Meet Our Staff
John- Practice Manager
Shawna - Treatment Coordinator
I've worked for ELD since 2018 at the Front Desk. I enjoy working with Dr. Eric and the staff and seeing our patients every day. I am happily married with 2 daughters. We enjoy being outside as much as possible and traveling whenever we can.
Dorothy - Clinic Technician
It brings me joy to see the smiles that have been created over the 20 years that I have been in the orthodontic field. In my spare time, I like to travel with my husband, go hiking, and find new places to eat. I also have three handsome sons, a spoiled fur baby Duke, and a grandson that I adore.
Kelsey - Clinic Technician
I am an Angola local, having 2 kiddos, 2 dogs, and way too many cats. In my off time, I enjoy doing nails and ballroom dancing. I have been working at ELD since 2022 and have enjoyed watching every transformation I have been privileged to work on. Debands are my favorite appointment because I get to see the look on the patient’s face when they get to see their new smile for the first time. Can't wait to help you next!!
Natalie - Clinic Technician
Natalie came here from Ionia MI. She attended Grand Rapids Community College, where she obtained her Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting and became a board-certified Registered Dental Assistant. She loves being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Melinda - Sterilization and lab technician
Melinda joined our team in 2012 as our Angola Office Sterilization Technician. She plays a very important part in our daily operations. Melinda is responsible for the daily operations of our sterilization. She makes sure that our instruments are properly sterilized and safe for all our patients. Melinda can also be found helping our clinical staff clean up after appointments so they can quickly move on to the next patient. This helps our busy office to run on time. Along with her husband Ryan, Melinda is mother to 3 boys, a dog, a cat, and an iguana. She is a big fan of anything Jack Skellington and loves to spend time with her family.
Bryn - Sterilization and lab technician
I'm a Kendallville local. I graduated from Indiana University of Fort Wayne in May 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Dental Technology. I've always had a love for teeth since I was little. I used to dress up in a ballerina costume and tell every I was the tooth fairy. In my free time, I love going to concerts. I'm a huge music lover and I'm always traveling around to see my favorite artists.
Trisha- Front Desk
I've been working at ELD since 2021 and I love talking to patients all day long and watching their beautiful smiles come to life with every appointment. I have 2 kids and my fur baby Pepper. Also, I am a team mom of the Angola Archer competitive cheer team. I love spending time with my husband, kids, and family outside of work, we go to a lot of sprint car and NASCAR races. I am a huge movie buff especially 80's to early 2000's movies.
Michelle -Front Desk
After 18 years in HVAC world, I started a new beginning in Orthodontics. I'm married, have two kids children, and a bonus son. I love spending time with my 6 littles and fur baby Jules.