Meet Our Staff

Tom - Lab Technician

Hello, my name is Tom. I am one of the lab technicians at Harborside Dental. I have been employed at Harborside Dental for 23 years. We have an in-house laboratory where Craig and I fabricate most of the crowns, inlays, bridges, partial, and dentures. We feel this is a real benefit for our patients because we can work hands-on with them when needed.

I was born and raised in Traverse City and attended the University of Toledo. In my spare time I enjoy working with the youth sports programs in and around the Traverse City area.

Craig - Lab Technician

Hello, my name is Craig. I am one of the laboratory technicians at Harborside Dental. I have been employed at Harborside Dental for 30 years. I grew up in Reed City, Michigan. Upon graduating from high school, I attended and graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan with an Applied Associates of Science degree with Distinction. I am certified in Pressable and Poly Ceramic restorations

I am a life long member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. I have been married to my wife, Jeanie for 25 years. We have two daughters, Sarah and Amanda and one grandson Tristen. We have a dog named Zoey, a Welsh Pembroke Corgi. My favorite past time is my family and spending time with them.

Karen - Registered Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Karen. I grew up in Southeast Michigan, but summered every year in the Traverse City area. I have lived in Canada and the Middle East, traveling extensively during this time. I have a daughter named Meghan who is a University student. We have a Golden Retriever named Maizy as well as house bunnies for pets. I enjoy gardening, travel, spinning and dyeing fiber and knitting.

I am a Registered Dental Assistant, and have been at Harborside Dental since October 2000. I graduated top of my class from the Dental Assisting Program at Northwestern Michigan College.

Jeanie - Front Desk

Hello! My name is Jeanie. I recently semi-retired from dentistry. My husband Bernie and I have relocated to Southwest Florida. Dr. Kozelko, the staff and patients at Harborside Dental are so special to me that I have decided to continue working part-time from my home in Florida. Occasionally you may be hearing from me.

I have thirty-five years experience in the dental field. All of my time in dentistry has been at the “Front Desk”. I served two years on the Dental Advisory Board at Northwestern Michigan College.

I enjoy working in dentistry because it offers me the opportunity to help people, which I find very rewarding. Over my many years in dentistry I have seen first hand how good dental health can improve one's life and self-esteem. It is so rewarding to see people leave the office smiling and feeling good about themselves. I know every patient who leaves our office leaves with the very highest quality dental care that is available today.

My husband Bernie and I have a wonderful family that includes five grown children, seven grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. My husband is retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and his passion in life is golf. I lead a very busy life, but in my spare time I enjoy working in my yard and spending time with my two dogs, Coco and Midgi, and my cat Rocky.

Kelly - Front Desk Coordinator

Hi! My name is Kelly. I work in the front business office at Harborside Dental as the Front Desk Coordinator. I have worked for Dr. Kozelko since September 2001. Some of my responsibilities include overseeing our front desk operations, answering the phone, scheduling appointments and doing financial arrangements, greeting patients, and some miscellaneous "behind the scenes" tasks. I love what I do here at Harborside Dental! I work with a great team of co-workers.

One of the greatest rewards of my job is building relationships with our patients and helping them to achieve and maintain excellent dental health. It is very rewarding knowing that our patients leave our office with quality dental work.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and his two sons and daughter. Our "other" children are my fiancé's cats Sammie and Jasper and my cat Koalie and the absolute love of my life my dog Tootsie. Tootsie is part Chihuahua and Boston Terrier. They all keep us very entertained and busy! Some of my hobbies include going to the beach, boating, jet skiing, traveling, reading, and being with family and friends.

Darla - Registered Dental Assistant

Hello, my name is Darla. I am a Registered Dental Assistant at Harborside Dental where I have been employed for 4 wonderful years.

I am a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College where I earned my Associates Degree in Applied Science as a student in the Dental Assisting program.

I love my job and I feel very blessed to come to work every day. Dr. Kozelko and the staff are amazing and I love the patients.

I am married and have 2 wonderful daughters, ages 11 and 20. I have been living in northern Michigan for 13 years and everyday is like a vacation that never ends.

In my free time I enjoy staying active in the great outdoors. Especially, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, running, kayaking and long days at our many beaches.

I am an avid skier and a member of the National Ski Patrol. I volunteer my time at Crystal Mountain resort one day per week during the ski season.

Anne - Registered Dental Assistant

Hello, my name is Anne. I bring 20 years of experience with me to Harborside Dental. Thirteen of those years were in a specialty practice, Periodontics, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease. I am a graduate of Ferris State University. In 2005 I received my license to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide from Grand Rapids Community College. I have a true passion for the dental profession and I am greatly devoted to helping people understand the importance of good oral health as well as how to obtain it.

I grew up in the metro Detroit area, and after college I practiced there a number of years before moving to Chicago. I spent 5 years in Chicago practicing Dental Hygiene in a specialty practice. After starting a family and being a stay at home mother for a number of years, I moved to northern Michigan and have been enjoying all that it has to offer for the last 8 years. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Harborside Dental staff and I look forward to assisting you in obtaining optimal dental health.

Diane - Registered Dental Assistant

Hello, my name is Diane. I am a Registered Dental Assistant at Harborside Dental. I've lived in the beautiful Grand Traverse Region for most of my life and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School. (Before it was known as "Central"!) I went on to receive an Associates Degree from NMC after completing the Dental Assisting Program. Having worked in the dental field since 1995, I became employed by Dr. Kozelko in July 2007. This has been a wonderful employment opportunity for me in a very "TEAM" oriented atmosphere. Dr. Kozelko and the staff here truly care about each individual patient's needs and we work hard to make our patients look and feel great.

At home, I have a fiancé Dave, two boys Rob and Zak, and my sweet little French Bull-dog Piggy. Rob is attending NMC, Zak is a senior at Traverse City "Central", and Piggy aspires to be the most loveable “lap dog” ever. In our spare time, we enjoy bike riding, swimming, camping, and metal detecting.

I look forward to meeting you soon and assisting with all your dental needs here at Harborside Dental.

Ashley - Dental Hygienist

Hi, my name is Ashley. I joined the team at Harborside Dental in May of 2010 as one of the Dental Hygienists. I am originally from Port Austin, Michigan, (which is in the tip of the thumb area). I moved to Traverse City from Saginaw 5 years ago for a dental hygiene position. I graduated in 2004 from Delta College in Saginaw.

I love being outdoors, children and spending time with family and friends. I feel very fortunate to work in such a beautiful area. The staff and patients at Harborside Dental have made me feel very welcome. I look forward to meeting each and every one of our patients and helping them however I can. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your dental hygiene health, please do not hesitate to ask me.