Melissa Bright
Melissa is a devoted wife and mother of two. She has been working with Dr. Hicks since 1998. Melissa is the office manager and keeps the office running smoothly each day. She was employed as a front office person in a veterinary clinic in Key West, Florida for five years. The family was then transferred from Key West to Mobile with the Coast Guard, from which her husband, Philip, is now retired. Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and children, Katlyn and Christopher, shopping and lounging by the pool with the family dogs, Chubbie, Lucky and Furgie.
Cheryle Jacobs
Cherlye is our treatment coordinator. She has been with Dr. Hicks since 1997 and has worked as an orthodontic assistant for 20 years. She will introduce you to Dr. Hicks and assist in making the arrangements to begin orthodontic treatment. Cheryle is a native Mobilian, and is married, the mother of two children, and has a menagerie of animals. She enjoys gardening, camping and going to the beach.
Cindy Barnett
Cindy is one of our appointment coordinators. She has been a member of our staff for five years. Cindy is a native Mobilian, and enjoys playing with her four-year-old Daschund, Louie. Patients will enjoy her friendly and helpful attitude.
Mitzi Wooten
Mitzi has lived in Mobile for seven years. She recently decided to move back to her hometown of Daphne, AL. She has a loving husband and a little girl named Haleigh. Her hobbies are arts & crafts and sewing. Mitzi has an Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Medical Sciences. She also has her certification in EKG, phlebotomy and CPR. Mitzi has been an orthodontic assistant for eight years. She decided to continue her education at UAB where she received her license in dental hygiene.
Amelia Favier
Amelia has been working for Dr. Hicks and Dr. McMurphy for seven years. She initially worked as an assistant. Amelia now works in the lab, where she is responsible for all appliances and model work. She is also the office photographer.
Bonnie Pelusio
Bonnie moved to Mobile eight years ago from New Jersey to be closer to her parents. She bought a home in Semmes and shares it with her Miniature Schnauzer “Snickers.”
Bonnie has been working in the orthodontic field for 33 years and is going on her 22nd year for orthodontic certification. Having gone through orthodontics as a child herself, she feels very good about what she does and how orthodontics can help create that beautiful smile and shape peoples lives for a lifetime.
Michele Wood
Michele is one of our orthodontic assistants. She has ten years experience in the field. She is a graduate of Theodore High School, and has an associate’s degree in office administration from Southeast College of Technology. She and her husband Kevin have one daughter, Rachael.
Sandy Lamb
Sandy Lamb is a lifelong resident of Mobile. She has her Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of South Alabama. Sandy has provided bookkeeping services and financial management services on a consulting basis to the practice for over 7 years. She is married to Ernest Lamb and has three children: Justin, Katie Beth, and Price. When not working, Sandy enjoys spending time with her family and boating in the spring and summer.
Daneen Smitherman
Daneen was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, but grew up in the Mobile area. She has been married to her husband, Wendel for 13 years and they have two boys, Caleb and Ethan. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She has been in the orthodontic field for 11 years as both an assistant and a financial coordinator. She has been employed with Drs. Hicks and McMurphy for 5 years. First and foremost, she loves to spend time with her family. She also loves yardwork and all outdoor activities.
Heather Hodge
Heather is an orthodontic assistant/ dental hygienist. She has a degree from Faulkner State Community College in dental assisting, and a certificate in dental hygiene. She has worked for Drs. Hicks and McMurphy for 5 years. She is married to Rusty, a mobile police officer. They have a full house with a Husky, a mini-Dachshund, and a Cockatiel named Elvis who sings the Andy Griffith theme song! They are also expecting their first child in November, Grayson Samuel.
Jamie Thomas
Jamie is a native Mobilian. She has been married for 16 years to a local firefighter and have three children. She has worked in the orthodontic field for 11 years. During her free time, she enjoys gardening and scrapbooking.
Melissa Pennington
Melissa is originally from Pensacola, Florida and attended Pensacola Junior College. Aside from being from Florida, she is an avid Auburn fan! She enjoys attending games, spending time at the beach or boating, and especially spending time with her Teacup Chiuahua, Bella.
Jamie Savva
Jamie is our Marketing Coordinator. Her goal is to assist in making our officea warm and friendly atmosphere for all our patients, doctors, and staff. She is originally from Massachusetts and has recently moved to Mobile due to her husband's position is the Coast Guard. Jamie loves to spend time with her husband, Nikolas, and her new baby girl, Kaileigh. She enjoys reading, cooking, and visiting friends and family back home.