Our Leadership
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“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
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Tim Long
VP, Sales and Marketing, A-dec, Inc.
Vice Chair
Executive, Finance, Fundraising, Nominating
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Tom Richardson
Vice President, Atlanta Dental
Board Treasurer
Executive, Nominating
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Dan Garrick
VP, Corporate Development, Young Innovations
Immediate Past Chair
Executive, Finance, Investment, Major Gifts, Nominating
![Photo of Dan Garrick](https://dtafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dan_garrick-220x220.png)
Gregory Chavez
Chief Executive Officer, Dental Trade Alliance
Board Secretary
Executive, Finance, Investment, Nominating
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Committee Chairs
Christie Bailey
Director of Professional Relations & International Business, Pulpdent Corporation
Committee Chair
Scholarships
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Mark Hillebrandt
Chief Digital Revenue Officer, Henry Schein Dental
Committee Chair
Fundraising
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David Singh
Chief Executive Officer, Biotech Dental USA
Committee Chair
Investment
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Chad Bushman
Vice President of Sales & General Manager, Patterson Dental Supply
Grants Committee Chair
Grants, Vets Day of Service Subcommittee
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Melissa Dell
Chief Product Officer, Elevation Data Group
Disabled Community Access Fund, Grants
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Board Directors at Large
Danny Vezmar
Executive Vice President, Dental Product Shopper
Fundraising, Marketing
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David Armstrong
President, Kerr & Metrex
Grants, Research Subcommittee
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Tim Sullivan
Partner, Wild Marketing Group
Major Gifts
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Charles “Chip” Sardi
Director, Scientific Affairs & Education – US & Canada, 3M Oral Care
Grants, Scholarships, Vets Day of Service Subcommittee
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Mark Trimmer
Vice President, North American Consumables, Dentsply Sirona
Dual DTA and DTA Foundation Board Member
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Staff
Esther Kagoda
Senior Accountant
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Sarah Miller, MPA
Executive Director
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