll find her surrounded by her menfolk! Amisha and her husband Jason, have 3 active boys, Jas, Kyle and Lucas. They enjoy riding ATVs, hiking, all sports, and trips to the mountains and the beach. NICOLE Orthodontic Assistant  Nicole joined the ROG team in August 2006 with a degree from Penn State University and a dental assisting certification from HACC. She makes fantastic smiles in the operatory and makes new patients feel welcome. When not working, Nicole enjoys playing tennis at the local courts. She loves photography, often traveling to the shore and NYC to snap pictures. Traveling is another passion for Nicole. PSU football games in the fall and warm climates are some of her favorites. |
