Our Leadership
“We are a community of industry, providers, philanthropists, students, innovative thinkers, that are committed to achieving a healthy smile for all. It’s a big vision, but we believe it’s possible to achieve it together.”
Dan Garrick, DTA Foundation Board Chair, 2022-2023
Officers of the Board
Elisabeth Meyers
EVP of Global Procurement, Darby Dental
Board Chair
Executive, Finance, Fundraising, Grants, Nominating, Scholarships
Tim Long
VP, Sales and Marketing, A-dec, Inc.
Vice Chair
Executive, Finance, Fundraising, Nominating
Tom Richardson
Vice President, Atlanta Dental
Board Treasurer
Executive, Nominating
Dan Garrick
VP, Corporate Development, Young Innovations
Immediate Past Chair
Executive, Finance, Investment, Major Gifts, Nominating
Gregory Chavez
Chief Executive Officer, Dental Trade Alliance
Board Secretary
Executive, Finance, Investment, Nominating
Committee Chairs
Christie Bailey
Director of Professional Relations & International Business, Pulpdent Corporation
Committee Chair
Scholarships
Mark Hillebrandt
Chief Digital Revenue Officer, Henry Schein Dental
Committee Chair
Fundraising
David Singh
Chief Executive Officer, Biotech Dental USA
Committee Chair
Investment
Chad Bushman
Vice President of Sales & General Manager, Patterson Dental Supply
Grants Committee Chair
Grants, Vets Day of Service Subcommittee
Melissa Dell
Chief Product Officer, Elevation Data Group
Disabled Community Access Fund, Grants
Board Directors at Large
Danny Vezmar
Executive Vice President, Dental Product Shopper
Fundraising, Marketing
David Armstrong
President, Kerr & Metrex
Grants, Research Subcommittee
Tim Sullivan
Partner, Wild Marketing Group
Major Gifts
Charles “Chip” Sardi
Director, Scientific Affairs & Education – US & Canada, 3M Oral Care
Grants, Scholarships, Vets Day of Service Subcommittee
Mark Trimmer
Vice President, North American Consumables, Dentsply Sirona
Dual DTA and DTA Foundation Board Member
Staff
Esther Kagoda
Senior Accountant
Sarah Miller, MPA
Executive Director
