Staff

Sandye Fletcher

Sandye is our Recare Coordinator. She is the person you talk to when needing a check up and cleaning appointment. Sandye graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theology. She has a diverse background having been involved in youth ministry for 3 years, a coordinator for a home health agency for 5 years, administrative work in an OB/GYN office for 6 years and 11 years with an Oral Surgeon.

She started with Dr. Altman in January 2008, and has been a welcomed addition to our Team. She will tell you its great to be part of such a caring group of people. Sandye feels oral health is so important to overall health, and she loves to help patients acquire a bright smile, which boosts confidence and self esteem.

Sandy has been married to Randy Fletcher for over 27 years, and together they have a son, R. Clayton, who is a Chemical Engineer working in Wyoming. Sandye enjoys reading, gardening, horseback riding, boating, cooking and baking and playing with her new dog Black Velvet.

Sharon is married to Roger and they have two children, Heather and Cody and a daughter-in-law, Brittany. The family does a lot of things together, especially Nascar racing. If they are not attending a race, you will find them glued to the races on television every Sunday.

Kristin Gaskamp

Kristin is the newest addition to our Team. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Options Program and is a Registered Certified Dental Assistant, in the State of Texas.

Kristin attended high school in Burton, and graduated from the Penn Foster Academy.

After having orthodontics growing up, Kristin has found dentistry to be a very gratifying career. Kristin now has a beautiful smile that inspires her to help others do the same.

Kristin is married to her wonderful husband, Gavin, and together they enjoy hunting, fishing, car shows and anything outdoors. She is also one of three children, and is an Aunt to Peyton and Avery. This pretty “Tomboy” enjoys spending time with her family, as well.

Jennifer Schroeder

Jennifer is Dr. Altman’ Assistant. She graduated from Bellville High School, and attended Blinn College. Jennifer is glad she chose dentistry as her profession, because she enjoys helping patients achieve beautiful smiles. Jennifer views dentistry as a challenging, but very rewarding career.

Jennifer has lived in Brenham for 23 years. She is married to her best friend and loving husband, Brett Schroeder. Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, trail riding, reading and shopping.

Jennifer R. Lopez

Our office is very blessed, when it comes to finding new people. Jennifer assists Dr. Knowles. She is very happy she chose dentistry as her career, because she enjoys helping patients acquire beautiful smiles.

Jennifer has lived in Brenham for 13 years, and she is married to Hector Lopez. Together they have three children, Fabian ,
Alejandra, and Sonia. In Jennifer’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping and participating in her children’s school activities.

Mary Majewski Baker

Mary graduated from Brenham High School, Blinn College and the Dental Hygiene Program at Wharton Junior College. Mary has been in dentistry since 1997, when she started with Dr. Altman as an Assistant. She loved dentistry so much she went to school to become a Dental Hygienist.

Mary was born and raised in Brenham and after living in Houston for four years, he discovered that Brenham is where she really wants to be. Mary recently married her best friend, Jason Baker, and together they enjoy entertaining friends and family in their new home, riding motorcycles, and vacationing.

Tami Kent

Tami assists Dr. Altman with patients. She has been in dentistry for 18 years, and she finds giving quality care to patients is very rewarding. Tami appreciates being part of a group that works well as a team, and we appreciate her, as well.

Tami is new to the area, but she truly enjoys Brenham. Tami feels this a great place to raise a family. She is married to John Kent for 18 years, and together they have two children, Aaron and Chloe. Tami likes to work outdoors in her spare time. She enjoys decorating, reading and four wheeling with her family.

Christy Cegielski

Christy is one of our very talented Hygienists. She graduated from Wharton County Junior College. Christy has been practicing hygiene for over 8 years. She came to us from a practice in Houston, and we are very glad she did. Christy and her husband Mark live in Chappell Hill. They have two children,Camryn and Natalie.

Christy thinks of herself as a people person, and she enjoys being able to make a difference in people’s lives. She loves spending time with her family and friends, riding horses, working in her garden and generally making people happy.

Jamie Balcar

Jamie has worked as a Hygienist for Dr. Altman for over 5 years. She grew up in Caldwell, and currently lives in Deanville. Jamie graduated from Blinn College with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Jamie is married to Brad Balcar and together they have two children, Nathan and Travis. If Jamie is not hunting with her boys or at one of their baseball games, you can find her gardening or taking care of life on the Balcar farm.

Jill Randermann

Jill has worked for Dr. Altman for 4 years as our Office Assistant. Every office needs somebody like Jill. She has become a “Jack of all Trades.” If you have been to our office, you have probably met Jill? She is our friendly person who greets all patients at the front. Jill enjoys working in a professional environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

Jill has lived in Brenham with her Mom, Dad and sister Jennifer all her life. Jill graduated from Brenham High School and attends Blinn College. She likes to spend time with her family, and especially enjoys hunting and fishing with her Dad.

Denise Gundersen

Denise is Dr. Knowles’ Appointment Coordinator. Denise started working part time in a dental office, when she was in high school. She loved it so much; she has stayed in dentistry for over 21 years, and has no intention of ever leaving it. She likes being part of a Team that makes serving their patients a number one priority by offering quality dentistry in a caring atmosphere.

Denise moved with her family from Katy, Texas, in May 2006, and they are all glad they did. She is married to Jon Gundersen and together they have 4 children, Aaron, Joshua, Jacob and Michelle. Denise enjoys spending time with her family, antiquing, and home repair projects.

Sharon Caldwell

Sharon has been Dr. Altman’s Insurance and Financial Coordinator for over 10 years, and she has lived in Brenham for 32 years. Sharon worked in the medical field for over 24 years before switching over to dentistry. She feels this is one of the best decisions she has ever made. Sharon loves what she does, and will tell you the best employers she has ever had, are the Altman’s. This is a Family Practice not only for the patients, but for the employees, as well.

Holly Meier

Holly has been Dr. Altman’s Office Manager and Treatment Coordinator for over 12 years, and she has lived in Brenham for 26 years. A long time ago a friend suggested to Holly that she might enjoy Dentistry as a profession. The rest is history! Holly has been happy with this choice, and she finds helping patients with their dentistry is very rewarding.

Holly is married to David Meier and together they have two children, Scott and Bethany. The family participates in many activities together. Some of their favorites are camping, Brenham Community events, sports activities for the kids and attending Brenham’s First Baptist Church. Baseball is one Holly’s favorite sports. Just ask her who her favorite Astro is?