Kevin Packard, DDS
A 2011 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Packard has the expertise and training necessary to take care of your needs. He also received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Brigham Young University in 2007. Dr. Packard continues his education on a regular basis and is a member of the American Dental Association. He is strongly committed to excellence in dentistry, compassion in patient care and patient comfort, and practicing evidence-based dentistry.
Dr. Packard married his wife, Ashley, in 2005, and he has three daughters and twin sons, ensuring that there is never a dull moment at home. Away from work, he enjoys mountain biking, camping, wakeboarding, and spending time with his family. For Dr. Kevin Packard, excellent dentistry is about taking care of patients’ needs and treating them like family. Dr. Packard and his family love Ellensburg and serving their community.
Dan Whitemarsh, DDS
Meet Dr Whitmarsh!
Meghan Wiesen – Office Manager
Meghan has been part of the Creekside Dental family since 2011. She began her dental field journey as a member of the front desk and transitioned to the back office, where she eventually became the lead assistant. While she was working on the clinical side, she was able to expand her knowledge in the dental field and learn the ins and outs of almost all dental procedures. Meghan became our office manager in June 2019, where she brings her knowledge of both the insurance/benefits side of dentistry as well as the clinical side. She is always up for a challenge and enjoys the fast pace of dentistry, educating patients and creating the best experience possible. Meghan grew up in Ellenburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School in 2008; she then attended CWU, where she was a member of the fastpitch team. Meghan contributes much of her teamwork and success to her years of team sports. She is happily married to her husband, Chas, and they have a beautiful daughter named Zoey.
Kodee Main- Receptionist and Insurance Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon!
Emily Bradford – Hygiene Coordinator/ Dr Whitemarsh’s Scheduling Coordinator
Emily is our hygiene coordinator and will help schedule new patients to our office and cleaning appointments. She has been with Creekside Dental Ellensburg since 2021 and loves working in the dental field. Her favorite thing about dentistry is seeing the before and after and the confidence that comes with a patient’s new smile. She has lived in Ellensburg since 2017 and enjoys spending time outdoors. When not at work, you can find Emily camping, fishing or going on some sort of adventure with her family or friends. Emily has four pets that always keep her busy and on her toes. This includes one dog, two cats and a guinea pig.
Jamie Hampton – Assistant Manager | Dr. Kevin’s Scheduling Coordinator
Jamie moved to Ellensburg in 1993, where she raised three wonderful children that she is very proud of. She has been able to add two daughter-in-laws and four grandsons to the family while living in Ellensburg. Her four grandsons are her pride and joy! In her spare time, she enjoys camping with friends, crafting, going to concerts, traveling and spending time with family, including her parents who recently relocated to Ellensburg. Jamie has worked in the dental field in the past, and we are happy to welcome her back as a member of our team.
Janet Velasquez – Dental Hygienist 
Jan has been part of our Creekside Dental family since 2011. Jan graduated from the YVC dental hygiene program in 1979 and brings many years of experience, maturity and humor to our practice. Jan is married to her high school sweetheart, with whom she has two children and six grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys being a grandma, reading, knitting, painting and visiting any Disney park! Jan’s smile is infectious, and finding a way onto her schedule is darn near impossible as she has quite the following. Jan is the definition of team player, and we are so lucky to have her as part of our practice!
Cassie Keaton – Dental Hygienist
Cassie was born and raised in Ellensburg and joined Creekside Dental in 2016, where she fell in love with the dental field. Cassie then went on to attend YVC, where she received her bachelor’s in dental hygiene in 2019. We were happy to bring Cassie back on as a member of our hygiene team after she graduated. Cassie loves working with patients to help them achieve a happy and healthy smile. It is very important to her that each patient feels comfortable and has a positive experience. When Cassie is not working, you can find her outdoors enjoying time with her family.
Nikkie Fee – Dental Hygienist
Nikkie joined our practice after graduating from YVC with a bachelor’s in dental hygiene in 2019. Prior to YVC, Nikkie played collegiate basketball up north in Skagit County, which was a huge part in making her the amazing team player she is today. When she is not traveling, you can find her on a golf course with her husband or spending time with her puppy. Nikkie loves making her patients comfortable along with educating them on proper techniques to keep their oral health in great condition. Her positive attitude and willingness to take on any task make her a key member of our Creekside Dental family.
Brianna Vrooman – Kiddie Prophy & Registered Dental Assistant
Brianna was born in Ft Worth Texas and moved to Washington when she was 8 years old. Bree graduated from Easton high school as valedictorian. She has three sisters, six nephews and one niece, all of which she loves spending her free time with. When not at work you can find Bree gardening, canning produce from her garden or going for bike rides or rides on her side by side.
Pat Kuntz- Dental Hygienist
Pat joined the Creekside Dental team in early 2023. She has years of experience in the dental hygiene field and enjoys connecting with past and new patients. Pat is originally from Las Vegas but has also lived in Snohomish, Washington, and Southern California before finally moving to Ellensburg to be closer to her family. When not at work you can find Pat traveling the Pacific Northwest and spending time with her grandkids.
Greyson McLeod – Registered Dental Assistant
Greyson was raised in Ellensburg. He attended Yakima Valley College, where he received his AA, and recently graduated from CWU with a bachelor’s degree in biology with a biomedical science specialization. He is currently in the application process to go to dental school. Greyson has learned the ins and outs of many dental procedures during his undergraduate studies to help prepare him for the journey through dental school. Greyson considers every day an opportunity to expand his knowledge and to provide a comforting environment for our patients to be educated and receive the treatment needed to give them a confident smile.
Jesus Mendoza- Registered Dental Assistant
Jesus is a dedicated dental assistant with a passion for providing top-notch patient care. With an Associate of Arts degree, Jesus brings a strong foundation in health care and a commitment to excellence to the team. His positive and enthusiastic approach to both work and life are key components in helping provide a great dental experience for every patient. Outside of work Jesus enjoys staying active by playing soccer and cheering for his favorite football club, Real Madrid.
Jenny Arnold – Registered Dental Assistant
Jenny was born and raised in Ellensburg and has been in the dental field for seven years now. Jenny joined our team in 2020 and looks forward to meeting new people and helping them in achieving their ideal smiles. Jenny has a contagious smile and is always looking for ways to help make our team successful. When Jenny is not at work, you will find her on a hiking trail or riding her bike with her dog not far behind.
Aria Schlaefer- Registered Dental Assistant
Aria has been in Ellensburg since high school. She has attended Brigham Young University in Idaho and has plans to become a dental hygienist. Aria loves meeting new people and hearing their life stories. She is an experienced road-tripper who loves hiking and kayaking, even in the winter! Aria also loves to cook with her husband and relaxing with a good book from time to time.