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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
DR. ALBERT PACHECO, CEO
LYLE R. TORGUSON, M.D., CMO
LYLE R. TORGUSON, M.D., CMO
Albert Pacheco, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pacheco was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He received his BA and MA in clinical psychology from Seattle University and he went on to receive his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Pacheco has 15 plus years of operational and administrative oversight e
Albert Pacheco, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pacheco was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He received his BA and MA in clinical psychology from Seattle University and he went on to receive his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Pacheco has 15 plus years of operational and administrative oversight experience within a private non-profit community healthcare setting overseeing primary care, and behavioral health programs. He has experience working with urban, rural, farm worker and homeless populations. Dr. Pacheco enjoys spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, working out and playing guitar.
LYLE R. TORGUSON, M.D., CMO
LYLE R. TORGUSON, M.D., CMO
LYLE R. TORGUSON, M.D., CMO
Dr. Lyle Torguson, Chief Medical Officer
Asher Community Health Center is very pleased to announce Dr. Lyle Torguson as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Educated at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Dr Torguson’s accomplished career encompasses a wide breadth of experience including medical practices in Minnesota and Orego
Dr. Lyle Torguson, Chief Medical Officer
Asher Community Health Center is very pleased to announce Dr. Lyle Torguson as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Educated at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Dr Torguson’s accomplished career encompasses a wide breadth of experience including medical practices in Minnesota and Oregon.
He is an experienced medical director and chief of staff, with several distinguished appointments and professional honors. Dr Torguson is semi-retired and currently resides south of Eugene in Lane County, Oregon. We hope you will join us in welcoming him to Asher Community Health Center as medical director and chief medical officer.
TERESA HUNT, CFO
TERESA HUNT, CFO
TERESA HUNT, CFO
Teresa is ACHC's Chief Financial Officer. She has worked for Asher since 2001. She is also the Administrator of Northeast Wheeler County Health District. Previously she was the City Recorder/Manager for 13 years. Teresa was also the Accounting Manager for Public Health from 2001-2019, and she's been the Accounting Manager for Asher Home
Teresa is ACHC's Chief Financial Officer. She has worked for Asher since 2001. She is also the Administrator of Northeast Wheeler County Health District. Previously she was the City Recorder/Manager for 13 years. Teresa was also the Accounting Manager for Public Health from 2001-2019, and she's been the Accounting Manager for Asher Home Health Services from 2016-current. Teresa held the position of Tech II at a Wild Life Area for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for five years. She is also a local rancher in Wheeler County.
SUSAN MOORE, COO
TERESA HUNT, CFO
TERESA HUNT, CFO
Susan is the Chief Operations Officer for ACHC, and is also the head of Quality Assurance- Quality Improvement program. Susan is an active volunteer in Fossil as an EMT-Intermediate for Fossil Ambulance, and also volunteers for Fossil Fire Department, and Wheeler County Search & Rescue.
Monique Moya, FNP
Brian Schaudt, PT, DPT, MS
Monique Moya, FNP
Monique Moya became an Oregon board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 2021 and is a graduate of United States University School of Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse for just over five years before becoming an FNP, with the bulk of her experience in inpatient critical care for maternal health and NICU. Prior to becomi
Monique Moya became an Oregon board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 2021 and is a graduate of United States University School of Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse for just over five years before becoming an FNP, with the bulk of her experience in inpatient critical care for maternal health and NICU. Prior to becoming a nurse, Monique was a licensed midwife in Florida for over ten years, helping over 1000 babies make their way earth side. Monique’s passion is perinatal and women's health, as well as endocrinology focusing on diabetes.
She has a special love for pediatrics from newborn to teens as well as women’s health maternity through menopause and beyond.
When she is not in the clinic, Monique is with one of her 6 children (all boys!), her husband or her animals – a cat named Jingles, 2 English Mastiffs named Winston and Isabell and a boxer named Theo. She enjoys reading science fiction, snowshoeing and travelling.
Lanesha Bracy, FNP
Brian Schaudt, PT, DPT, MS
Monique Moya, FNP
My name is Lanesha Bracy, and I am a native of Mobile, AL, the birth place of Mardi Gras.
I graduated from Spring Hill College Nursing school in 2002 and Louisiana State University Health Science Center Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2012.
I have practiced Family Medicine since beginning my career. I love being a mother and trave
My name is Lanesha Bracy, and I am a native of Mobile, AL, the birth place of Mardi Gras.
I graduated from Spring Hill College Nursing school in 2002 and Louisiana State University Health Science Center Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2012.
I have practiced Family Medicine since beginning my career. I love being a mother and traveling. I am a mother of 3, Reginald, Victoria and Christopher. I look forward to serving you and your community.
Brian Schaudt, PT, DPT, MS
Brian Schaudt, PT, DPT, MS
Brian Schaudt, PT, DPT, MS
Brian Schaudt serves as the Physical Therapist at Asher.
He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from George Fox University and his Masters in Kinesiology from Southern Arkansas University.
To learn more, please click here.
JOAN FIELD, CHW
Ashley Lynch, CHW
Ashley Lynch, CHW
In 2017 Joan Field was hired as the clinic's first Community Health Worker, and created the Community Paramedicine-Mobile Integrated Health program at Asher.
To learn more about these services, see the brochure on the CHW webpage.
Joan also volunteers for Spray Ambulance and Fossil Ambulance as an EMT-Intermediate.
Joan is married t
In 2017 Joan Field was hired as the clinic's first Community Health Worker, and created the Community Paramedicine-Mobile Integrated Health program at Asher.
To learn more about these services, see the brochure on the CHW webpage.
Joan also volunteers for Spray Ambulance and Fossil Ambulance as an EMT-Intermediate.
Joan is married to Scott Field, who is also a very active EMT and is the Chief of Wheeler County Fire & Rescue.
Her favorite activities involve horses, dogs, her husband and grandchildren!
Ashley Lynch, CHW
Ashley Lynch, CHW
Ashley Lynch, CHW
Hello, my name is Ashley Lynch, and I am a new member of the clinic as a community health worker. I grew up here in Fossil, Oregon and left in 2006 after graduation. I have worked most of my life as a caregiver and medication aide for the elderly community and in facilities. In 2019 I moved back to Fossil with my spouse and son to be clos
Hello, my name is Ashley Lynch, and I am a new member of the clinic as a community health worker. I grew up here in Fossil, Oregon and left in 2006 after graduation. I have worked most of my life as a caregiver and medication aide for the elderly community and in facilities. In 2019 I moved back to Fossil with my spouse and son to be closer to family. I am excited to be a part of the team and look forward to being able to help the community.
Annette dexter, Referrals
Maireng Edward, Medical Assistant
Maireng Edward, Medical Assistant
Annette joined our team in 2021 as the Referral Coordinator for the clinic and is happy to be assisting Asher CHC in successfully navigating the referrals process for patients needing specialty services.
A 2020 transplant from West of the mountains, Annette and her husband, Brian, fell in love with everything Wheeler County has to offer
Annette joined our team in 2021 as the Referral Coordinator for the clinic and is happy to be assisting Asher CHC in successfully navigating the referrals process for patients needing specialty services.
A 2020 transplant from West of the mountains, Annette and her husband, Brian, fell in love with everything Wheeler County has to offer on a small mouth bass fishing trip to Spray in 2013.
In her spare time, Annette loves to bake all things sourdough and work on remodeling and homesteading projects around their 29-acre property above Spray.
Maireng Edward, Medical Assistant
Maireng Edward, Medical Assistant
Maireng Edward, Medical Assistant
MA Maireng Edward is a very familiar and welcomed face at Asher, as she has been working with our clinic patients in our communities for several years. Patients have come to rely on her many skills!
Mai and her family live in Spray, and she is often seen working with Providers and patients at the outlying Asher Community Health Center clinics located in Spray and Mitchell.
Daniel Austin, LPN
Marissa Jacobson, Front Desk Coordinator
Kimberly Ramirez, Medical Assistant
Daniel Austin has been an LPN for 12 years and has worked as a psych nurse. He's been married for 20 years, and his wife Carissa works in the ACHC Dental clinic.
Daniel shares, "We have 2 children: our 18-year-old son, Alex, and our 9-year-old daughter, Tessa."
Daniel grew up in Massachusetts, and has lived in California the last 11 years
Daniel Austin has been an LPN for 12 years and has worked as a psych nurse. He's been married for 20 years, and his wife Carissa works in the ACHC Dental clinic.
Daniel shares, "We have 2 children: our 18-year-old son, Alex, and our 9-year-old daughter, Tessa."
Daniel grew up in Massachusetts, and has lived in California the last 11 years. In 2022 they moved to Condon to be closer to family.
He says, "I enjoy cooking, basketball, goofing around and going on adventures with my family. I’m passionate about mental health and am excited to be a part of this community. And I look forward to getting to know all of you."
Kimberly Ramirez, Medical Assistant
Marissa Jacobson, Front Desk Coordinator
Kimberly Ramirez, Medical Assistant
M.A. Kimberly says, "Hi! I’m Kimberly Ramirez and I was born and raised in Yakima, WA, the Palm Springs of Washington.
I’m a Medical Assistant at Asher Clinic and have a background in pharmacy as well.
In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, go to the movies and shop for the newest shoes."
Marissa Jacobson, Front Desk Coordinator
Marissa Jacobson, Front Desk Coordinator
Marissa Jacobson, Front Desk Coordinator
Born and raised in beautiful Spray, OR, Marissa graduated from Spray High School in 2018 and took a year to work for her family and to rodeo. She then received her certificate as a Veterinary Assistant and worked at the John Day River Veterinary Center located in John Day. In the spring of 2020, Marissa met her soon to be husband, Payden.
Born and raised in beautiful Spray, OR, Marissa graduated from Spray High School in 2018 and took a year to work for her family and to rodeo. She then received her certificate as a Veterinary Assistant and worked at the John Day River Veterinary Center located in John Day. In the spring of 2020, Marissa met her soon to be husband, Payden. The two moved to Prineville for a couple years and have since returned to the town they both know and love - Spray. Marissa says, "I love spending time with my family, going on adventures with Payden, and spending time with our dog, Kubota. I am very excited to be apart of the Asher Community Health Center team!"
MEET OUR DENTAL TEAM
Dennis Simonsen DMD
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
ACHC's Dental Director Dr. Dennis L. Simonsen DMD graduated with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1989, continued with a pre-dental science curriculum in 1998. He received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Oregon Health Sciences University in 2004. He is a member of the American Dental Associate, Oregon Dental Associate a
ACHC's Dental Director Dr. Dennis L. Simonsen DMD graduated with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1989, continued with a pre-dental science curriculum in 1998. He received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Oregon Health Sciences University in 2004. He is a member of the American Dental Associate, Oregon Dental Associate and Washington County Dental Society. Dr. Simonsen has held various board positions with the Washington County Dental Society as well as positions with the Oregon Dental Associates. He also actively volunteers his professional skills within the community. Dr. Simonsen is enrolled in the highly prestigious Kois Center for Dental Excellence which is a comprehensive nine-course curriculum involving aesthetic, occlusion and restorative dentistry. Dr. Simonsen has lived in the Bethany area of Washington County since 1996. He is married and has two daughters. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, grilling on his barbecue and listening to Hawaiian music. He also likes to garden, fish, ski and research family heritage.
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
Asher Dental is very pleased to announce the addition of our full time Dentist, Dr Pham.
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham completed his science and biology undergrad degrees at the Portland State University, Oregon. He then attended the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), School of Dentistry, where he earned a full scholarship for his D
Asher Dental is very pleased to announce the addition of our full time Dentist, Dr Pham.
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham completed his science and biology undergrad degrees at the Portland State University, Oregon. He then attended the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), School of Dentistry, where he earned a full scholarship for his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
Dr. Pham is a member of the American Dental Association and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He enjoys practicing evidence-based dentistry with a focus on prevention of oral disease, patient comfort, and quality of care.
He is passionate about helping others, who live particularly in an area where access to dental care is limited, to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.
In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at the Mobile Dental Clinic to provide free dental care to underserved communities. He also enjoys gardening with his beloved wife and taking beautiful portrait and landscape pictures.
“I appreciate the privilege of meeting, and caring for my patients,” he said. “I’m honored to be a member of Asher Community Health Center that deeply cares about the overall health of individuals in our community!”
Nicole Gunson, Oral Hygienist
Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham, DMD
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Nicole Gunson was born and raised in Eugene Oregon and is a die hard Duck fan.
She moved to Sisters in 1999 where she has lived ever since. Nicole attended the University of Oregon and graduated from Lane Community College in 1994 with an
Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Nicole loves to quilt, design quilt patterns, knit, read, travel, camp, go crabbing and fishing.
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Jacquelyn Brown is the Dental Receptionist. Previously she worked in ophthalmology for 12 years so she's familiar with working with patients. She says, "I enjoy helping people!"
She worked for Head Start, and then retired from working with a Migrant Head Start program to care for her mom.
Having lived in Fossil in her younger days, wh
Jacquelyn Brown is the Dental Receptionist. Previously she worked in ophthalmology for 12 years so she's familiar with working with patients. She says, "I enjoy helping people!"
She worked for Head Start, and then retired from working with a Migrant Head Start program to care for her mom.
Having lived in Fossil in her younger days, when it was time to retire she moved back.
She enjoys working part time and helping out in the community. She's on the Wheeler County Fair Board and Friends of Fossil Library. She adds, "I also enjoy working in my yard, gardening and fishing."
Maria Rey, Dental Assistant
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Carissa Austin, Dental Assistant
Maria is one of our Dental Assistants and also learning a variety of skills within the Dental operations. We are grateful for her willingness to be flexible and are excited to have her as part of our Dental team!
Maria says, "I was born and raised in Spray, moved away, and came back to spend more time with my family. In my spare time I like to paint or garden with my mom and sister."
Carissa Austin, Dental Assistant
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Carissa Austin, Dental Assistant
We're pleased to announce Carissa Austin has joined our ACHC Dental team. She shared, " I graduated Dental school in 2003 and have enjoyed the 18+ years of experience in the dental field on both the East coast and West coast.
I grew up in New England and later lived in California for the past 11 years.
My family and I recently moved to C
We're pleased to announce Carissa Austin has joined our ACHC Dental team. She shared, " I graduated Dental school in 2003 and have enjoyed the 18+ years of experience in the dental field on both the East coast and West coast.
I grew up in New England and later lived in California for the past 11 years.
My family and I recently moved to Condon to be closer to my family and we are very excited to be here!
My husband Daniel, who is an LPN, also works at the ACHC Clinic. We have two children Alex (18) and Tessa (9).
Outside of the practice I enjoy beach trips and discovering new places to explore with the family. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to be a part of this community."