Staff Directory

Joined Dr. Hassel’s team – May 1995
Born in Washington, she has lived in the area most of her life.
She entered into the orthodontic field in the 1970’s as an assistant when her two children started school.
Lee later took over as Office Manager.
Lee and her husband enjoy camping, traveling and their seven grandchildren.

Joined Dr. Hassel’s team – April 2000
Originally from western Montana, he served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as an electronic technician.
After the Air Force, he worked his way up through the retail building materials and hardware industry to assistant store manager of an Ace Hardware store.
Duane has held positions as an electronic technician in east central Illinois and Olympia, Washington.
Duane enjoys traveling with his Greek wife, woodworking, hiking, photography and technical drawing.

Joined Dr. Hassel’s team – May 2000
Married with two kids, one girl and one boy, she also has two dogs, two cats and two fish.
Born and raised in Tacoma, Laura is a Henry Foss graduate. “Go Falcons!”
She has been a dental assistant since 1986 and an orthodontic assistant since 1997.
Her hobbies include Genealogy, camping and watching her kids play ice hockey.
Laura is the Assistant Manager of Puget Sound Tomahawks Jr. hockey team.
She serves as secretary of the Puget Sound Amateur Hockey Association.

Tara is currently on family leave enjoying time with her new daughter