Kendra
Office Manager & Public Relations
Kendra has been an integral part of Fox River Periodontics since April 2015. A certified medical assistant and certified medical coder, she brings extensive experience from her previous roles in occupational health and orthopedics. With over seven years of leadership in the medical field before joining the practice, Kendra ensures every patient receives compassionate, respectful, and personalized care.
Kendra loves the warm, family-oriented atmosphere of the office and values the teamwork and genuine care that define the practice. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, camping, and spending quality time with her family.
Jamie
Patient Relations Coordinator & HR
Jamie has been a dedicated staff member of Fox River Periodontics since 1999. She spent her first ten years as a surgical assistant before transitioning into her current role as Patient Relations Coordinator
In this position, Jamie is the friendly voice patients often hear first — greeting patients, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments. She is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, attentive, and respectful care throughout their experience.
Jamie loves being part of a close-knit team that feels like family. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter who is in college, and her son who is in high school.
Lisa
Patient Coordinator
Lisa joined the team at Fox River Periodontics in September 2025. She comes with many years of experience from her previous job as an office manager for an elite Orthodontic and Pediatric office. With eight years of expertise in dental insurance management, she is a valuable asset to our team.
Lisa currently resides in DeKalb with her husband Nick. In her time off, she travels to spend as much time as possible with her three kids, loves to walk her two dogs – Goose and Woody, tries to visit as many beaches as possible, and still cheers for the Chicago Cubs.
Nina
Surgical Assistant
With over 10 years of experience as a dental assistant, Nina is passionate about creating a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. She loves helping others feel confident in their smiles and enjoys being part of a caring, dedicated team.
Outside of the office, Nina stays active at the gym and cherishes cozy days at home with her family and her dog, Kai.
Chelsea
Surgical Assistant
Chelsea began her journey in the dental field in 2018. She became a certified dental assistant through Kishwaukee College. Her passion for the dental world continued to grow while she gained experience as an assistant in general dentistry and oral surgery.
She was accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at Rock Valley College in 2023 – only 20 applicants are chosen out of approximately 90. She graduated in May 2025 and is excited to bring the knowledge she gained from the accredited program to Fox River Periodontics. It is important to her to provide the utmost care while making her patients feel comfortable.
Chelsea enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, swimming, and is an animal lover.