The Team

Kristi Dewitt

Kristi is the general agency relationship executive at Delta Dental of Arizona, and has plenty to smile about. With deep experience across the life and health insurance landscape, she is excited to be helping shape a future built on strong partnerships, innovation and shared success.

Tiffany DiGiacinto

Tiffany Di Giacinto serves as the senior director of brand and product marketing for Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ) and is the editor of the DDAZ Blog. Since joining the Delta Dental family in 2012, she has learned a lot about dental health, the dental insurance industry and the passions of the oral health community.

Jolean Fleck, senior vice president of people and organizational development at Delta Dental of Arizona.

Jolean Fleck

Jolean Fleck, senior vice president of people and organizational development, joined Delta Dental of Arizona in 2019. In this role, she works to shape the company’s culture and create an enriching experience for employees.

Barb Kozuh

Barb Kozuh

Barb Kozuh is the executive director of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. She and her team work to make a positive impact to improve the health and wellness of the underserved and under-represented people across Arizona.

Marlene Palacios

Marlene Palacios

Marlene is a social media specialist at Delta Dental of Arizona, where she combines creativity and strategy to bring engaging content to life. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Communication from Arizona State University.

Doug Pimental

Doug Pimental

Doug Pimental is the director of professional relations for Delta Dental of Arizona. His 25 years of experience enables him to build deeper relationships with network dentists, as he has a strong understanding of dental office operations and the perspectives of both providers and office staff.

Dr. Heather Schneider, dental director

Heather Schneider, DDS

Dr. Heather Schneider is the dental director at Delta Dental of Arizona. With 22 years of experience in the dental field, she has held various roles, including positions in the dental front office, dental assisting and serving as a clinical dentist.

Sarah Sharits

Sarah is the corporate communications manager with Delta Dental of Arizona. She earned a B.A. in Integrative Studies and a M.S. in Management, with an emphasis in Marketing. In her free time, Sarah loves to obsessively research purchases before she makes them.

Eric Skartveit is the senior director of underwriting at Delta Dental of Arizona

Eric Skartveit

Eric Skartveit is the senior director of underwriting at Delta Dental of Arizona. With over 30 years in the insurance industry, he enjoys collaborating with colleagues and leading a team dedicated to delivering smart, data-driven solutions for customers.

Vivien Tran is the Content Marketing Specialist at Delta Dental of Arizona.

Vivien Tran

Vivien is a content marketing specialist at Delta Dental of Arizona. She holds a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. Vivien lives in the details and prefers experience that are worth repeating—travel, memorable meals, and live music that pulls her onto the dance floor.

Jeff Wilkinson

Jeff Wilkinson

Jeff is the director of account management at Delta Dental of Arizona, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience. He excels at building and motivating teams, fostering strong client and broker relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Jeff leads the Account Executive team, and he is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals with confidence and care.