Meet our Staff

Our staff of orthodontic assistants and office coordinators are well-trained professionals providing the finest individual care. With over 200 years of combined orthodontic experience, they are dedicated to serving all of our patients with concern and commitment. Each orthodontic assistant is state certified and actively involved in ongoing continuing education to improve service to you.

Kelly Dean is our Office Manager at Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics. Kelly has worked in the Dental and Orthodontic field for over 16 years and joined our practice in 2011. Kelly is married to Edd, they have two daughters, Jordan and Payton. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys reading, playing the piano, and loves going to the beach.

“I enjoy providing a level of service that exceeds our patients’ expectations”

Wally Houk is in charge of our Accounts Payable at Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics. Wally has been with our practice for 5 years. Wally has one son and two granddaughters, and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking.

“I enjoy providing meaningful information to doctors and staff pertaining to financial information and benefit offerings!”

Mimi Tingwall is one of our Treatment Coordinators and has been with Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics for 6 years. Mimi has 30 years experience in the Dental field. Mimi is married and has 2 daughters and 1 grandson. She enjoys kayaking and yoga when she isn’t working.

“I enjoy working with our patients and seeing the results of their beautiful smiles!”

Kimberlee Daniel is one of our Treatment Coordinators at Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics. Kimberlee has worked in the Orthodontic field for over 6 years and joined our practice this year. Kimberlee is engaged to Luis and they have a 1 year old son and 2 dogs. When she is not at work, Kimberlee enjoys scrapbooking, watching movies, and shopping.

“I love to see people smile. Watching the transformation people go through with orthodontics is truly rewarding!”

Pam Kilbane is one of our Scheduling Coordinators. She came to Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics in 2005. Pam has worked in the Orthodontic field for 14 years. Pam is married to Dan, and they have 3 daughters—Amanda, Sydney, and Olivia. In her free time, Pam enjoys drawing, scrapbooking, and crafts.

“I enjoy meeting new people and always helping the patients and parents.”

Mindy Porter is our Financial Coordinator. She has been with Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics for almost 17 years. She is married to Bill, has 2 kids, and loves spending time with her 2 grandchildren, Brionna and Braylin. Mindy enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and sewing.

“I find it rewarding that I help put a smile of someone’s face everyday.”

Kandra Deal is our Clinical Coordinator. She has 39 years of experience in the orthodontic field and joined our practice in 2009. Kandra is married to Michael and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. She loves to decorate, make crafts, and paint.

“I find it extremely rewarding working with children and adults creating a beautiful smile.”

Cheryl Beote has been a Clinical Technician with our practice for 21 years and has 32 years of orthodontic experience. Cheryl is married, has 5 children and four wonderful grandchildren. She loves to golf, ride bikes, go to the beach and spending time with her grandkids.

“I love making people feel good about themselves.”

Lisa Lamb is is a Clincal Tehnician and has been with our practice for 12 years. She has 20 years of experience in the orthodontic field. Lisa is married to Shannon and they have 2 children, Bailey and Seth. They also have a dog Callie and Lisa loves to be at the beach!

“I love to help people have a beautiful smile.”

Carmen Gantt has been a Clinical Technician with Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics for 4 years, and her previous dental experience includes pediatric dentistry. She is married to Michael, has 3 kids, and a beautiful new granddaughter, SummerLynn. Carmen loves spending time with her family.

“I love helping people create beautiful smiles and meeting different people.”

Iliana Maldonado is a Clinical Technician and is also one of our lab technicians. She joined our practice 6 years ago, and has over 23 years orthodontic experience. Iliana has a daughter and enjoys traveling and dancing.

“I enjoy everything—I love seeing people smile.”

Noemi Figueroa has been with Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics for almost 3 years and is a Clinical Technician. She has 27 years of experience of orthodontic experience. Noemi has 2 children and 3 grandchildren, and enjoys reading and dancing in her free time.

“I love to see patients’ million dollar smile when treatment is finished.”

Melissa Wiggins is a Clincal Tehnician and has been with our practice for 8 years. She has 12 years of experience in the orthodontic field. Melissa has 2 sons, Joshua and Caleb. She enjoys camping, running, kickboxing, fishing, and has a newfound love of painting.

“It is a blessing to see what a beautiful smile can bring to a person’s world.”

Chas Fivecoate has been with Ellis and Abramowitz Orthodontics for 2 years, and is a Clinical Technician. Chas also serves as our Inventory Manager. She has 11 years of orthodontic experience. She is mom to Ashley and Dustin. She enjoys scrabble, learning new languages and learning new things and spending time with her kids.

“I love having a great laugh with our patients!”