Kristy
Kristy is the Practice Administrator/Professional Assistant for Dr. Runnels. Kristy has over 20 years experience in the Dental field. She is excited to work for Runnels Orthodontics and is looking forward to making smiles more beautiful. Kristy in her spare time enjoys running, the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Kristy has one son who is a graduate of Auburn University…War Eagle!
April
April is a certified Orthodontic Assistant and Virtual Treatment Coordinator for Runnels Orthodontics. April graduated from California State University, Chico in 2016 with a bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology. The U.S. Air Force has moved April to Colorado with her husband (Jared), daughter (Austin) and 2 pups (Leo and Bailee) and she continues to be a part of our awesome team from afar. She is excited to still be one of the first faces you meet when you join our Runnels Ortho family and enjoys keeping up with your progress through our Dental Monitoring app!
Arieka
Arieka is a Clinical Assistant at Runnels Orthodontics! Arieka moved from West Virginia to Florida about 3 years ago. She also brought her husband, Garrett, and two Saint Bernadoodles Bentley and Buster along with her! She loves to travel with her husband and particularly loves the beach and the mountains. She is thrilled to have a home here on the Runnels Team and can’t wait to continue her expertise to give patients their dream smile!
DesiRay
DesiRay is the New Patient/Schedule Coordinator at Runnels Orthodontics. She was born and raised in New Mexico and now enjoys the beautiful Emerald Coast. As a former patient of Dr. Runnels loves to be able to connect with all of our patients and help them on their journeys to new smiles
Haleigh
Haleigh is a Clinical Assistant at Runnels Orthodontics. She is local to the area, born and raised! Her favorite thing to do outside the office is to travel locally to listen to her husband perform with his band, and spend time with her daughter (2) and her two pups, Lola & Ellie-Mae. She looks forward to accompanying you on your journey to a beautiful smile!
Sara
Sara is the Social Media Marketing Coordinator at Runnels Orthodontics! Sara is originally from Chicago and just moved here in June of 2021 with her boyfriend, Darin. She graduated from Saint Xavier University with a BA in Communication and runs her own side business creating handmade jewelry! Along with her degree, she is a Certified Personal Trainer and loves to continue learning by listening to podcasts about social psychology and the brain! Sara represented Illinois twice as USA National Miss Illinois in 2019 and 2021. She loves working with people and is so excited to be the face of the office when patients enter the building!
