Kristina grew up helping her parents in their Coast to Coast store, where she first learned and loved accounting. The work ethic established by her parents carried her through earning her BA degree in Accounting from UW Eau Claire, and into her work at Mercy Dental Group. With a diverse range of specialties, including payroll, financials, receivables, and payables, she credits communication skills as the key to her success. Her skills in communication and listening, learning, and adapting also contribute to a team atmosphere where every member has a place.

She calls her role at Mercy Dental Group her "forever job," but when she's not here she loves spending time with family most. She especially cherishes weekends with her grandson, which keep her young at heart, and fishing with her significant other, Dan. Though she is active and loves to challenge herself, lazy days at home with her country views are priceless, to say the least.