Meet Our Team

I grew up in Columbia Falls just north of here then attended Montana State University for an undergraduate degree in nursing (sorry Griz fans).

After getting married in 1989, my wife and I moved to Portland, Oregon, where I attended dental school at Oregon Health Sciences University. We were so excited to return to beautiful northwest Montana.

We enjoy everything about living here, the small town, the outdoors and great schools for our children to grow up in. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We have five children and three grandchildren and are thankful for our life!

My wife and I love to go on mission trips to provide dental care to those who do not have access to the care we have in the United States.

I enjoy fishing, hunting, taking photographs and bicycling, and I also enjoy carving and painting fish if I cannot go catch them.

Emma and I were both born and raised in Montana! We happened to go on the same mission trip to El Salvador, where we met for the first time. We both attended Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where we soon got married and received bachelor’s degrees in biology. After undergrad, we were accepted into the LECOM School of Dentistry in Sarasota, Florida, where we spent the last four years studying dentistry, graduating in May of 2024. Emma and I were the first married students to graduate together from LECOM in its history as a dental school!

We had our first son, who is now almost three, during our second year of dental school, and are thrilled to have another baby on the way! We have always wanted to practice in and serve our community and are excited to return home to Montana.

Rachel joined our team in 2007. She graduated from Carroll College in 1987 and became laser certified in 2006. She is also trained in CPR. Her favorite part of being at Windauer Family Dentistry is how well our bosses treat the employees and the community. Rachel does her best to make sure every one of her patients is provided with the utmost care. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and crafts.

Macy joined Windauer Family Dentistry in August 2000. She is CAMBRA certified and a proud member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). She has a certificate in dental assisting. She graduated from Salish Kootenai College in 1997 with a degree in dental assisting technology. She has over 24 years of dental assisting experience and takes pride in providing excellent customer service.

Macy enjoys the friendships she has made with her coworkers and being able to work in the community she grew up in. She loves watching the kids grow up with the practice. She feels privileged to work in an efficient office for incredible employers.

Macy is married and has three kids. In her spare time, she enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events and watching Netflix.

Naomi joined our practice in October 2021 and has six years of dental assisting experience. She has been a welcome addition to our staff! Naomi loves spending her free time in the mountains exploring with her hubby and family. She also enjoys volunteering on construction projects, disaster relief efforts and helping others. One of her favorite things is exploring small towns in foreign countries and becoming immersed in the local culture. She loves welding and laser engraving projects as well as cozying up on stormy days with a good book!

Amy started working with us in 2009, but she has been working in the dental field for over 15 years! She is a receptionist in charge of A/R. She loves working with the public and helping out wherever she can in the office. She feels lucky to work with such great bosses! She has been married to her husband for over 17 years and has two amazing daughters. When she is not working, she enjoys family time, hiking, camping, cooking and listening to good music.

Malysa joined our team in 2020. She completed the dental assisting and technology program at Salish Kootenai College. She assists with the care of children’s teeth and works hard to make their time in our office a positive experience. She enjoys being a part of our dental community. When she is not working, Malysa likes to make tie-dye crafts and spend time outdoors.

April joined our team in January of 2022. She comes from Washington and brings over 9 years in administrative and reception work. She enjoys helping patients have the best possible experience during their visit. She moved to Montana to be near family, and Amy, who has worked for us for 13 years, is her sister. April appreciates the beauty of Polson. She loves animals of all sorts but especially her dog, Hollie. She enjoys volunteer work, traveling, reading, swimming, and spending time with her family, especially her two adorable nieces.

Darci joined Windauer Family Dentistry in May 2023. Through a program at SKC she earned her certification in Radiology Health and Safety. She assists our hygienist, and loves to connect with patients and make their visit as comfortable as possible. Darci enjoys being able to work in the small town community she was born and raised in. Outside of the office you can find her happily working on her family’s ranch, and spending time in nature with her friends.

Josie joined our team in September of 2022. She has a certification in Radiology Health and Safety from the Dental Assisting National Board. Josie grew up in Polson, and Dr. Windauer was her dentist through childhood! Before working here Josie had six years of experience as a medical receptionist. Her favorite aspect of being a part of our practice is the opportunity it provides her to improve our patients’ lives through their dental health. When she’s not here Josie loves spending time doing volunteer work with her husband, traveling, learning about different languages and cultures, and paddleboarding during the summer.