When employees are empowered to succeed, they don’t just grow in their roles; they make a meaningful impact on the business and on the people around them.
This month, we’re proud to celebrate teammates who have been with us for a year or more by highlighting how their peers describe their contributions. The feedback reflects leadership, collaboration, adaptability, and care. Qualities that continue to shape how we work and how we serve our providers and patients.
We’re grateful for everything this group brings to Candid and excited to recognize the difference they make every day. Congratulations to all of our May anniversary teammates.
7 Years at Candid
Tony Morefield, Chief Operations Officer
“Tony has been instrumental to Candid’s success. He led the charge to build our manufacturing operations and leveraged his industry expertise to help create some of the best-fitting aligners in the industry. He consistently pushes the company to innovate and improve. Beyond his impact on the business, Tony is also a great collaborative partner who always inspires the people he works with.”
Consuelo Lopez-Bernardo, Provider Relations Specialist
“Seven years ago, Consuelo walked into a room and was given an opportunity to be part of a big change. Her passion and commitment to do her absolute best in an ever-changing business helped make that change a success. Consuelo pivots and adapts professionally, takes on new challenges, and has never stopped growing.”
Nikki Chaney, Support QA Specialist
“Nikki's leadership, support, and dedication have made such a positive impact on both the team and the people around her. She is incredibly flexible and always willing to jump into whatever role is needed to support the team.”
5 Years at Candid
Adrian Lopez Madrigal, Treatment Planner
“His growth in leadership skills and the constant support he provides to the team make Adrian an incredible asset to our team. He is a shining example of what it means to Commit to Growth.”
Daniel Espinach, Team Lead Production
“Daniel has invested a lot of time into professional and personal growth, which has helped him lead his team toward excellent results. Thank you for your leadership and commitment.”
Joseph Mejia, File Repair Technician
“Joseph’s commitment, strong performance, and consistent effort throughout the years are commendable. His work continues to set a great example for the team.”
4 Years at Candid
Daniel Au, Senior Salesforce Administrator
“Dan has had an indelible impact on our Salesforce ecosystem and the quality of life of his colleagues. We want to thank him for the energy and good nature he shows up with every day.”
Fabiola Amador, Manager, HR
“We thank Fabi for her passion, dedication, and the heart she puts into everything she does. Her positive attitude and commitment continue making a meaningful impact on our entire team.”
Tylar Johnson, Senior Payroll Specialist
“Tylar’s positive attitude, adaptability, and team-first mindset make a meaningful impact every day. She is always willing to step in and support others whenever needed.”
Jeff Pon, Chief of Staff
“Jeff is Candid’s Swiss Army knife—an empathetic leader who drives results, removes barriers, and makes every team stronger.”
3 Years at Candid
Tony Bussieres, Staff DevOps Engineer
“Tony’s positivity, curiosity, and eagerness to help have made a lasting impact, strengthening both our engineering team and culture at Candid.”
2 Years at Candid
Leah Maiman, Account Executive
“Leah has a strong passion for customer success and truly embodies our core value of caring deeply. Over the past two years, she has stabilized our customer base and grown her territory. Most notably, she achieved one of our largest LYSDs by handling over 25 cases in a single day.”
1 Year at Candid
Caity Rutty, Account Executive
“Caity has quickly become an integral part of the bEAST Coast team. She shares ideas, encourages team members, and challenges the status quo. Caity is a consistent contributor on national sales calls and helps our field sales team overcome challenges in new and innovative ways.”
Astrid Gonzalez Dormond, Provider Relations Specialist
“Astrid consistently shows empathy and kindness to our patients and providers. She is committed to seeing issues through and is always willing to think outside the box to find a workaround when a solution is not immediately available.”
Brandon Lutz, Provider Relations Specialist
“Brandon really takes the time to dig into reported issues, identify the root cause, and find effective solutions. He consistently shows patients and providers that he cares by treating each person with kindness, patience, and understanding.”
Debra Newell, Provider Relations Specialist
“Debra takes the time to learn and improve her work. She shares helpful information and processes with providers to help them work more efficiently. She is a strong team player who is always willing to jump in and help when needed.”
Summer Batis, Provider Relations Specialist
“Summer asks thoughtful questions to help find solutions for our patients and providers. She does a great job following up when information cannot be shared immediately, keeping everyone informed and supported.”
This post first appeared on Candid's LinkedIn page. View it here.
