Megan has been committed to helping her husband, Dr. Zimmerman, create their shared vision of a successful practice since the beginning of ZFD in 2012. Dentistry was far from Megan's sight after earning her master's degree in counseling from West Virginia University in 2010. However, this educational background combined with her involvement in all of the administrative needs of the business side of dentistry and developed interest in the field has allowed her to find her niche in the dental profession.
In addition to satisfying the vast array of financial duties and business requirements of the practice, Megan's role is also defined by her steadfast passion to create the ultimate experience for patients and her dedication to a team-driven environment. She is devoted to finding ways to efficiently operate and effectively communicate so that this type of exceptional experience for patients and team members can be achieved.
Heather has been practicing dental hygiene for almost 20 years. She earned her degree in dental hygiene from Allegany College of Maryland in 1999 and continued her education with a bachelor's degree from Penn State in 2001. The ZFD team was excited to welcome Heather in May 2017 to serve as the New Patient Coordinator and dental hygienist. Her transition was seamless as she immediately connected to Dr. Zimmerman's constant focus on the comfort of his patients and his commitment to using only the highest quality of dental materials. New patients will more than likely see Heather on their first visit to the office.
Heather is extremely passionate about life and dentistry! Her wonderful smile and constant positivity are contagious to patients and team members who feel "like family" to her. Creating a trusting relationship with patients is one of Heather's main goals as a clinician. Through this relationship, she loves being able to assist in giving people the confidence of a healthy smile and achieve their smile dreams!
Heather is proud to serve the Cove community in which she has lived her entire life. In 2001, she married her "true love," Andy Metzler and together they have two beautiful daughters, Shelby and Sydney. Heather and her family enjoy traveling, attending church at Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. In her spare time, she enjoys planning her family's next adventure, reading on her porch, watching movies, and making digital photo albums.
Emily is also one of our amazing hygienists! She began her career with ZFD immediately following graduation from Allegany College of Maryland in 2014 with her associate degree in dental hygiene. As a licensed dental hygienist, Emily also completed the additional requirements necessary to administer local anesthesia for a truly painless dental experience.
Patients at ZFD get to know Emily as "the hygienist who grew up on the dairy farm!" And indeed, she did! Working with her family on a farm in James Creek, she gained a valuable work ethic that clearly shines through in her dedication to the dental profession and her team, as well as her commitment to her patients.
Emily holds great value working in a family setting like ZFD where she has an opportunity to not only make a difference in her patients' smiles, but she loves sharing life's special moments with them, especially moments involving her "fur babies!" (If you haven't guessed it, our team loves animals!)
Karley’s lifelong interest and passion for dental health care led to her choice as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). She attended Greater Altoona Career and Technical Center in Altoona where she obtained her associates degree in 2012 and loves working in the dental profession.
Karley joined the ZFD team in September 2020 as our EFDA. As a member of our team, she truly loves and appreciates the consistent tender care we offer to our patients.
Karley married the love of her life in June 2015. In October 2019, they welcomed their son, Rhett. As a family they enjoy spending time outside, landscaping, boating with friends and family, and taking their two golden retrievers for walks.
Shannon has been enjoying her career as a dental assistant for over 21 years and was welcomed to the ZFD team in December 2020. She has a passion for providing her patients with excellent dental care while forming meaningful relationships with them. Shannon’s empathetic nature and her professionalism are an asset to the ZFD team. She is happy to be fulfilling a career-long goal of hers to assist in the placement of full body implants now that Dr. Zimmerman offers implants as a treatment option for his patients.
Raised in Huntingdon, Shannon still resides there today with her husband, Chuck. Together they have five wonderful grown children and three grandchildren. Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and working on projects with her husband.
Cortney joined the Zimmerman Family Dentistry team in April 2023. In her role as Scheduling Coordinator, she helps ensure our schedule is organized and running smoothly. When calling ZFD, it is likely Cortney will be the team member to welcome your call! Cortney’s smile and friendly personality is a perfect introduction to our office.
Cortney and her husband Adam live in Martinsburg with their 3 daughters. She spends most of her time as the family’s Uber driver carting her kids to softball, dance, gymnastics and soccer!
