Meet the Team
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Lisa Richmond
Professional Relations Coordinator
Lisa Richmond is our Professional Relations Coordinator. She is responsible for building and developing relationships in the community on behalf of Howell Orthodontics. Lisa has a business degree from The University of West Georgia and brings to our team many years of experience in sales and marketing. Lisa and her husband, Tim, reside in Jefferson with their three sons, Jackson, Tate and Garrett.
The Richmonds enjoy attending and serving at The Jefferson Church. In addition to their primary jobs, Tim is a part-time fire fighter at the Arcade Fire Department, and Lisa represents district 4 on the school board for Jefferson City Schools. Lisa loves building and maintaining relationships with others, reading a good book, hiking in the woods with her hubby and spending time with her precious boys.
Contact Lisa at Lisa@howellortho.com
Courtney Lord
Scheduling Coordinator
Courtney Lord is one of our two Scheduling Coordinators and is often one of the first smiling faces our patients see when they arrive at our office. She joined our team after staying home with her children and teaching preschool part-time for close to twelve years. She comes to us with exceptional skills after also working at a busy medical office call center before calling Howell Orthodontics her home away from home!
Courtney and her husband, Jake, live in Winder with their three children, Jack, Cora and Cannon. When she is not in the office, Courtney enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and reading. They attend River Hills Church in Winder.
Contact Courtney at Courtney@howellortho.com
Madison Metheny
Treatment Coordinator
Madison is our Treatment Coordinator and brings with her over 5 years of orthodontic experience as well as experience as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Madison has an extremely bright personality and has a natural ability to make you feel right at home! Her goal is to guide patients through the coordination of their individualized treatment plans.
Madison and her husband, Cody, live in Jefferson with their son, Maverick, and daughter, Marley James! In her spare time, Madison enjoys working out at the process, spending time with family, and watching football! She is an active member at Galilee Christian Church and loves being a part of the Jefferson community.
Contact Madison at Madison@howellortho.com
Meghan Stone
Treatment Coordinator
Meghan began with Howell Orthodontics as a Sterilization Coordinator and quickly decided that she was interested in becoming an Orthodontic Assistant. She recently began moving into the role of a Treatment Coordinator while still assisting Dr. Howell as needed. With her patient care background and an overall sweet nature, Meghan creates an immediate bond with her patients.
When she’s not at the office, Meghan loves to attend Braves baseball games and go to Disney with her husband, Allen, and their precious little boy, Cooper. She also spends a good bit of her time at wrestling tournaments where Allen is a coach! Meghan and Allen have a sweet dog named Bear and attend Nicholson Baptist Church.
Contact Meghan at Meghan@howellortho.com
Heather Bosquet
Financial Coordinator
Heather is our Financial Coordinator and assists patients and parents with all financial needs. She worked in banking for 20 years prior to becoming part of the Howell team. She loves interacting with the families to help make the financial part of treatment as easy as possible with her understanding, kind and bubbly personality. She also loves seeing patients during their smile journey, witnessing the transformation, happiness, confidence and pride that a new smile brings to children and adults.
Heather lives in Oconee County with her family making Jefferson a home away from home where she loves being part of the Howell team family. When she's not at work, she loves to be out in the sunshine, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Contact Heather at Heather@howellortho.com
Julie Ballman
Insurance Coordinator
Julie Ballman is the Insurance Coordinator at Howell Orthodontics. Julie handles the filing of insurance claims and any questions regarding insurance. Julie has an extensive educational and financial background which includes a Masters in Business Administration and over ten years of accounting, finance, and customer service experience.
Julie lives in Jefferson with her husband, Mark, and her mom, Sharron. The Ballman family attends St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church where they are active in several ministries. Julie enjoys spending as much time as possible with her twin sons, John and Michael, whenever they are home, and working on her house and yard.
Contact Julie at Julie@howellortho.com
Bretta Hanley
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Bretta is one of our amazing Orthodontic Assistants. She completed her training in orthodontic assisting in May 2016 and shortly after joined the Howell Orthodontics team. In addition to assisting Dr. Howell, Bretta also manages the inventory at our growing practice. Bretta is always kind, compassionate, and hard-working. Being in the dental field is her passion, and she truly enjoys getting to know our patients and watching their confidence grow with each new smile.
The Hanelys reside in Athens, GA where they also attend Southside Church. Bretta enjoys spending time with her family on their farm, traveling and watching her sons' sporting events.
Haley Martin
Orthodontic Assistant
Haley Martin is a valuable part of the Howell Orthodontics Team! She started with us in sterilizaion and then joined our group of amazing Orthodontic Assistants where she is loved by patients and parents alike. Haley has the best attitude and makes us smile and laugh every day! Haley and her husband, Justin, live in Jefferson with their two beautiful girls, Camryn and Reagan.
In her free time, Haley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and staying busy with her kids. You will often find her cheering from the sidelines of a soccer field. Haley and her family attend The Jefferson Church.
Kayla Ross
Orthodontic Assistant
Kayla joined our practice as an Orthodontic Assistant with over 7 years of previous orthodontic experience including 2 years in a pediatric office. Her passion for orthodontics began when she was in braces. The confidence she gained during her orthodontic journey inspired her to become an orthodontic assistant where she is able to help others experience that same joy every day!
Kayla is married to her high school sweetheart, Chase, and they live in Winder, GA. When she’s not at the office, Kayla likes thrifting and being outdoors with her dog, Leah, and most of all, she loves spending quality time with her family.
Angel Church
Clinical Coordinator
As the Clinical Coordinator, Angel oversees all sterilization protocols within our clinic, ensuring that every instrument is clean, sterilized, and properly prepared for use by our clinical team. She is known for her willingness to assist her colleagues whenever needed and is enthusiastic about cross-training in various positions. Through her diligence and high standards, she helps to keep our clinic running smoothly while maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff.
Angel was born and raised in Michigan and, fortunately for us, made Georgia her home a few years ago. She and her husband, Zach, live in Jefferson with their sweet Chocolate Lab, Emmylou. Angel enjoys traveling, reading, baking and walking her puppy. She and Zach attend The Jefferson Church.
Kacie Bly
3D Lab Coordinator
Kacie is our 3 Lab Coordinator and a huge asset to our team. She spends most of her time in our 3D Lab where we use digital scans and a 3D printer to make precise models of patients’ teeth. With these models, Kacie is able to make retainers and clear aligners on-site. Kacie can always be found with a huge smile on her face and a willingness to assist you with any need great or small.
Outside of the office, Kacie loves getting lost hiking deep into the woods with her boyfriend, Ben, and three pups: Pepper, Sage and Cooper. At home, she has two more fur babies, her kitties: Nova and Kruz. Kacie most enjoys traveling to new places, spending time with family and making new memories.
