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
I came here from Ionia Michigan and attended Grand Rapids Community College,where I obtained my Associated Degree in Dental Assisting and became a board-certified Registered Dental Assistant. I love being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Melinda - Lab Manager
I joined ELD in 2012 and wear many hats here, but you will usually find me in the lab but also in the clinic and the front desk. I'm a mother of 3 boys and happily married. I love spending time with my family and Halloween is my favorite holiday.
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 Supervisor
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.
Katie - Front Desk
I grew up in the Angola area. I am a mom to 2 Cats! If I am not at work, you will find me at home spending time with my Fur babies while binge watching TV shows, Baking, Sleeping, or spending time with my loved ones. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful smiles coming into ELD!