Meet the Team

We are proud of our experienced, welcoming staff. Each member of our team is excited to meet you and give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during your treatment. We are always here to help!

Mary N

Mary

Financial Coordinator
I have been the financial coordinator for Hanis & Proft Orthodontics since 2000. I enjoy working with families and insurance companies to make sure that our patients’ financial needs are comfortably met. What I love most of all is seeing our patients’ beautiful smiles when their treatment is completed. My husband, Ken, and I are proud parents of our two grown children and proud grandparents to our wonderful grandchildren.
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Kelley

Financial Coordinator
My name is Kelley and I have worked in the front office of Hanis & Proft Orthodontics since May 2015. My husband and I moved to Katy in 2014 and hope to plant solid roots in this great community. I love my job because of the positive interaction I have with the patients and their families. It gives me such joy to make the visits to our office easy, worry-free and FUN! In my spare time I enjoy reading, running and raising my rowdy baby boy and pocket beagle, Gunner.
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Mary J

Mary J

Concierge
My name is Mary J and I have been honored to work at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics since 2011. It is my privilege to greet you as you enter our office, talk to you on the phone, or help you make a cup of coffee. I love getting to know our patients and their wonderful families. I am a native Texan and have been happily married to my college sweetheart since 1975. (Gig’Em Aggies!) We have been blessed with three beautiful daughters and four wonderful grandchildren. They keep me smiling and are a joy in my life. If you have not been to our office, please come by and let me show you around. You are always welcome here.
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Kristin

Kristin

Concierge
I was born in New London, Connecticut while my dad served in the Navy. I grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and married my high school sweetheart where we raised our 5 children for 16 years. I have had braces twice! After seeing the great results my daughter had with Hanis & Proft Orthodontics, I became a patient. Working at the office, I love the new friendships created with each new family that joins our practice. I love seeing our patient’s self-esteem grow as we help them create a healthy beautiful smile. I also feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing team!

Ellen

Treatment Coordinator
My name is Ellen, and I am the Treatment Coordinator at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics. I have been with this wonderful practice since 2007. As a treatment coordinator, I have the privilege of welcoming you to our office, introducing you to our doctors, and explaining your available treatment options. It brings me great joy to help create beautiful smiles and friendships. I am happily married and a mother to two wonderful children and one handsome grandchild.
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Julie

Julie

Treatment Coordinator
I was born in Larchmont, New York. I decided to go into the orthodontic field after seeing my daughter, Kayla, go through her Phase I Treatment. It was such a positive experience and I loved learning about everything at her appointments. Being able to see the transformation that our patients go through during treatment is one of the reasons I love working at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics and the other is that I get to work with the sweetest team around!

Janet

Janet

Clinician
My name is Janet, and I have been blessed to be a certified orthodontic assistant at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics since 1985. The most fulfilling part of my job is the relationships we create with our patients as we see them grow up before our eyes. I am happily married with two grown sons, and in my spare time, I love to go to the beach and spend time with my family.
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Kathy

Clinician
My name is Kathy, and I have been a certified orthodontic assistant in the Houston/Katy area for over 20 years. I love seeing the progress technology has made in the field of orthodontics and the many ways it benefits our patients. I have a wonderful husband of 26 years, two beautiful daughters, and two amazing granddaughters!
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Amy

Clinician
My name is Amy, and I have been an orthodontic assistant since 2000. I love seeing the changes in my patients’ smiles! I am married to my husband, Dana, and we have two boys, Kyle and Garrett, and a step daughter, Sara. My hobbies are spending time with my family outdoors, running, and going to Texas A&M and Houston Texans football games!
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Ashley

Clinician
My name is Ashley and I have been an orthodontic assistant since 1999. I love seeing my patients smiles change over the course of treatment. Seeing them happy makes me happy! My husband Matt and I have two kids, Mason and Avery, who keep us very busy with their activities. In my spare time I enjoy traveling to the beach to be with family and friends and supporting the Astros and Texans.

Shawna

Clinician
I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and moved to this area in 2001 with my husband and two boys. When not in the office, you can find me at sporting events with the boys or with neighbors and friends. I love spending time by water any chance I get! My favorite part about my job is seeing the patients grow up right in front of our eyes!

 

Susan

Clinician
I am originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and moved to Sugarland in 2001. My interest in orthodontics stems from the combination of technology and patient interaction. I enjoy seeing the beautiful smiles created here!

Peggy

Practice Director
We can’t wait to introduce you to our new Practice Director! Check back soon for her bio.

Ansley

Marketing Coordinator
My name is Ansley and I am the Marketing Coordinator at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics. I was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia. I moved to Texas in 2022 and have loved every minute! What I love most about my job is meeting so many amazing people at our office, our referring dentists’ offices, and out in the community. In my free time, I love spending time with my niece, Lucy!

Debra

Insurance Specialist
We can’t wait to introduce you to our new Insurance Specialist! Check back soon for her bio.

Felicia

Clinician
I have worked in the dental field for 21 years, and I have worked as an Orthodontic Assistant for 19 of those years. I have worked with Dr. Hanis for a little over two years! There are so many things that I love about this office. I love interacting with patients and working with very knowledgeable doctors. Most importantly, I work with the best team! I have worked with Amy, Morgan, Ashley, and Kim W. for over a decade – I consider them my family.  I am a late college graduate. I received my AS degree in 2017 from Lone Star College and my BAAS degree 2020 from Lamar University. I started my college journey in 2008 as a single mother of 2. I have 5 grandbabies all under the age of 10! I am a die-hard Steelers fan. I love pizza, rootbeer, and peanut butter cookies!

Jennifer

Concierge
We can’t wait to introduce you to our new Concierge! Check back soon for her bio.

Kim H.

Clinician
I am an Orthodontic Assistant at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics. I have worked here for over two years. The best part of my job is seeing my patients’ new smile at the end of their treatment! I am married with two children, four grandkids, and two dogs. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, and camping. I love Mexican food, cold coffee, and being with my granddaughters.

Lina

Clinician

My name is Lina. After graduating highschool in 2016, I began studying to be a dental assistant. I have worked in the field for over five years. I have been an Orthodontic Assistant since May 2021. My favorite part about working at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics is being a part of the patient’s journey to a beautiful new smile. I am so thankful to have the most supportive and loving family members that push me to do my best everyday.

Stacey

Sterilization/Lab Assistant

My name is Stacey. I am a lab assistant at Hanis & Proft Orthodontics. I always wanted to be a dental assistant because I am obsessed with teeth! Before joining the Hanis & Proft team, I was a teacher. I have a wonderful husband, daughter, and step son. I love being a part of the Hanis & Proft family and seeing patients’ fall in love with their smiles.