Meet the staff
Alison
Front Desk Administrator
16+ years’ experience in the dental field
Married with two daughters
Enjoys traveling, attending music concerts, and spending time with family and friends
Anna, LDH
Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienist for 15+ years, in dentistry for nearly 20 years
Holds a dental hygiene degree as well as a dental assisting certificate
Enjoys golfing, fitness, going to the cabin, and spending time with family
Cathy, LDH
Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienist for 20 years, in dentistry for 25 years
Degree in graphic design with a passion for logo design
Loves long-distance running and triathlons, completing seven marathons, seven half ironmans and three full ironmans
Jess, LDH
Office Manager
Office manager at Penz Dental Care, Jess has also been a dental hygienist since 2017
Proudly serves as officer in the U.S. Army National Guard
Her and her husband have one child and three dogs. They enjoy travel, kayaking, snowboarding, and being outdoors!
Karissa. LDA
Dental Assistant
Dental assistant for 15+ years, specializing in orthodontics for one year
Attended RCTC for dental assisting
Has been roommates with two of co-workers in the past. Just like family!
Kate
Communications & Marketing
Background in nonprofit communications and marketing
Aims to make everyone who encounters Penz Dental Care feel cared for and welcomed
Enjoys running, volunteering, and trips to northern Minnesota. Her and husband Matt (better-known here as Dr. Penz!) have four daughters.
Kelsey, CDA, LDA
Dental Assistant
2013 RCTC dental assisting graduate
2015 Winona State graduate for BAS in healthcare leadership and administration
Her and her husband have three kids. She loves event planning and decorating at her family’s event center in Chatfield.
Mallory, CDA, LDA, REFDA
Dental Assistant
Licensed dental assistant since 2012 with advanced training in restorative functions
Appreciates all aspects of dentistry
Enjoys hunting with her husband and friends
Renee, LDH
Dental Hygienist
Graduated in dental hygiene from Mankato State University
Completed a mission trip to Belize to provide dental care to the San Pedro community
Enjoys photography and long walks outside
Tanya, LDH
Dental Hygienist
Practicing dental hygienist since 2004
Enjoys seeing patients through their dental care and getting to know patients during each visit
Her dog is a unique breed, a Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tiana
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
In the dental field since 2020 and has a passion for pediatrics
Married with one child and two adorable golden retrievers
Enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and baking with family
Interested in working at Penz Dental Care? Check out our current job opportunities.