The Staff

Karolee  - Dental Hygienist A graduate of Colorado Northwestern Community College, Karolee joined the practice in 1976. As you can see, she has a true commitment to the practice and her patients.Gentle, quality care with the overall health of her patients is her goal.  Her interests range from  gourmet cooking to motorcycling and home remodeling to “junking” for treasures. Traveling to Mexico with her husband and two teenagers is high on her priority list.  Her personal philosophy is: "Don't take anything or anyone for granted-Live each day God has given you to the fullest."

Sheila - Dental Assistant Sheila graduated from high school in Faribault, Minnesota in 1979 and then went to college at Mankato State University.  After graduation, she came to Fort Collins and starting working with Dr. Pettine and what is now the Associates in Family Dentistry.  Twenty-two years later, she still loves her profession, working with our team, and enjoys her patients because, "they feel like family".  When she is not working, she spends time with her daughter, Kaely, and husband, Doug.  They love to go boating, play golf, ski, and go hiking near their home at Horsetooth Reservoir with their dog, Dakota.

Wendy - Dental Hygienist Wendy has been a dental professional for over twenty years.  She began as a dental assistant, then went to Laramie County Community College, where in 1993 she received her degree as a dental hygienist.  She joined our team in September of that year.  Wendy has been married to Dennis since 1988.  They have three lovely daughters.  The family enjoys camping and boating together, and Wendy spends her free time reading and flower gardening.

Michelle  - Dental Hygienist Michelle is originally from Iowa and is a graduate of the University of South Dakota.  She received her degree in 1995 and she joined the Associates in Family Dentistry in 1997.  Michelle is married to Eric and they have two children.  Jake is a handsome five year old, and Alex is a beautiful two and a half year old.  Michelle enjoys camping, snowboarding, fishing, softball, scrapbooking, and working in her yard.

Tracy  - Patient Coordinator Tracy is originally from Washington State and began working with us in 2004. She always greets you with a smile and enjoys working with all the patients.  Currently, Tracy is working to finish her B.A. in Health Administration.  She loves the sunshine we get here in Fort Collins, and likes to travel.   Tracy has a 15 year old daughter who keeps her on the run.

Marianne  - Dental Assistant Marianne began as a dental professional as an orthodontic assistant in 2001.  She then began working for a general dentist in Connecticut before moving to Fort Collins and coming to work with our team.  She is married to Joel and has 2 beautiful baby girls.  In her spare time, if there is any for a young working mom, she enjoys dancing, shopping, and traveling.

Peggy - Dental Hygienist Peggy is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and has been a dental hygienist since 1984.  She moved to Fort Collins seven years ago with her husband, Kent, and their three children.  They love the Fort Collins community and all it has to offer.  Peggy’s hobbies include traveling with her family, exercising, and scrapbooking.  Her professionalism has been a wonderful addition to our already strong staff.

Julie - Dental Hygienist Julie is originally from Nebraska and she received her degree from the University of Nebraska.  She has two grown children, a daughter and a son.  She enjoys quilting and traveling in her spare time.

Leslie- Insurance Coordinator After attending Eastern Wyoming College in her hometown of Torrington, Wyoming, Leslie moved to Fort Collins.  She became a travel agent, then worked as a financial consultant for Miamont Sports Center.  Her mother has worked in the dental field for 25 years, so when the opportunity occurred, Leslie came to work with our team. Leslie enjoys camping, golf, and travel.  She loves to spend time with her fiance, Kevin Cruz, and stepsons Andy, 12 and Sammy, 7.