Meet The Team
Dr. Nate Porter, DDS
Family Dentist
Dr. Nate Porter attended dental school in San Francisco, California at the University of the Pacific Dental School and graduated from there in 2008. He also finished his undergrad with a B.A. in Applied Science. Prior to that, he did most of his undergraduate work at Arizona State University. Dr. Porter is a member of the Arizona Dental Association, American Dental Association, and served as a board member (2011-12) for the Northern Arizona Dental Association when he was living and practicing in Kingman, Arizona. He grew up in Gilbert, Arizona where he met his wife and now raises their three children. He loves boating at the lake, dirt bike riding, snowmobiling, traveling with his family, and he can fix just about anything. He is happy to be practicing in Mesa, close to where he grew up, and is excited to continue the legacy of an honest, long running practice that has been in the family since 1955.
Brenda , RDH
Dental Hygienist
Brenda began working at the office as front administration with Dr. Joseph Taylor, who is now retired, when she graduated from high school. She later decided to become a dental hygienist. Brenda completed her schooling at Phoenix College Dental Hygiene School and began work as a hygienist in 1993 for the office. She is a joy to work with and is wonderful with all the patients.
Jilene , RDH
Dental Hygienist
Jilene is originally from Sugar City, Idaho but has lived in Arizona for over eight years. She graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho and was accepted into the dental hygiene program at Utah Valley State College, where she graduated from in 2006. She has enjoyed working at the office since January 2007. Jilene’s hobbies include spending time with her three children, teaching and playing the piano, and trying out new recipes.
Tycee , RDH
Dental Hygienist
Tycee grew up in Snowflake, Arizona and graduated valedictorian from Carrington College in 2022. She married her husband in 2018 and they are expecting their first child in 2023. They like to go camping, biking, boating, and spend time with their family.
Michele , RDH
Dental Hygienist
Michele has a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from Northern Arizona University and has worked at this dental office since 1991. She is married to a wonderful husband and together they have a girl and boy. Michele enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, leading a girl scout troop, and being active at her church. She also likes to craft, scrapbook, cook, and bake. She feels it has been a pleasure to get to know our patients over the years and watch their families grow!
Raina , RDH
Dental Hygienist
Raina Eames graduated with Honors in Dental Hygiene from Phoenix Community College. Her very first dental hygiene job was at Dr. Nate Porter’s office 17 years ago! She has done temping all over the valley in hygiene and loves her profession. In her free time, Raina likes to go boating, fishing, camping, to the beach, and on vacations with her husband Dale and two kids. Raina schools her children from home and hangs out with her two cats, Blacky and Garfield. She also likes volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America and her local church. She is grateful to have been working at Brown Road Dental for all these years. Dr. Porter and the staff are wonderful!
Cristal
Administration
Cristal was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She graduated from Benedictine University in 2018 with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology and a minor in Political Science. Cristal is happily married to her wonderful husband she met in college. In her free time, Cristal likes spending time with family, experiencing new adventures, and finding new hobbies. She is grateful to work with such amazing people and to have the opportunity to learn so much in the dental field.
Sandra
Office Manager
Sandra was born and raised in south Texas and moved to Arizona over 27 years ago. She studied Criminal Justice at Mesa Community College. Sandra met her husband in Mesa and they now have four boys together. For over 18 years, Sandra has now been in the dental field. She enjoys playing tennis, swimming and going on vacation. She also loves shrimp and Mexican food.