Leadership

CEO, Founder and Chairman of the Board

Brent Corbridge, DMD, MSD

Life in the Office

Dr. Corbridge is a practicing Orthodontist at Orthodontic Partners, which is affiliated with Bluetree Dental in 2012.Dr. Corbridge is one of the founding partners of Bluetree and currently serves as its Managing Partner. Orthodontics is Dr. Corbridge’s passion. He says “It is such a privilege to work with the team I do, and to work with the patients I do. Even after 19 years of producing great smiles,it is still so cool to see the final results. I love to get to know new people and it is always a kick to see what people have been up too.”

Memberships

• American Dental Association
• Northern Nevada Dental Society
• the Academy of General Dentistry
• Schulman Study Group

Education

Dr. Corbridge received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. In 1993, he earned his dental degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR and later completed his orthodontic training in St. Louis, Missouri.

Chief Financial Officer

James W. McCurley

Coming soon

Chief Operating Officer

Channing Christiansen, MBA

As Chief Operating Officer, Channing Christiansen focuses on the operational health and long-term scalability of Bluetree Dental. Since joining the organization in 2013, Channing has been a key contributor to the company’s growth, moving through senior leadership roles to help steer the organization’s operational trajectory with a focus on sustainable excellence.
Channing’s leadership approach is centered on providing the vision and support necessary for collective success. He believes the primary responsibility of a COO is to ensure the team has the right tools and strategic framework to thrive. He finds his greatest professional satisfaction in seeing the team succeed and helping providers and team members across the Bluetree organization reach their goals.
While his career is built on a foundational background in accounting, Channing utilizes that fiscal expertise as a strategic lens for broader decision-making. He helps oversee the implementation of systems and resources designed to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and group growth.

Education & Credentials
Channing holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada – Reno.

Beyond the Boardroom
A dedicated family man, Channing balances his executive role with an active life alongside his wife, their three children, and their standard poodle, Murphy. His background includes living in Mexico City for two years, where he developed a proficiency in Spanish, and he remains involved in his local community through weekly service at his church and coaching his children’s sports teams. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he is an active member of the local pickleball community and enjoys watching all sports, especially during playoff intensity.

Chief Dental Officer

Alan Larkin, DMD, MS

Life in the Office

“With orthodontic treatment, we will have several appointments together and I want you to not only enjoy your new look and straight teeth but also enjoy your visits to our office and develop a close friendship with me and my staff. My hope is that when you are finished with braces you can say, ‘I really loved my orthodontic experience at Legendary Smile!’”

Life at Home

While at Brigham Young University, he and his wife started a family. By the time they graduated from orthodontic residency, they had 5 children: 3 boys and 2 girls. In their free time they love to swim, snow ski, ride ATVs and dirt bikes. When they’re not doing those outdoor activities, you’ll probably find Dr. Larkin tickling the ivory keys on the piano or eating at his favorite restaurant – Port of Subs.

Memberships

American Dental Association of Orthodontist
Northern Nevada Dental Society.

Education

Dr. Larkin grew up in Las Vegas, NV and lived there until going to college at Brigham Young University. After college, he attended dental school at the University of Louisville, KY. He then immediately moved to Saint Louis, MO where he spent an additional 30 months receiving more training through a specialty program in orthodontics.

Dr. Larkin has always taken education seriously. While in dental school, he woke up at 3 am every day to study and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Now that he’s finished with school, he keeps similar habits (although the 3 am has been changed to a late night). He still studies each morning and whenever possible attends national and local classes to stay atop the new research in his field.

Quote

“I love seeing the positive influence braces can have on a person’s social, emotional, and work life.”

Vice President of Business Development

Eric Evett, MBA

Eric joined the Bluetree Practice Services Team In 2015 as an Operations Manager for general dentistry and oral surgery. Since joining the Bluetree team he has taken on different responsibilities. In 2018, Eric became a Director of Regional Practice Operations where he currently works with all of the general dentistry, oral surgery, and multispecialty practices in Nevada and also oversees Utah.

Prior to joining the Bluetree team, Eric worked with AT&T where he managed the accounts and consulted with several of the casinos and mines in Northern Nevada on technology solutions. While at AT&T Eric was recognized as a top 10 seller in the nation for the Corporate Business Solutions team, was asked to be in the Executive Leadership Circle for the Business Sales Leadership Development Program (BSLDP), and asked to sit on a committee to develop an innovation center for the BSLDP.

Education

Eric graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2011.

Family Life

Eric enjoys spending time with his family, new technologies, snowboarding, basketball, football, and photography. Eric married his wife Jessica in 2009 and is a dad to three charming kids, two girls and one boy.

Director of Technology and Facilities

Trevor Hassell

Trevor joined the Bluetree Practice Services Team In 2017 as the Director of Technology Services where he manages the technology needs of Bluetree Dental and its associated practices.

From 2010-2017, Trevor worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs Sierra Nevada Healthcare Center as an Information Technology specialist. In 2013 Trevor transferred to Biomedical Engineering as a Biomedical Engineering systems Administrator responsible for all of the Sierra Nevada Healthcare medical computer equipment and overseeing large scale equipment rollouts.

From 2000-2010, Trevor was a member of the Nevada Army National Guard who deployed for Iraqi Freedom 2 in 2004-2005 and worked as a full-time technician from 2005-2010 as a helpdesk lead and manager.

Education

Trevor completed his Basic Training at FT Benning GA in 2000, Graduated from the US Army signal School in FT Gordon GA in 2001, and obtained a Technical certificate from Central Georgia Technical College in 2009. Trevor has also held numerous Information Technology certifications.

Family Life

Trevor enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, playing with new technologies, and photography. Trevor married his wife Brittney in 2010 and is a father to one daughter and three boys.

Director - Billing

Kayla Novak

Kayla joined the Bluetree Practice Services team as the Billing and Insurance Manager in 2017 with the formation of the centralized Billing and Insurance Department. She oversees the Accounts Receivables, Insurance Verification, and Insurance Credentialing for our practices spanning across 5 states. Kayla, with the help of her team, has grown the department since 2017 from supporting three practices to all Bluetree partnered practices. She enjoys working with patients and insurance companies in the fast-paced world of Billing and Insurance.

Before joining the Bluetree Practice Services team, Kayla worked with My Kid’s Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as their Billing and Insurance Coordinator from 2016-2017 where she was voted the MVP of the practice by her peers in 2016 and MVP of Bluetree Practice Services in 2018.

She started her career as a medical billing company receptionist in 2011 but quickly realized her love of medical billing. She worked in the medical billing field until 2016 when she made the jump to dental.

Kayla and her husband, Robert, have been happily married since December of 2013, and they have one son born in 2020. Kayla was born and raised in Northern Nevada. When Kayla isn’t working, you’ll find her at the baseball field cheering on her nephew, spending time with her family, and reading. Kayla and Robert love to travel to see their brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and parents who are scattered across the west coast.

Director - Team Services

Susan Nugent

In 2016 Sue joined the Bluetree Practice Services team. Sue provides the day-to-day leadership of the human resources team including benefits administration, performance management, and recruitment for multiple business locations and the corporate office.

Sue started HR career at the Reno Gazette in 2004. She became the Human Resources Manager and Recruitment Manager and eventually became the Principal Human Resources Business Partner in 2010 at the Reno Gazette. In 2014, Sue became the Director of Human Resources at Trusted Dental Partners, where she has developed the Human Resources infrastructure from the ground up during the acquisitions of multiple Practice locations.

Family Life

Sue enjoys sewing, fishing, hiking, and camping with her family. She has been married to her husband for 39 years and is a mom to one son and a grandma to her three grandchildren.

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Austin McEwan

Director of Finance

Alex Robarge, CMA

Specialty Operations Director - General Dentistry

Bree Johnson

Bree joined the Bluetree Practice Services Team In 2019 as a Brand Manager for general dentistry and oral surgery. Since joining the Bluetree team she has taken on different responsibilities. In 2020, Bree became a Director of Regional Practice Operations where she currently works with all of the general dentistry, oral surgery, and multispecialty practices in Nevada.

Before joining the Bluetree team, Bree worked with The Dentists’ Office in Fallon, NV starting in 2007 as their practice manager. She assisted the practice in growing from a four doctor practice with one specialty to a ten doctor practice with four specialties.

Family Life

Bree enjoys spending time with her family, ATV riding, target practice, and watercolor painting. Bree married her high school sweetheart, Matt, in 2004 and is a mother to three girls.

Specialty Operations Director - Pediatric Dentistry

Angela Lemus

COMING SOON!

Specialty Operations Director - Orthodontics

Ashlyn Yoshida

Life in the office: 
Ashlyn’s goal is to create an environment for team members to grow, take on challenges and empower each other. Culture is such a strong influence in everyday life, she wants to provide the best example she can of support, encouragement, and mentorship, all while being her team’s biggest fan. 

Life at home: 
Ashlyn enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and sunny vacations. She has been married to her husband Michael since 2011, she has a son who always keeps her laughing. 

Quote: 
“Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter”