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Celebrating our Team: July Work Anniversaries

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A Toast to Our July Anniversaries

When you’re reshaping how dentists approach clear aligners, people naturally want to join your team. But when you foster a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired, they stay—and thrive. July brings a special opportunity to honor the colleagues who’ve helped shape Candid’s journey and continue to make an impact every day.


7 Years at Candid

Tom Pope • Senior IT Manager - “My favorite part of working at Candid is its people. I’ve met almost everyone who’s worked here, even if only briefly for onboarding, and I can honestly say Candid has the best bunch of people I’ve ever worked with. It’s a friendly, dedicated, hard-working, and wonderfully diverse crew. Here’s to the next 7 years!”

6 Years at Candid

Jorel Ballena • Senior Software Engineer - “I love being part of a team of passionate individuals who care about helping dentists and their patients.”

Alex Cagle-Sanchez • Account Executive, West

Jim Churchill • VP of Quality and Regulatory, Management Representative - "I’ve had the pleasure 
of growing, learning, and collaborating with some of the most inspiring people I've ever worked with here. I'm excited for what lies ahead.”

5 Years at Candid

Carla de Passos • General Counsel


Ty Watson • Provider Relations Specialist

4 Years at Candid

John Bergholz • Brand Copywriting Manager - “We’re united by our mission of improving the lives of dental professionals and their patients. It's a deeply human pursuit, and one I'm proud to work towards every day.”


Greg Haskins • Account Executive, West - “The community of people who are always striving to be the best we can be, and always asking what we can do better.”


Goldie Moore • Senior Collections Specialist - “I appreciate the opportunities for growth and how our organization values a healthy work/life balance.”


Carlos Barrantes • Treatment Planner - “What I like most about Candid is helping people to achieve better smiles and feel happier while working with incredible people.


Laura Tenorio • Treatment Planner - “The satisfaction of playing a role in improving patients' smiles and working with a great team of human beings.”


Luis Rodriguez • Treatment Planner - “I like that I have the independence to provide excellent treatment planning service from the comfort of my home.”


Sianny Gutierrez • Treatment Planner - “Working in an environment where we all get along and treat each other with equal respect, regardless of position.”

3 Years at Candid

Jim DiQuattro • Account Executive, East - “Knowing that the work we do empowers doctors to deliver life-changing results to their patients. Being part of a team that's genuinely passionate about innovation, support, and impact makes every day meaningful.”


Mary Durant • Brand Design Manager


Jennifer Pinder • Director of Practice Development - “I can honestly say I have never loved a job as much as I love mine with Candid! Candid’s customer obsession transcends to their employees as well! I am proud and honored to work with the team I do!

2 Years at Candid

Ammar Siddiqi DDS, MBA • CandidPro Orthodontist - “Collaborating with general dentists across the country and helping them grow more confident in offering clear aligner therapy while delivering life-changing results to their patients is incredibly rewarding.”


Kristin Stainton • Paralegal

1 Year at Candid

Scott Hemnes • Area Sales Director, West

Brian Park, RN • Product Marketing Director - “The shared sense of purpose. 
It’s not just a job—there’s real heart behind the work. You can feel the commitment to making an impact in patients’ lives every day.”

This celebration list was originally posted on LinkedIn. View the full post here.

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