Best of Helena Winners 2019: People of the Year|Regional – Helena Independent Record
Finest Mechanic
1 st Place: Joe Miller (Point S)
Whenever you need maintenanceUpkeep service, or repair work your car or truckVehicle Joe Miller at Point Factor is committed dedicated providing customers with the best ideal feasible solution as well as experience. Joe and also all the personnel at Point S are honored to serve you in all your vehicle demands.
2 nd Place: Ken Iwen (Iwen Automotive)
3 rd Place: Todd Harding (Capital City Transmission) Best Mortgage Loan Officer
Best Mortgage Loan Officer
1 st Place: Crystal Eckerson (Opportunity Bank)
Crystal Eckerson joined Opportunity Bank in 2018 as a home house finance department manager for the Helena market. With 10 years offering experience in Helena and also surrounding locations, as well as 17 years’ experience in financing, Eckerson is an identified leader in the mortgage sector.
2 nd Place: Cuyler Tonkovich (Opportunity Bank)
3 rd Place: Don Kessler (Opportunity Bank) Best Nurse
Ideal Nurse
1 st Place: Orpha Montgomery (St. Peter’s Health)
Orpha Montgomer, RN, has been caring and also supplying children for mothers for over 30 years at St. Peter’s Health. She is known for going above and beyond and helping new mothers really feel comfortable and positive. In 2019, Montgomery got the Daisy Foundation Award for extraordinary registered nurses.
2 nd Place: Jen Doughty (St. Peter’s Health)
3 rd Place: Amanda Evans (St. Peter’s Health) Best Optometrist
First Place: (Tie) Bill Hasquet (Montana Eyecare)
Bill Simons (Montana Eyecare)
550 N. Montana Ave.
406-443-2121
Dr. Bill Hasquet joined Montana Eyecare in August 1997 in partnership with Dr. Bill Simons. He was called Montana’s Young Optometrist of the Year as well as proceeds to be active in his profession.
Dr. Bill Simons bought the optometric practice of Dr. Mike Coffey as well as began exercising at Montana Eyecare in August 1986. Dr. Simons graduated from Carroll College with a bachelor’s degree in biology and continued his education and learning at Southern California College of Optometry, obtaining his doctorate degree in Optometry in 1982. Simons is previous president of the Montana Optometric Association and also the Great Western Council of Optometry. He has actually been called Optometrist of the Year several times and remains to be active advertising the profession he enjoys. Simons is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry.
2nd Place: Nicole Hendriksen (Helena Vision Center)
3rd Place: Matt Nottingham (Helena Vision Center) Best Orthodontist
1 st Place: Jeffrey Foster (Helena Orthodontics)
900 N. Last Chance Gulch Suite 101
406-442-0288
At Helena Orthodontics, Dr. Jeffrey Foster uses comprehensive orthodontic services for grownups, teens, and also kids, consisting of WildSmiles, ceramic and metal dental braces, and also Invisalign clear aligners. Foster finished with honors and a doctorate of Dental Medicine from Oregon Health as well as Sciences University and also got an Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics from Nova Southeastern University.
2 nd Place: Adam Ostby (Ballweber & Ostby Orthodontics)
3 rd Place: Tim Ballweber (Bsllweber & Ostby Orthodontics) Best Pediatrician
1 st Place: Michelle Danielson (Partners in Pediatrics)
2525 E. Broadway St. Suite 201
406-447-2885
Dr. Michelle Danielson was born and also elevated in Sidney, Montana, as well as finished from Carroll College. She made her clinical degree at the University of Nevada School of Medicine as well as completed her residency in pediatric medicines at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, where she has actually additionally served as primary homeowner. Danielson has actually served the Helena neighborhood for over 12 years. She also offers take care of over used kids as a participant of the Lewis and also Clark County Child Advocacy Center’s multidisciplinary group. Additionally, she has actually offered treatment at health and wellness centers as component of medical objectives to Grenada, Honduras, as well as Mexico and enjoys offering in underserved areas.
2 nd Place: Tom Strizich (Partners in Pediatrics)
3 rd Place: Kari Loomis (Partners in Pediatrics) Best Photographer
1 st Place: Samantha Yearry (Yearry Photography)
1122 Helena Ave.
406-202-4022
For Yearry Photography owner Samantha Yearry, digital photography first started as a pastime. Yet throughout the years it has actually changed into a prospering service as well as gained Yearry the reputation of “Helena’s Most Caring Photographer.” Yearry Photography concentrates on pregnancy, infants, as well as babies.
2 nd Place: Jacqui Smith (Floating Leaf Studios)
3 rd Place: Tess Dana (Tess Dana Photography) Best Physical Therapist
1 st Place: Matthew Fischer (Fischer Physical Therapy)
1200 N. Montana Ave.
406-449-3060
Founder and proprietor of Fischer Physcial Therapy, Matthew Fischer received his master’s of science in physical treatment in 2000 from the University of Montana. He has exercised in Helena because that time in outpatient orthopedic settings exclusively. In 2004, Matthew laid out to establish Fischer Physical Therapy with focus on high quality care as well as remarkable outcomes. Matthew’s strategy concentrates on specialized hands-on techniques, while progressing each client towards independent administration with gentle exercise. In 2005, Matthew ended up being 1 of 50 therapists in the U.S. to complete sophisticated training in Primal Reflex Release Technique.
2 nd Place: Kyle Cicero (Ascension Physical Therapy)
3 rd Place: Jennell Day (Helena Physical Therapy)
Anna Larson (Ascension Physical Therapy) Best Physician
1 st Place: Andrew Gilbert (St. Peter’s Health)
2550 Broadway
406-457-4180
Andrew Gilbert, MD came to Helena from St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood, Idaho, where he had been practicing family members medication for 5 years. Dr. Gilbert’s interests in medication include the complete range of household medication consisting of pediatric medicines, grown-up medication, and sporting activities medicine.
2 nd Place: Jessica Bailey (St. Peter’s Health)
3 rd Place: Kylie Kirksey (St. Peter’s Health) Best Plumber
1 st Place: Harris Plumbing
406-431-5443
Harris Plumbing is referred to as the Helena Valley’s and southwest Montana’s “most trusted as well as trusted plumbing and home heating company. They have over 16 years of experience in new construction, pipes services, warm water warmth as well as more.
2 nd Place: 3 Brothers Plumbing & Heating
3 rd Place: (Tie) Brandon Pocha (BP Plumbing & Heating)
Luke Campbell (L Campbell Plumbing & Heating)
Matt Losey (City Plumbing & Heating) Best Realtor/Broker
1 st Place: Jolene Lloyd (Century 21 Heritage Realty)
1221 Echelon Place Suite C
406-443-1432
Born as well as elevated in Montana, Jolene Lloyd finished from Carroll College prior to starting a job as a Realtor. Being a Realtor is Lloyd’s interest as well as she appreciates functioning with both purchasers as well as sellers in and also around the Helena area to assist acquisition or sell their homes. She recognizes that acquiring a house is one of the most crucial choices an individual will ever make, so she aims to be there for her customers to help every step of the way. According to one online customer, “Jolene Lloyd’s considerable understanding of the Helena market offered us excellent self-confidence that she would obtain the very best rate for our house. She constantly re-evaluated the marketplace to ensure we obtained the highest possible quantity possible.”
2 nd Place: Mary Hibbard (Windermere Helena)
3 rd Place: Toby McDonnell (North Star Realty) Best Server
1 st Place: Dean Mack (Brewhouse Pub and also Grill)
939 Getchell St.
406-457-9390
Dean Mack has been a server at the Brewhouse Pub & Grill for the previous 9 years. According to Kitty Brown, Brewhouse proprietor, Mack is “Very expert, personalized, as well as responsible.” Brownish credits his success as a server to the wide variety of people he recognizes on an individual level around.
2 nd Place: Samantha Stephenson (The Wassweiler)
3 rd Place: Sean Kelly (On Broadway) Best Surgeon
1 st Place: William Harper (St. Peter’s Health)
2475 E. Broadway
406-457-4170
Dr. Harper finished his general surgery residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Harper likewise completed a year as the Chief Surgical Resident at Jewish Hospital. He after that completed a medical fellowship at St. Louis University.
2 nd Place: John Michelotti (Helena Orthopaedic Clinic)
3 rd Place: Kerry Hale (St. Peter’s Health) Best Veterinarian
1 st Place (Tied): Brenda Culver (MT Veterinary Specialists)
1660 Euclid Ave
406-4493539
Dr. Brenda Culver is an Alaska citizen. She invested an additional year at Purdue University in innovative training in little animal medicine as well as surgery.
1 st Place (Tied): Mandy McGowan (Animal Center Veterinary Hospital)
1304 Cedar St.
406-442-3160
Dr. Mandy McGowan is a Helena local that finished from both Capital High School and Carroll College. Considering that finishing the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at Colorado State University in 2007, Dr. McGowan has been exercising in the Helena area.
2 nd Place: Keith Stav (Bridger Vet)
3 rd Place: Heidi Wampler (Alpine Animal Clinic)