Alan Thompson, Office Manager
Alan was born in Neenah, WI, and grew up in Fitchburg, WI. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University with a minor in Economics. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018, but he worked in the same building at the previous clinic for two years before ADC moved in.
Alan didn't always know he wanted to work in dentistry, but his friend's dad needed an office manager for his dental clinic and Alan was the right fit! He likes working at Affordable Dental Care because of the other staff members he gets to work with each day. When he's not at work, Alan loves hiking and photography, so he takes lots of photos of the nature he sees on his hikes. You can see his photography on the calendar when you walk into our office!
Alan was born in Neenah, WI, and grew up in Fitchburg, WI. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University with a minor in Economics. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018, but he worked in the same building at the previous clinic for two years before ADC moved in.
Alan didn't always know he wanted to work in dentistry, but his friend's dad needed an office manager for his dental clinic and Alan was the right fit! He likes working at Affordable Dental Care because of the other staff members he gets to work with each day. When he's not at work, Alan loves hiking and photography, so he takes lots of photos of the nature he sees on his hikes. You can see his photography on the calendar when you walk into our office!
Dr. Jack Fisher, Dentist
Dr. Fisher started in the dental field at the age of 14, working in a dental laboratory in Springfield, Illinois. He had to bike about 21 miles each day on a one-speed bicycle and made one dollar an hour. He served in the armed forces from 1980 to 1986 as a helicopter mechanic. He graduated from dental school at Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Fisher has wanted to be a dentist since that first job in the dental laboratory. Since then, pursuing a career in dentistry seemed natural. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. He loves working with the other staff at ADC and he believes in its mission ("our patients have skin in the game"). When he's not at work, he enjoys flying the gyro-plane that he built himself. He used to do a lot of sailing, but the thrill of flying his plane has replaced that hobby.
Dr. Fisher started in the dental field at the age of 14, working in a dental laboratory in Springfield, Illinois. He had to bike about 21 miles each day on a one-speed bicycle and made one dollar an hour. He served in the armed forces from 1980 to 1986 as a helicopter mechanic. He graduated from dental school at Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Fisher has wanted to be a dentist since that first job in the dental laboratory. Since then, pursuing a career in dentistry seemed natural. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. He loves working with the other staff at ADC and he believes in its mission ("our patients have skin in the game"). When he's not at work, he enjoys flying the gyro-plane that he built himself. He used to do a lot of sailing, but the thrill of flying his plane has replaced that hobby.
Dr. Chuck Rubash, Dentist
Dr. Chuck grew up in Aurora, Minnesota, and graduated from dental school at Marquette University in 1981. He practiced dentistry in New Lisbon, WI, for 30 years before selling his practice and moving to Madison. He worked at the Whitewater clinic until it merged with the Madison clinic and then started at the Madison location, which significantly shortened his commute!
Dr. Chuck's mom gave him some direction as far as what you should do with your life, which helped him decide he wanted to become a dentist. His favorite thing about working at Affordable Dental Care is that everyone is really friendly, gets along, and does a nice job. Outside of work, he's a "comic geek" and sometimes travels to Comic Con events.
Dr. Chuck grew up in Aurora, Minnesota, and graduated from dental school at Marquette University in 1981. He practiced dentistry in New Lisbon, WI, for 30 years before selling his practice and moving to Madison. He worked at the Whitewater clinic until it merged with the Madison clinic and then started at the Madison location, which significantly shortened his commute!
Dr. Chuck's mom gave him some direction as far as what you should do with your life, which helped him decide he wanted to become a dentist. His favorite thing about working at Affordable Dental Care is that everyone is really friendly, gets along, and does a nice job. Outside of work, he's a "comic geek" and sometimes travels to Comic Con events.
Victoria Pogue, Hygienist
Victoria graduated from college in California but also attended Madison College after moving to WI. Her passion for dentistry was discovered through a previous job as a veterinary technician, where she cleaned animals' teeth! Ever since she left that position a decade ago, she has worked in dentistry.
Victoria joined the ADC team in June 2018 and loves many things about working here. She especially likes being able to establish relationships with the patients (in Spanish and English!) and, of course, she loves our staff family. When she's not at work, she likes to kayak and snowboard as well as spend time with her husband, infant son, dog, and two cats.
Victoria graduated from college in California but also attended Madison College after moving to WI. Her passion for dentistry was discovered through a previous job as a veterinary technician, where she cleaned animals' teeth! Ever since she left that position a decade ago, she has worked in dentistry.
Victoria joined the ADC team in June 2018 and loves many things about working here. She especially likes being able to establish relationships with the patients (in Spanish and English!) and, of course, she loves our staff family. When she's not at work, she likes to kayak and snowboard as well as spend time with her husband, infant son, dog, and two cats.
Zulay Montiel, Dental Assistant
Zulay grew up in Machiques, Venezuela, and studied dentistry at the University of Zulia. She has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. There was a dental office in Zulay's middle school in Venezuela, which she visited often because the dentist was really handsome. Because she was there so much, the dentist thought she liked the office, so he gave her a tour and showed her the dental equipment. One day, he took her hands and told her that she had the hands of a dentist. She wanted to work in dentistry from that day on. Her favorite part of working at Affordable Dental Care is the humanity she witnesses in this office. When she's not at work, Zulay likes to play tennis, which has been a hobby of hers since she lived in Venezuela. She loves to spend time with her adorable daughter, who was born in September 2019.
Zulay grew up in Machiques, Venezuela, and studied dentistry at the University of Zulia. She has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. There was a dental office in Zulay's middle school in Venezuela, which she visited often because the dentist was really handsome. Because she was there so much, the dentist thought she liked the office, so he gave her a tour and showed her the dental equipment. One day, he took her hands and told her that she had the hands of a dentist. She wanted to work in dentistry from that day on. Her favorite part of working at Affordable Dental Care is the humanity she witnesses in this office. When she's not at work, Zulay likes to play tennis, which has been a hobby of hers since she lived in Venezuela. She loves to spend time with her adorable daughter, who was born in September 2019.
Ellie Williams, Assisting Intern
Ellie grew up in Sun Prairie and recently graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition. She has already been accepted into dental school at the University of Michigan and is working with ADC until she starts dental school in June 2020.
Ellie first became interested in dentistry when she heard the phrase, “the art of dentistry,” because she really likes art and knew she wanted to work in the healthcare field. She saw dentistry as a way to integrate art into healthcare. After shadowing dentists and volunteering at various nonprofit dental clinics, she knew dentistry was truly the career path for her. Ellie’s favorite thing about ADC is our patients! Though she has volunteered at other nonprofit clinics, she loves ADC’s unique model of serving those in the gap. Outside of work, Ellie likes to travel and take long weekend getaways. Her favorite place that she’s traveled is Portland, Oregon.
Ellie grew up in Sun Prairie and recently graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition. She has already been accepted into dental school at the University of Michigan and is working with ADC until she starts dental school in June 2020.
Ellie first became interested in dentistry when she heard the phrase, “the art of dentistry,” because she really likes art and knew she wanted to work in the healthcare field. She saw dentistry as a way to integrate art into healthcare. After shadowing dentists and volunteering at various nonprofit dental clinics, she knew dentistry was truly the career path for her. Ellie’s favorite thing about ADC is our patients! Though she has volunteered at other nonprofit clinics, she loves ADC’s unique model of serving those in the gap. Outside of work, Ellie likes to travel and take long weekend getaways. Her favorite place that she’s traveled is Portland, Oregon.
