Chris Gann
Chris Gann joined the Summit Dental Technologies team 21 years ago and is the Lead Ceramist. He attended University of Illinois – Carbondale and graduated in 1990 with an Associates in Applied Sciences, Dental Technology. Chris was introduced to the dental lab field through a high school friend’s dad. He owned his own single-man dental lab where Chris spent a lot of time learning about the field. When it was time for Chris to consider a career, he wanted to choose something that he could do for a lifetime. He knew the dental lab field was the right choice for him. He takes pride in answering questions from fellow technicians and for their accounts. His goal for his work is to provide accurate work from the prescription with integrity and quality.
Chris was born on Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL and was raised in Pontoon Beach, IL. He currently resides in Wright City, MO with his beautiful bride of 14 years, Jennifer. He has three children: two daughters and a stepson. Chris finds joy during in free time doing activities that take him outdoors such as hiking and camping. He’s also a bit of a thrill-seeker by flying airplanes. A milder hobby of his is collecting coins. He particularly looks for mint errors related to US coinage and currency.
Greg Sertl
Greg Sertl is the lead CAD/CAM technician at Summit Dental Technologies. He started in dental technologies in 1995 and has been part of the Summit team since 2001. Greg graduated from Maryville University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in Communications. Greg was introduced to the world of dentistry as a child. His grandfather opened his dental practice in the 1920’s and made the dental lab work himself. He helped around practice when growing up. This experience coupled with a fascination of jewelry and casting lead him to dental lab work. Greg loves working at Summit Dental Technologies because he enjoys the ever-expanding possibilities to provide the patient with the best solutions to their dental needs.
Greg was born in California but was raised in St. Louis and still lives there. He is intrigued by history, science and culture. Greg is continuously learning and discovering new facts about our world, from current trends to past details. In his spare time, he operates a machine shop to reverse engineer metal and wood parts for the restoration of antiques.
Justin Jenkel
Justin Jenkel is a CAD CAM Technician at Summit Dental Technologies. He began working for Summit in April 2019. Justin graduated from Southern Illinois University (SIU) with a bachelor’s degree of Biological Sciences in 2014. He went on to earn a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from SIU in 2019. Justin has a passion for dentistry and is enthusiastic about his career with Summit Dental Technologies. He is most excited about the artistic aspect that comes with dental lab work. His goal at Summit Dental Technologies is to bring a positive and vibrant attitude to the team every day. He strives to exceed the expectations of the physicians as well as their patients all while building and maintaining long-term relationships.
Justin was born and raised in Pinckneyville, IL, approximately 75 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. He currently resides in St. Louis, MO with his wife. They are happy newlyweds, just tying the knot in July 2019 and spend as much time together as they can. They also spend a lot of time with family and friends. When they’re not visiting with friends and family close by, they like to get out and travel as much as possible. Justin has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys energetic activities such as golf, riding his road bike, and exercise. He likes listening to podcasts and reading. His favorite book is “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie.
Julie Musenbrock
Julie Musenbrock is Summit Dental Technologies Accountant and Office Manager and has been with Summit for 19 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, an Associate of Science in Dental Technology from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Julie brings a lot of experience and knowledge with her extensive educational background to the Summit Dental Technologies team.
Julie was born and raised in Germantown, IL and continues to reside there with her husband and three children – one son and two daughters. She loves spending as much time with her family as she can. She is her kid’s biggest fan and cheers them on in everything they do. In her free time, Julie likes to relax with a good book. She is also a passionate Cardinals baseball fan.
Patricia McClelland
Patricia McClelland is an Office/Technical Technician at Summit Dental Technologies. She first came to Summit 17 ½ years ago to increase her education and skills in dental lab work, but enjoyed the work, culture, and team so much, she chose to stay. She attended Byron Institute and became a Dental Assistant. She was a Dental Assistant for over 10 years, working under a dentist who practiced as a general dentist, but also specialized in special needs cases. These cases included patients with a variety of oral cancers, patients who have sustained mouth injuries such as gunshot wounds, and patients with cleft palates. Her close work with this demographic of patients piqued her interest and motivated her to learn more which drove her to her work in a dental lab setting. Her favorite thing about working at Summit is the innovative technology and endless opportunities to learn.
Although Patricia is her formal name, her friends call her “Patty” or “Tricia”. She was born and raised in Missouri and currently lives in Wentsville, MO with her husband. She has 3 children: a 30 year-old stepdaughter, a 21 year-old daughter, and a 16 year-old son. When the weather permits, Patty and her husband like going for joyrides through the country on his Harley motorcycle. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and antique shopping.