Staff

Medical Team
  Jana Peters, MD is a graduate of the University Of Washington School Of Medicine and completed her residency in Boise, Idaho.  She specializes in Family Medicine including Obstetrics (OB).  Additionally, she has skills in office gynecologic procedures.  Jana has interests in patient and community education and, during her time off, volunteers on the ski patrol at Turner Mountain. She also enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, hiking, and photography.  
  Joe Chopyak, PA-C, is a 2003 graduate from the Physician Assistant Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Before practicing in Libby, he worked in Cardiology and Internal Medicine in Butte, Montana. Joe is trained in treating both acute and chronically ill and injured patients, including pediatric and geriatric patients. He is also skilled in minor surgical procedures and treatment of minor orthopedic injuries. Joe's hobbies include fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.  
  Lacey Leckrone, CMA works with Martha Dobbins-Odegard, ANP. Lacey is also a graduate of the Libby Campus of Flathead Valley Community College.  She completed her studies in the Spring of 2001 and successfully passed her CMA certification exam that June.  Lacey has experience in women's health, lab, minor surgical procedures, and urgent care.  She is very a versatile and helpful assistant.  
 

Allison Magode, CMA works with Dr. Peters.  She graduated from the Libby Campus of Flathead Valley Community College in the Spring of 2005 and passed the certification exam in June.  Allison immediately joined our team upon graduating.  She has experience in both adult and pediatric medicine, women's health, obstetrics, lab tasks and immunizations.  Her sense of humor makes for a fun work environment and she loves learning new things.  Other than work, Allison enjoys all outdoor activities, music, photography and fun with friends.

  
 

Julie Munro, CMA works with Virginia Rowe and Joe Chopyak.  She graduated form Libby Campus of Flathead Valley Community College and passed her certification exam in 2003.  Since then she has had experience in assisting in minor surgical procedures, lab procedures, medical transcription, medical records, immunizations, adult medicine and the care of patients with asbestosis.  She has been employed by LCCHC since November of 2004.  Julie's outside interests include teaching bible stories to little children in her church, quilting and gardening.  She shares the LCCHC vision and desire to provide excellent medical care to everyone in the community

  
Jenn Paulsen

Jenn Paulsen, CMA works with Dr. Mahoney. Jenn joined the LCCHC team just before graduating from the Libby Campus of Flathead Valley Community College in May of 2006. She then passed the certification exam that June. Since then she has had experience with lab tasks, assisting with surgical procedures, and the care of a wide range of patients. Jenn enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Nicky Willey, LPN is our Clinical Coordinator. She graduated from Arkansas State University in June of 1996 and passed her NCLEX exam the following month. She has had a wide variety of experience including skilled care, long-term care, acute and emergency care nursing and case management. She enjoys being with her family and spending time outdoors. She is dedicated to helping all patients of LCCHC access the assistance and community resources available to them to make their lives healthier.

Business Administration
 

Maria Clemons, CPA is the LCCHC Executive Director.  She is 1999 graduated of the University of Montana with a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Management and a minor in Office Systems.  She successfully completed her CPA certification in May of 2002.  She loves the mission and vision of the LCCHC and feels very lucky to live and work in the community she grew up in.  Maria enjoys camping and lounging by the lake as well as snowmobiling in the winter months.  She is currently a mom to four cats and two potbelly pigs.

  
Devri Rockwood is the LCCHC Chief Financial Officer. She is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a BS in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting. Devri is new to the LCCHC and is honored to be a part of such a great team of people. She enjoys cross-stiching, reading, working in her yard, and spending time with her husband Greg.

  Kara Matthews, is the Administrative Assistant. She has two years experience in medical billing and reception work.  Kara deals with Obstetric billing and Medicaid. She enjoys quilting and scrap booking.  Outside interests include hiking, camping, and going to the lake.  She also enjoys going to drag races to watch her Dad race.  
 

Charlotte Luedecke, is the Patient Assistance Program Coordinator and Medical Records Clerk.  She has 13 years experience in pharmacy and almost 20 years in dealing with public health needs.  Outside interests include stock car racing, demolition derbies, camping and spending time with family.

 		  
 

Susan Taylor, is the CHC's Receptionist.  Susan graduated from Flathead Community College, Lincoln County Campus on the Montana Deans List with an A.A.S. in Office Technology/Word Processing Degree in the spring of 2000 and has 5 plus years experience in the Customer Service / Receptionist area.  Susan is an avid bowler, has 3 children of her own and 4 step children who spend the summer months swimming, camping, laughing, and enjoying life sitting around the campfire in their back yard.

  
 

Bengie Hansen is our Patients Accounts Representative.  She has over 25 years experience in Medical and Dental billing. Bengie is new to the Libby area and is enjoying camping, floating the river and watching the wild life. Bengie has a daughter and son-in-law in Idaho Falls and a step son and daughter in Kalispell.

 

 
Jennifer Short is the Troy receptionist and also works in the billing department. Jen started working at our CHC in Feb 2007 and loves her job and working with the community of Libby. Jen has had the privilege of living in Libby for 26 years. She has been married to her husband Jesse for 6 years and they have two wonderful little boys Jayden and Connor that keep her very busy outside of work. In her free time, Jen enjoys spending time outdoors with her family camping, boating, fishing, & hunting. She also loves to travel and to shop!

Dental Team
  Holly Haugen, CDA is one of the founding members of the Dental CHC and currently serves as its Dental Coordinator.  A consummate professional, Holly is the driving force behind the Dental CHC's service mission and works tirelessly to ensure access to excellent patient care. A graduate of Blue Mountain Community College in Oregon, she completed her studies in the spring of 2000 when she successfully passed her DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety, Infection Control and Chair side exams.   Holly and her husband Jeff have two very active and adorable children.  
  Lisa Cannon is a Dental Assistant extraordinaire.  Lisa's vast experience in working with the public and her obvious enthusiasm for her career result in extremely positive and reassuring patient care. Lisa finds great personal and professional satisfaction in helping patients. She is a CHC veteran having also worked with the medical team and as our receptionist.  Lisa and her husband Kelly love camping and watching their 4 wonderful children in sports.  
  Koni Schikora is our Dental Receptionist. Koni has proven herself a skilled communicator and an excellent liaison to the community of Libby. She has lived in Libby for 28 years and has two daughters. Laney is her gorgeous granddaughter. With what seems to be a boundless energy, Koni spends her spare time working on home remodelling and construction projects. Koni loves doing drywall! She also loves to hike with anyone she can outrun.  
Molly Strom graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2006. Originally from South Dakota, Molly has lived in Nebraska and Minnesota. She is very excited at being part of the LCCHC dental team and working as a dental hygienist in helping patients reach optimum oral health. In her free time, Molly enjoys reading, hiking, and skiing.