Meet the Team - Smiles by Benton - Braces Oxford

Caring Experts

We'll make sure you're treated family while giving you quality care in a comfortable, fun setting.

Get to know a little bit about our team!

Teddy

certified therapy dog

Teddy is a Goldendoodle and is in the process of becoming a Certified Therapy Dog! Teddy has been a part of the Designer Smiles team since he was just 6 months old. He has quickly become the mascot of the office and is so loved (& maybe just a little spoiled.)

He is great at calming nervous patients, and many request specifically to have him by their side while they're here for their appointments! A good Teddy snuggle even comes in handy for those of us staff who might be having a tough day. He's everyone's favorite co-worker.

Casey Cole Walker

Administrative Director

Casey joined the Designer Smiles team in 2017. Casey's favorite part of her role as administrative director is ensuring the office is operating at its fullest potential. She also enjoys meeting new families and seeing the excitement of a new smile.

Outside of Designer Smiles, Casey loves spending time with her husband, Wesley, and their children, Carson and Emory. She always has a house full of family and friends! The beach is her happy place, but she enjoys any travel destination, outdoor adventures such as kayaking, and of course, Alabama football.

Shana Sims

Clinical Director

Shana joined the Designer Smiles team in 2018. Shana's favorite part of her role as clinical director is ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently. She also enjoys seeing the transformation of our patient's smiles from start to finish.

Outside of Designer Smiles, Shana enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, her son, Troy, and their two dogs, Louie and Roxy. Shana also enjoys Auburn football, going to the beach, and visiting the mountains.

Casey Cofield

Pell City Office Coordinator

Casey joined the Designer Smiles team in 2019. Casey's favorite part of her role as the Pell City Office Coordinator is walking with patients throughout their orthodontic journey from start to finish and seeing the result of a beautiful smile.

Outside of Designer Smiles, Casey enjoys hunting, the outdoors, watching Alabama football and spending time with her family and fur babies, Autumn, Bristol, Meathead, and Whiskey.

Celia Smith

Marketing Coordinator

Celia joined the Designer Smiles team in 2019. Celia's favorite part of her role as marketing coordinator is getting to interact with the community, and planning fun events for patients and the Designer Smiles team.

Outside of Designer Smiles, she loves spending time with her husband, Dell, her son, Javen, and her family and friends. Celia loves to shop, listen to music, watch Alabama football, and travel.

Elyse Waldrop

Financial Coordinator

Elyse joined the Designer Smiles team in 2020. Elyse's favorite part of her role as Financial Coordinator is getting to meet new patients and being a part of the process of getting them started on their orthodontic journey!

Outside of Designer Smiles, Elyse enjoys spending time with her husband, Heath, and son, Luke, and their favorite family activity is going to Auburn and Georgia football games. She also enjoys watching Luke play baseball and seeing his love for the game. Elyse is always up for a trip to the beach or anywhere tropical!

Shey Steward

Insurance Coordinator

Shey joined the Designer Smiles team in 2020. Shey's favorite part of her role as the insurance coordinator is helping patients and families navigate their treatment and maximize their benefits.

Outside of Designer Smiles, she loves spending time with her husband, Kyle, her dogs, Boone and Maverick, and her family and friends. Shey loves to shop, work out, and watch all college sports.

Alyssa Anderson

Treatment Coordinator

Alyssa joined the Designer Smiles team in 2016. Alyssa's favorite part of her role as treatment coordinator is the fast-paced work environment and meeting new patients and their families.

Outside of Designer Smiles, she enjoys serving in her church, running, shopping, and spending time with her husband, Preston, her niece, Harper, her Chinese Crested Powderpuff, Louie, and Goldendoodle, Benny. Alyssa is an alumna of Jacksonville State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

Angie Myers

Treatment Coordinator

Angie joined the Designer Smiles team in 2006. Angie's favorite part of her role as treatment coordinator is welcoming and becoming acquainted with new patients and their families. She loves watching young patients grow into adults with beautiful smiles.

Outside of Designer Smiles, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband, Dustin, her children, Lexi and Mason, and their dogs, Daisy and Maggie. She enjoys vacationing with her family, reading, cooking and the outdoors.