Abby Berry: Lead Dental Assistant
Abby is from Alexandria, Ohio. She graduated Northridge High School and then attended the Ohio Business College earning her degree in Dental Assisting. Abby loves being outdoors: fishing, hiking, hunting and all thats in between! She was an active member in 4H for 12 years where she participated in sewing, cooking, and showing animals at the Hartford Fair. She enjoys working in the dental field and plans on going back to school to become an EFDA in the future.
Kyle Sowash: Dental Hygienist
Kyle was born in Dover, Delaware, but spent much of his youth growing up in Dayton, Ohio. After a stint in the United States Air Force as a dental assistant, Kyle moved to Columbus, Ohio to study dental hygiene at The Ohio State University. He loved Columbus so much that he decided to lay down roots after graduating in 2004. While he is an excellent dental hygienist, Kyle is also an accomplished musician! During his time off, he can be found touring the United States (and abroad) with his rock-and-roll band, The Kyle Sowashes.
Jules Alexandrunas: Director of Marketing and Accounts Payable
Dr. Mark’s wife Jules is from St. Louis, Missouri. She has been with the practice for five years and has worn a variety of hats during that time. Currently Jules oversees the marketing and financial duties for the practice. Dr. Mark and Jules are blessed with two wonderful little boy’s, Rogan and Magnus. Jules is also a licensed Physical Therapist. When she’s not working, chasing the boys, running the house or visiting friends and family, Jules likes to sleep…
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Karl Alexandrunas: Practice Manager
Karl and Mark grew up on their family’s farm twenty miles north of Pittsburgh. Karl is a graduate of the University of Dayton and had extensive operational experience running multiple dental practices when Mark persuaded him to move to Columbus to manage Granville Dental. Karl has been with Granville Dental for three years and was married last summer to his lovely wife Jill. They are expecting their first child this summer (2012)! When not at work, Karl and Jill like to be outside with their dog Charlie, playing with their nephews or boating and water skiing.
Bobbie Brooks: Office Manager
Bobbie was born and raised in Johnstown, OH and currently resides there with her husband Zack. She graduated from Johnstown Monroe High School and earned her associate’s degree in Accounting from The Bradford School of Business. Bobbie loves to be at the ballpark and in her free time she attends as many Columbus Clippers and Cincinnati Reds games as possible! When not spending time with family and friends Bobbie enjoys a quiet read or hunting and fishing with her husband.
Melinda Ferguson: Dental Hygenist
Originally from Zanesville, OH, Melinda earned her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from West Virginia University in 2002. Since then she has practiced in West Virginia, Massachusetts and Illinois before she and her husband returned to Ohio to be closer to family. Melinda enjoys working with the apprehensive portion of the patient population, helping them evolve into comfortable members of the practice and taking an active part in maintaining their oral health. In her spare time Melinda enjoys sports, reading and spending time with friends and family.