Brook Balentine

Brook Balentine

Chief Administrative Officer Brook, a native of a small town in southeastern Kansas, is a graduate of Baker University. With over 20 years of experience in political campaigns and government service, she has honed her skills in marketing, fundraising, human resources,...
Jonelle Hall

Jonelle Hall

Chief Financial Officer Jonelle, a native of Richmond, MO, graduated from Central Methodist College (now Central Methodist University) with a degree in Accounting. She brings 25 years of experience as a Senior Auditor and Tax Preparer with Westbrook & Co., P.C.,...
Deana Loyd

Deana Loyd

Executive Assistant Deana Loyd brings over 40 years of diverse experience in administrative support, marketing, and project management, making her an invaluable asset to HCC. As Executive Assistant to the CEO, she ensures that the leadership team is equipped with...
Kayla Emmons

Kayla Emmons

Registered Dental Hygienist – Independence Kayla has been a dental hygienist since 2021. The reason she went into Dental Hygiene is because she was a public health kid herself. She wants her patients to know she understands their struggles and wants to be a...
Caitlin Ballinger

Caitlin Ballinger

Registered Dental Hygienist – Concordia Caitlin Ballinger has been a registered dental hygienist since 2015. Her goal is to ensure patients always feel comfortable and informed during their visit. To her, there is nothing more gratifying than helping patients overcome...
Erica Collins

Erica Collins

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Concordia Erica Collins is a dedicated mental health professional whose conceptual framework is rooted in the strengths perspective. She believes treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit) is necessary for complete wellness....
Dr. Preston Howerton

Dr. Preston Howerton

Chief Medical Officer, DO – Buckner Dr. Howerton received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri after graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a B.S. in Biology.   He...
Stephanie Hutchison

Stephanie Hutchison

Family Nurse Practitioner – Buckner & Waverly. Stephanie Hutchison graduated from her undergraduate nursing program in 1983 and worked in the Emergency Department for 16 years, later completing her master’s degree in the family nurse practitioner program at...
Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

Registered Dental Hygienist – Waverly Jessica Johnson is a Registered Dental Hygienist at the HCC Community Health Center in Lexington. Johnson has six years of dental experience, with four of those years serving the Lafayette County community. She is committed to...
Dr. Geoff Peterson

Dr. Geoff Peterson

Chief Dental Officer, DMD – Waverly Dr. Geoff Peterson was born and raised in Montana.  He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS, where he met his wife Becky. He attended dental school at Oregon Health and Sciences...