Our staff is made up of very personable, concerned, highly trained and skilled individuals with over 160 years of combined work experience in caring for orthodontic patients.
Our purpose is to serve you, giving you the very best by providing the highest quality of skillful care and service, and thereby enhancing the health, appearance and well being of those we are privileged to have as patients.
Communications/Patient Coordinator
JEAN SPENCER
I live in Hickory with my husband, Rocky, and cocker spaniels, Fonzy and Kenzi. We have a son, Jeff, who lives in Charlotte.
I have been a member of the Garlitz Team since January of 1974. Some of my educational background includes a degree in Applied Science for Business and Secretarial, Certification in Dental Radiology and Dale Carnegie training. As a Dale Carnegie graduate, I assisted in their training course. I have also attended numerous seminars involving progressive patient care, communications, computer training and management.
I am a member of the Hickory Church of Christ and enjoy teaching. I also enjoy the outdoors, reading, shopping and socializing with my friends. My favorite pastime is doing anything with Rocky and Jeff.
What I enjoy most about my work is helping our patients and parents. I feel our office provides the optimum in dental care, and I am very proud to be part of this dental team.
Receptionist/Business Coordinator
ROBIN BUMGARNER
I have worked for Dr. Garlitz since 1980 in several capacities, including a treatment assistant, inventory control and setting up patient accounts. I grew up in this area and attended St. Stephens High School.
My husband, Gary, and I have two daughters, Brandy and Kasey. Brandy graduated from ASU with a Masters degree in accounting. She and her husband, Jeff, have two boys. Kasey is a pediatric intensive care nurse in Chapel Hill.
Gary and I attend New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. I enjoy cooking, traveling and being a grandmother.
Receptionist/Appointment Coordinator
SHERYL BREWER
Correspondence Coordinator
GINGER SWEENEY
I joined Dr. Garlitz’s staff in February 2000. I am originally from Kentucky and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in biology. My husband, Tom, and I settled in Hickory after moving several times between Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. We have two sons, Blair and Brian. I enjoy sewing and traveling.
Treatment Associates
TRACEY TREADWAY
My husband Chris and I live in Valdese. We have two daughters, Madison and Megan. I am a graduate of East Burke High School. I attended Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton and graduated with honors in Dental Assisting. I have worked in both a general dentist’s and oral surgeon’s office---but I love orthodontics the most!! I enjoy sports, walking, shopping and spending time with my daughters. I started working for Dr. Garlitz in September 1989. Ever since I was a child, I have always wanted to work in a health-related field. I enjoy caring for people and making them feel better about themselves. This, in turn, makes me feel like I have fulfilled one of my goals in life.
AMANDA COOK
I have worked with Dr. Garlitz since August 1995. Boy, how time flies when you are having fun! I graduated from Fred T. Foard High School and Western Piedmont Community College. I live in Vale with my husband, Scottie, and our son, Avery and daughter, Lindsey. We are members of Zion Hill Baptist Church where I enjoy singing in the choir, working with the youth and vacation Bible school. I also love scrap booking, gardening and spending time with my family.
ANGIE YOUNT
In 1986, I graduated from Hickory High School with a concentration in Business and Marketing. I was introduced to dentistry during my senior year where I worked for a general dentist as an office assistant. In May of 1994, I returned to the field through orthodontics, of course, with Dr. Garlitz and staff and am very happy. At home I have three wonderful children. Their names are Cara, Kelsey and Dakota. I enjoy swimming, the beach and going to the mountains. Also, I enjoy most any sport especially going to live games or events. Most of all, I love to laugh!
LESA BAKER
I moved to Hickory and started working for Dr. Garlitz in May of 1983. Prior to moving to Hickory, I lived in Columbia, S.C. and attended Clemson University. I have a son, Christopher, who is the joy of my life. He graduated from Hickory High School and received a four year ROTC Army scholarship at Appalachian University. I enjoy traveling, reading, music and socializing with my friends. I also am a licensed real estate agent. I love helping others whether it is assisting in helping someone achieve a beautiful smile or finding the perfect home.
Treatment/Lab Technician
KAREN SMITH
I joined Dr. Garlitz’s staff in November 1995. I am from Reidsville, NC and graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a B.S. in Home Economics and Child Development. I have had many years of experience in orthodontics in Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and Charlotte. My husband, John, and I moved to Hickory from Charlotte in September 1995. We enjoy working in the yard, going to Carolina Panther games, boating on Lake Hickory, the beach and spending time with our grandchildren.
Sterilization/Lab Technician
SHIREL YORK
I grew up in Missouri and have lived most of my life in the Mid-West. I have worked in dentistry for approximately 16 years. My husband, Allen, and I moved to Hickory in 2004 when he accepted a position with Viewmont Baptist Church as Music Director. We have two sons, James and Michael, and the very best dog “Jake”. I enjoy cooking, snow skiing, traveling, watching movies and being with friends.
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