Jacob Welch, Business Office Manager
Jacob Welch was born and raised in Farmington, Utah. After graduating high school, Jacob went on to attend Brigham Young University – Idaho (BYUI) for 1 year. He then went on to serve a 2-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Great Ohio Columbus mission.
After returning from his mission in Ohio, Jacob returned to BYUI to complete a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Fluid Dynamics. While at BYUI, Jacob met and married his wife Lisa, and together, they started their family with their first two boys. In 2020 Jacob went to work for the Department of Defense as an Aeronautical Subsystems Engineer. While working for the Department of Defense, Jacob went back to school to get his Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise through Louisiana State University Shreveport. While in school getting his master’s, their daughter was born.
In May of 2022, Jacob graduated with his master’s and shortly after accepted a job as the Business Office Manager of Pratt Family Dental. Jacob and his family look forward to becoming a part of the Pratt Community. He feels that he can make an impact on Pratt by being a part of a small business centered on family. It is his goal to inspire others to get better results; to get clear on the reason we do what we do and how much of an effect it has on the desired outcome. It is his goal to increase the efficiency of the Pratt Family Dental business. With this goal he helps employees better enjoy their work environment and helps patients to have a better experience.
In December of 2023, Jacob and Lisa will joyfully welcome their second daughter. Jacob and Lisa will have 2 boys and 2 girls. Jacob and Lisa have come to absolutely love Pratt. Pratt offers many wonderful services and activities. The people of this area are so wonderful and kind. Jacob and Lisa look forward to how they can add to the greatness of this area.
Our Team
Patty Gridley
Dental Assistant
I am a dental assistant with an Associate of Science from PCC who has been with Pratt Family Dental since May 2014. I am certified in nitrous oxide sedation. My husband Kyle and I had our first child, Dominic, in May 2018 and are enjoying parenthood. We spend our free time with our son and love being outdoors with all the pets.
Bree Jones
Dental Hygienist
My name is Bree, and I’ve been working as a Registered Dental Hygienist for Pratt Family Dental since 2012. I joined the practice right out of college after graduating from the dental hygiene program at Johnson County Community College. I have enjoyed serving the Pratt community for the past 10+ years and have developed wonderful relationships with many patients along the way. I strive to provide gentle and thorough dental care for my patients and hope to help educate them to achieve optimal oral health. I met my husband, Brandon, in the dental office, and we keep busy outside of work with our 2 boys, Jaxton and Eli. We look forward to putting our roots down in Pratt and raising our boys in such a wonderful community.
Megan Forshee
Dental Assistant
I am a dental assistant who has been with PFD since March 2017. I am certified in Nitrous Oxide sedation and trained in CAD/CAM crown design, having this training allows us to make same day crowns for you! In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding horses, and hunting with my husband.
Andrea Fisher
Dental Hygienist
I am happy to have joined the Pratt family Dental team in January of 2021. I received my certified dental assisting degree from SATC and worked as an assistant for a year, I fell in love with the dental field and decided to continue my education. In 2010 I graduated from FHTC receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. I have been working as a full time dental hygienist ever since. I enjoy meeting and educating patients on the benefits of good oral hygiene and helping them reach optimal oral health. I strive to help each patient feel that a visit to the dentist can be a positive experience! Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my daughter Bristol and husband Ross on our family farm.
Airam Fernadez
Dental Assistant
I have been a dental assistant at Pratt Family Dental since August 2022. I am nitrous certified. Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Shelly Glynn
Dental Hygienist
I have been working for Pratt Family Dental as a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2017. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Kansas State University in 2010 and continued my education in Dental Hygiene at MATC, graduating in 2012. Along with my Dental Hygiene degree, I am also certified to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation. I have been working in Dental Hygiene for 10+ years now. I grew up in Hoisington, KS, and currently live in Great Bend with my husband, Greg, and step-daughter, Cameron. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with family and our Labrador, Layla. We enjoy the outdoors, going camping, and traveling.
Brynn Hoffman
Dental Assistant
My name is Brynn, I am a Dental Assistant that has been with Pratt Family Dental since August of 2022. I am happy to have joined the PFD family. I am a certified nurse aide and a certified medication aide. In my free time I like to be outdoors and hang out with my boyfriend Devon and Dog Zeke.
Katelyn Fox
Receptionist
I am a receptionist and have been with Pratt Family Dental since February of 2022. I have lived in Pratt
most of my life. I am happily married to my husband, Ben. We have been married for about 3 and a half
years and together for over 5 years. I enjoy spending time with my siblings Emma, Breanne, and
Michael. My twin, Emma, and I are best friends and have been since birth. Emma, Michael, Ben, and I
love to watch the Kansas City Chiefs dominate the Football world together, while my older sister,
Breanne and I obsess over true crime together. Outside of work, I love to sing, play piano, read true
crime books, watch true crime documentaries, and spend time with my pets!
Challie Ward
Dental Hygienist
I graduated from Wichita State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and have worked full-time as a dental hygienist since June 2013. I started working Mondays at Dr. Hopkins’s office in May of 2017. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Matt, and two children, Myleigh and Zander.
Tianna Chartier
Dental Hygienist
Hi, my name is Tianna Chartier. I am very excited to be a part of the team as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Pratt Family Dental. Currently, I am working three days a week. Before my dental hygiene career I worked with Dr. Hopkins as an assistant. I received a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays University, with an emphasis in chemistry. My education continued with dental hygiene school at Colby Community College, which is sanctioned through Northcentral Technical College. I had wonderful instructors and have been practicing under great private practice dentists since 2014. I enjoy learning about my patients and helping create healthy, beautiful smiles. My life stays busy out of the office with my husband, who ranches, and our three growing boys. Ranching, rodeoing, and fishing are some of our favorite things to do!
