After receiving my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Texas Tech, I then proceeded to attend the Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, where I earned my DDS in 2006. I have been providing the Hill County community with quality and attentive dental care since 2009.
I was born in Lubbock, Texas in 1978. I attended Lubbock Christian High School, graduating in 1997. I attended Texas Tech University, graduating in 2001. In June of 2002, I married my sweetheart, Kerista Harris. Kerista and I have two daughters, Ella and Kaitley. My family and I love to play golf together. I would describe myself as a technology geek – I love Apple computers and am always looking to add technology to my office or home.
I have always insisted that my patients be “treated like family” when they enter the doors of Cowan Family Dentistry. My staff has been praised for being friendly and courteous and is dedicated to making every trip to the dentist a pleasant one. The friendly atmosphere of our practice has put many patients at ease during a potentially anxious trip to the doctor. Because of this energy and compassion toward patients, we have become one of the Hillsboro community’s favorite dental practices.
In addition to prizing the way that my patients are treated, I also believe in practicing dental excellence at my Hill County practice. Patients will receive high-quality care through methods tested by dental professionals everywhere. By combining dental/periodontal care with practical patient education, I give my patients a smile that they can be proud of, and teach them exactly what they can do to maintain it.
In the interest of preserving the family-oriented environment of Cowan Family Dentistry, I’ve decided to extend my staff’s catalog of dental services to patients of all ages. From children age four, through folks that are already enjoying retirement, everyone in the Hill County area can enjoy a great checkup at Cowan Family Dentistry.
Outside of the dental practice, I enjoy time with a family of my own – a wife of over 22 years and two lovely daughters. As an active member of the Hillsboro community, I have served as the Chamber of Commerce Chair, President of the Hillsboro Rotary Club and am a Lions Club member. To relax in my down time, I will play a few rounds of golf or enjoy some classical music from my collection.
Marisa was born and raised in Hillsboro, TX. She has been an active part of the dental field since 2013. She started her career as a dental assistant where she quickly became passionate about dentistry. Her passion inspired her to further her education by becoming a Dental Hygienist. In 2023 she graduated from Coastal Bend College as a Dental Hygienist and joined our team. Marisa enjoys educating and encouraging patients through their dental journey. Marisa’s favorite part of her job is providing patients the experience of good dental care and the feeling of a great smile. She loves getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships. When not at work she enjoys going for long runs, going to the gym and spending time with her 11yr old daughter Rosalia.
Tammy has been in the dentistry field for 37 years, starting out as a dental assistant in 1986. Beginning her career at Dr. Mackey Morgan’s Waxahachie, TX dental practice, Tammy transitioned to the front office in 1999. In addition to helping patients with all of their dental needs, Tammy enjoys the relationships she has forged with the other staff members at Dr. Cowan’s practice and thinks fondly of the time they have spent together trying to make one another laugh. Tammy has a great sense of humor and is commonly called ‘that crazy woman.’
Tammy and her husband of 43 years, Wayne, are the proud parents of four children, the proud grandparents of eleven and four great grandchildren. In addition to making new memories with her big family, Tammy enjoys other personal and social activities – she loves spending time with her church family from Waco and finding new treasures at antique stores. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys relaxing on her family’s small ranch, and loves spending time with the horses, cows, and all the other creatures that come along with country living.
Marivel is a Hillsboro native who attended Tyler Junior College and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. In the mist of being in college she was able to obtain her RDA license. Her career started in 2013 as a registered dental assistant shortly after she was promoted to an office manager and did managment for 6 years. She previously worked in a multi-specialty dental practice in Waco where she developed a passion for all aspects of the dental field and patient care. Marivel relocated back to hillsboro in 2021 to be closer to family. She joined the team in 2023 with her current role as Hygiene coordinator and social media marketing. She enjoys working closely with patients to ensure they receive quality service and attention. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and going for runs.
A Houston, TX native, Sheila moved to Central Texas at age 12. She attended Texas State Technical College Waco for her certificate in dental assistance and has been in dentistry for just over 13 years. Sheila loves every aspect of dentistry and has already been praised by her patients for being a “caring and compassionate” dental assistant. Dr. Cowan sees Sheila as one of the kindest and gentlest assistants that he has ever worked with.
Sheila truly loves caring for other people, which shows in the relationships she has formed with her valued patients. She has a daughter named Destiny and a son named Chris. Along with two grandchildren. She loves cooking, spending time outdoors, working out, and rooting on her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.
Marcie was born and raised in Hillsboro and has lived here all of her life. She has been a dental assistant for 21 years, and attended TSTC for her RDA license. She completed her certificate in 2003 and has enjoyed assisting ever since. She and Dr. Cowan have worked together since 2022. She enjoys getting to know each patient and providing a personal touch for each patient encounter. She lives in Hillsboro with her husband Chris and five children. She enjoys spending time with her children, friends, family and animals. On her days off she loves to travel and enjoys the beach.
Kassandra was born in Stephenville and raised in San Antonio. She relocated to Hillsboro in 2018 and attended “Think Dentistry” dental assisting program in 2019. She joined the team in 2022 as a dental assistant. She quickly became passionate about dentistry and now takes part in fabricating dentures via our three-dimensional printer. Kassandra is quick to make patients feel at ease by building confidence, trust and friendship with each patient. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
