Meet Our Staff
Since 1982 | Locally Owned | Over 35 Years of Experience
Dr. Elliot Humiston
Your Cosmetic Dentist
Dr Elliot earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Indiana University, where he was awarded the Academy of Operative Dentistry’s Excellence in Operative Dentistry award. Before attending dental school, he earned a BS from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in Chemistry and a Master of Medical Physiology from The Medical College of Wisconsin. He has been involved in dentistry for over 10 years. Growing up on the North Side of Sheboygan he is very excited to give back and serve the community that shaped him into the person he is today. In his free time he likes spending time and traveling with his wife Desiree and their two dogs Rhonda and Bruce.
Member of:
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA)
Dr. Anastasia Zagordo
Your Sedation Dentist
Dr. Zagordo is excited to be a part of the Sheboygan community and to assist in instilling confidence in people through their smiles.
She earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Indiana University in 2022, where she was the Class Secretary and the President of the American Association of Women Dentists, which received the award for Chapter of The Year.
Dr. Zagordo obtained a Bachelor in Science from Algoma University in her hometown of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. After dental school she completed a General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio where she focussed on emergency medicine/dentistry, operating room dentistry and where she received her IV sedation certificate.
Member of:
- American Dental Association
- American Board of General Dentists
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- Sheboygan Dental Association (SDA)
- Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Dr. Daniel Humiston
Your Sedation Dentist
Dr. Humiston has been caring for families in the Sheboygan, WI area for over 39 years. He grew up in Lacrosse, WI and after serving his country in the navy, moved to Sheboygan with his wife, Karen. Now as empty nesters, they are very proud of their three sons and one daughter, several of whom have accompanied him on humanitarian dental trips to the Dominican Republic.
Lonna R. Berg
Clinic Administrator
Lonna has been with Dr. Humiston and Taylor Drive Dental Care for over 18 years and feels blessed to spend time with people she truly respects and cares about.
She grew up in Marshfield, WI and has been in management since she was 17. She studied at Lakeland University and is Covey Leadership trained. Her education continues with yearly classes.
Treating others as she would like to be treated guides all her interactions, especially with patients. She specializes in assisting to calm those who are fearful or anxious, to obtain the care they so desperately seek.
Lonna and her husband of 37 years have four very loved grown children and three grandchildren. Her hobbies include volunteering with her church youth group for the last 36 years, spending time with friends, reading and chilling in the Northwoods, experiencing the peace and wildlife.
Tara
Financial Coordinator
Tara began her career in the dental field 8 years ago as the hygiene coordinator. Over time she has worked her way to managing all aspects of the front desk and has settled in as the insurance manager. Tara prides herself in knowing her patients when they walk in the door and even when seen outside the office.
Tara is very passionate in working with Pink Heals Sheboygan County, which she started here in 2014, helping families currently battling any cancer or life altering disease. She is married to her best friend and has 3 beautiful children who are her whole life. She is a proud fire wife and mom after her daughter joined the fire department at 16 years old. And what fire family wouldn’t be complete without their beloved Dalmatian, Halligan. In her spare time she loves to be at the ballpark watching her son on the mound, playing cards with her youngest son or just hanging out with music in the background.
Kim Louise
Treatment Coordinator
Kim Louise has returned to our practice after a 6 year hiatus. She has been in the dental field for 34 years, over ten of those years were with Dr. Humiston as a hygienist. She has since retired from hygiene but we embrace her return and new role at the front desk.
Kim lives in the Valders area with her husband Randy of 25 years. She has two grown sons, Zach and Lucas as well as a grandchild whom she enjoys spending her time with. Kim also shares her home with 2 dogs, a beagle and a vizsla that hold her heart. This May, Kim will be starting her retirement plan of having a lavender farm, that is, when she is not enjoying some wind therapy with her husband on their Harley.
Your Awesome Clinical Assistant Team!
Sara
Dental Assistant, Team Leader
Lisa
Dental Assistant
Lisa has been a dental assistant since 2015. Her desire to enter the dental field originated out of her love of going to the dentist when she was growing up! She is fulfilled as she works with people to achieve their beautiful smiles.
Alyssa
Dental Assistant
Alyssa has been dental assisting for over six years. Her desire to be in the dental field started as a young girl who was fascinated by her visits to the orthodontist.
She prides herself on providing her patients with top notch care, especially during difficult procedures that may be anxiety inducing. Her calm demeanor and friendly, judgment-free personality are contributors to helping her patients through dental anxieties.
After spending her entire life living in Appleton, Alyssa is happy to call Elkhart Lake her new home. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, adventuring with her dogs, Boone and Maya, petting her cats Smokey and Marshall and watching movies.
Maddie
Dental Assistant
Maddie is the newest addition to the Taylor Drive Dental care team. As a child, Maddie loved going to the dentist, fueling her drive to join the dental field as an adult. Now here, she enjoys helping people achieve their best smile.
Maddie loves spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and truly loves all sports and competitive games.
Your Awesome Hygiene Team!
Angie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hygiene has been a huge part of Angie’s life for the last 22 years. She absolutely loves helping her patients find health, comfort and beauty by assisting them as a mentor and a dental coach as it were. She is all about building a trusting relationship with her patients.
Angie truly cares about them and what they want! She feels fortunate to spend her days with co-workers who feel the same way and work as a team in our patients best interest.
While her life outside of work is extremely busy raising her four great kids, she and her husband still hold out hope of travelling again one day. Being health conscious, Angie likes to spend time being active outside, which works out well with her four kids.
Becky
Registered Dental Hygienist
Being a dental hygienist for over 16 years, is something Becky has always wanted to be. She truly loves her work in hygiene and has a passion for every patient she cares for. She especially feels accomplished when she can help people with previous negative memories of dentistry, feel comfortable and happy to be receiving care.
Becky is a native of Oostburg, WI and completed her dental hygiene degree in 2004 from Ferris State University in Michigan.
She has been married for 15 years and has two children and two yorkie puppies! Her hobbies are camping, traveling to Door County and playing with her children.
Angi
Registered Dental Hygienist
Angi has been a dental hygienist for 24 years and loves what she does. She is married with four children and one yellow lab. In her free time she enjoys a good book next to the fire and spending time in the outdoors with her family.
Cheri
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cheri started her dental career as an assistant. After spending 10 years assisting she decided to pursue dental hygiene. She has now been working as a hygienist for 18 years. Cheri really enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them achieve and maintain a healthy mouth.
She is married and has two adult daughters that bring her a lot of joy and pride. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening and baking. Cheri is also a big Disney fan and visits their parks frequently.