Staff Directory

We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our team has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

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Suzanne Delhaye – "Sue"

Treatment Coordinator

Braces for All Ages: 1997

My name is Sue and I have been with Dr. Brenda since 1997. I love working with the patients and meeting their families. I am certified in Dental Radiology and also CPR. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family and going to our place in Monticello to just relax.

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Jennifer Scott  – "Jen"

Part–time Business Manager

Braces for All Ages, PC: 1998

Jen has been a member of Dr. Brenda’s team since 1998. She started as an Orthodontic Assistant and is now Business Manager of the practice. Jen has had the pleasure of having braces by Dr. Brenda and has a great understanding of the journey that each patient experiences while having braces. Jen loves spending her after hours with her husband, Jason, and their two daughters, Sydney and Avery!

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Tracy Mayfield

Patient Manager

Braces for All Ages: 2004

Hi, my name is Tracy Mayfield and I have been a patient manager with Dr. Brenda since 2004. I had the wonderful experience of having braces with Dr. Brenda and want everybody to have the same wonderful experience that I had! When I am not working, I love spending time with my husband, Scott, our daughter, Brooklyn, and my stepdaughter, Bailey. We enjoy family gatherings, watching and participating in sports – especially the Chicago Bears.

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Tammy Lewis

Financial Coordinator

Braces for All Ages: 2002

Hi, my name is Tammy Lewis. I have had the pleasure of working for Dr. Brenda since 2002. I am the Financial Coordinator for our practice as well as the Front Office Coordinator, ensuring the office runs as smoothly as possible. I and my two children, Stephen and Katie, have all had the pleasure of experiencing braces here at Braces For All Ages!

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Kellie Gray

Appointment Coordinator

Braces for All Ages: 2005

Hi! My name is Kellie Gray. I started working for Dr. Brenda in October, 2005. I work part-time as the Appointment Coordinator in the Portage office and I am also one of the Marketing Team leaders. I have a bachelor’s degree in business from New Mexico State University. I am married to my husband, Doug, and we have four children: Dylan, Drew, Keegan and Kamryn. We have four dogs and one cat. Needless to say, my life is very busy. In my spare time, I love to stay at home, hang out with my family and just unwind. I enjoy working at the front desk and getting to know the patients as well as their parents. I look forward to meeting you!

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Mary Birchfield

Appointment Coordinator

Braces For All Ages: 2006

I am the appointment coordinator in our Hebron office and have been with Braces For All Ages since March of 2006. I married my husband, Jeff, in March of 1997 and we have two boys: Joe and Jeff. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.

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Danielle Justice

Clinical Patient Manager

Hi my name is Danielle and I have been at Braces For All Ages since 2006. I am a Certified Dental Assistant and also am CPR certified. I have a wonderful husband, Mike, and we have two dogs and a cat. I love scrapbooking, camping and traveling. I hope having braces is as rewarding for you as it was for me!

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Jessica Bellamy

Treatment Coordinator

Jessica has been with Dr. Brenda since 2008 and has been in the dental field since 1995. She is certified in CPR and x-rays. She loves working with patients as Treatment Coordinator and seeing beautiful smiles created! Her family consists of her daughter, Jocelyn, and her husband and best friend, Rob. She enjoys gardening, kayaking, sports – anything involving her family!

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Amber Jakimoski

Clinical Patient Manager

Hi, my name is Amber and I have worked for Dr. Brenda for three years as a Patient Manager! I have been married to my loving husband, Bob, for nine years and have two beautiful children: Angelina and Aleksandar. I also have a dog and a cat. I enjoy spending time with my kids, swimming, the outdoors and playing sports! I also enjoy shopping and scrapbooking.

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Chrissie Shaffer

Marketing Coordinator

Braces For All Ages: 2008

I’ve enjoyed working in the dental field since 1996 and at Braces for All Ages since 2008. Patient Marketing is great because I can help plan parties and contests for our patients! Working for Dr. Brenda has been an excellent experience – she is not only a fantastic boss, she’s also dedicated to her patients and being in the forefront of technology! I reside in Jackson Township with my family: my husband, Dave, and boys, Matthew and Alexander. I enjoy scrapbooking our family vacations to Disney Vacation Club Resorts!

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Megan Priest

Patient Manager

Braces For All Ages: 2009

Hi, my name is Megan Priest and I am a Patient Manager with Dr. Brenda. I had the pleasure of having treatment with Dr. Brenda and I love how my teeth look! I got married in 2010 to my wonderful husband, Bryan, and when I have time, I like to go shopping and recently took up photography. I hope you enjoy your smile as much as I do.

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Melissa Pruitt

Appointment Coordinator

Braces For All Ages: 2006

I have been working at Braces for All Ages for four years as the Appointment Coordinator in the Portage and Hebron locations. I have been married for three years to my husband, Jeff. I have twin boys and three stepdaughters and love spending time with my family!

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Alicia Kender

Hi – my name is Alicia Kender. I started working for Braces For All Ages in 2011. The best part of working here is seeing all the great smiles and making a connection with the patients. I graduated from IUN’s dental assisting program and absolutely love the dental field! I have a wonderful boyfriend named Mike and two dogs named Daisy and Chloe, whom I love very much.

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Ashby Gurgon

Hi my name is Ashby Gurgon. I joined the Braces for All Ages team in 2011 as the Lab Tech. I was a patient of Dr. Brenda’s in 2004. I loved having braces. I graduated from the Dental Assisting Program in 2010 and I also am CPR and OSHA certified. I have two children, Laci and Hayden, and they keep me pretty busy! I am a Chicago Cubs fan and I also love the Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls. In my free time I enjoy kickboxing and jazzercise, and I love spending time with my family and friends.

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