Carole Newport, MA
CEO
Carole graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and completed her Master of Arts in Marketing at Webster University. Carole began working with the ABO in 2012 after working in hotel management for 9 years.
Michelle Valenti
CFO
Michelle graduated from Missouri State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Prior to joining the ABO, Michelle spent 15 years in hotel management and 4 years as a corporate accountant at a large financial services firm. Michelle has been with the ABO since 2016.
Stacie Bauer
Meetings and Events Manager
Stacie comes to the ABO with over 20 years of experience in the events industry. She previously worked at Momentus Technologies, an international events and venues SaaS organization. As the Global Events Manager, she oversaw events of all types from small intimate meetings to large-scale conferences. She has a passion for creating memorable experiences for attendees and enjoys all the complexities that create white glove events. Stacie studied marketing communications at Lindenwood University.
Kim Koch
Exam Coordinator
Kim joined the ABO team in 2018 after graduating from Missouri State University with a Master of Science in Experimental Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Statistics and Research Design.
Nicole Huson
Certification Coordinator
Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science Degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She is near completion of a Master of Education in Cross-Categorical Studies from University of Missouri St. Louis.
Kerry DeJesus
Bookkeeper / Office Administrator
Kerry has 20 years of experience working in orthodontic practice. Kerry graduated in 2002 from Advanced Dental Careers as a Certified Dental Assistant. Throughout Kerry’s career, she has excelled in many roles in the orthodontic office environment, including assisting, treatment coordination, and office administration.
Jennifer Wedberg
Marketing Coordinator
Jenn Wedberg joined the ABO in 2024 having 20+ years in marketing coordination and sales. She is a graduate of Missouri State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Management.