Leadership Team

Dr. Chet L. Jenkins
Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Chet L. Jenkins
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Jenkins has over 20 years of experience both as a clinician and dental management executive. After founding his first practice immediately after dental school, Dr. Jenkins spent his career growing and building a network of dental practices in the Mountain and Southwest regions while maintaining his work as a practicing clinician. Dr. Jenkins received his BS in Medical Biology from the University of Utah and his DDS from The Ohio State University, where he graduated at the top of his class.

Kyle J. Clay
President

Kyle J. Clay
President
Kyle brings significant leadership and operational expertise to SDP, with more than 10 years of healthcare services experience. His career milestones to date include serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Pain Doctor, Division Vice President and Regional Operations Director at DaVita, where he was responsible for multi-state and multi-site healthcare services operations. Kyle is also a veteran where he was proud to serve two tours in Iraq as an Army Engineer. Kyle is a graduate of The United States Military Academy and he has a Master of Business Administration from the Owen Business School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys time with his wife and three children. Hobbies include hiking and biking the beautiful state of Arizona.

Kimberly I. McCrady
Chief Operating Officer

Kimberly I. McCrady
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. McCrady has more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry. Beginning her career as a clinical assistant, she has deep experience working across all operating roles in the dental office. For the past 10 years, Ms. McCrady has transitioned into senior operational roles within Signature Dental, leading the operations for a large and growing multi-office group. Ms. McCrady graduated with an AS from Salt Lake Community College and a BA in Psychology from Ottawa University.

Joyce S. Lundbom, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Joyce S. Lundbom, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Lundbom has more than 20 years of finance, accounting, and consulting experience, including nearly ten years focused on healthcare provider services. Most recently, Ms. Lundbom held senior finance and accounting roles with Southwestern Eye Center, a private equity backed eye surgery and optometry provider with over twenty five locations in multiple states. Prior to Southwestern Eye Center, Ms. Lundbom served as a senior finance executive with Cambric, a global digital engineering firm, and also previously owned a healthcare accounting firm focused on providing finance, accounting, and tax services to physicians and other healthcare providers in the Arizona market. Ms. Lundbom began her career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand. She holds a CPA and graduated with honors with a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada.

Dr. Jason B. Nelson
Co-Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Jason B. Nelson
Co-Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Nelson has almost 10 years of experience with Signature Dental, including experience as a senior manager to a multi-office dental group. Dr. Nelson received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and his DDS from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Jeremy M. Miller
Co-Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Jeremy M. Miller
Co-Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Miller has almost 10 years of experience in the dental industry, including experience as a senior manager and clinical advisor to a multi-office dental group. Dr. Miller earned his BS in Biology from Utah Valley University and his DDS from The Ohio State University.

Bobby Harden
Chief Development Officer

Bobby Harden
Chief Development Officer
Mr. Harden has over 10 years of experience in accounting, finance and M&A transactions. He has worked at one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing private equity backed eye care platforms where he was focused on driving growth through new partnerships and affiliations. Prior to that, he worked at Ernst & Young where he advised clients on a wide array of M&A transactions, including a focus on private equity buy-side acquisitions of physician practice management companies and multi-site healthcare M&A transactions. Mr. Harden is a CPA and holds a Masters of Accountancy from the W.P. Carey School of Business and a BS in Finance and Accounting with honors from Arizona State University.

Brian Marks
Director of Business Development

Brian Marks
Director of Business Development
Mr. Marks has over 10 years of investment banking, corporate development, and principal investment experience within the lower-middle and middle markets. Most recently he worked as Director of Business Development at a doctor-led healthcare services company based in Arizona. His prior experience includes corporate development, finance, and strategy roles, working with healthcare, financial, and innovation clients in the Southwest. Mr. Marks began his career working at a boutique investment bank where he advised clients on M&A transactions across multiple sectors throughout the Midwest. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Economics from DePaul University.

Dana Bersch
Director of Business Development

Dana Bersch
Director of Business Development
Mr. Bersch has over 10 years of business development, banking, and wealth management experience. Most recently he was with a top tier wealth manager as an advisor and banker. His prior experience includes consulting with middle market companies on capital raising strategies. He holds a Masters of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Arizona State University.

Dr. Robert Anderson
Director of Continuing Education

Dr. Robert Anderson
Director of Continuing Education

Darlene Langelier
Director of Procurement

Darlene Langelier
Director of Procurement

Jenna Brady
Director of Recruiting

Jenna Brady
Director of Recruiting
Ms. Brady brings more than 5 years of experience in recruitment, training, talent development, and human resource management. Prior to joining Signature Dental Partners, Ms. Brady held positions in operations management and human resources during her experience working for a privately-owned dental practice and later a Midwest-based dental support organization. Her diverse experience also encompasses regulatory compliance as well as employee training and development. Ms. Brady earned her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from West Virginia University. She holds a Certification of Learning in HR from the Society for Human Resource Management and is pursuing her PHR certification.

Chantel Long
Director of Marketing

Chantel Long
Director of Marketing

Cindy McCann
Director of Human Resources

Cindy McCann
Director of Human Resources

Cara Perry
Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Cara Perry
Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Andrea Frost
Director of Operations

Andrea Frost
Director of Operations

Sam Wilson
Director of Operations

Sam Wilson
Director of Operations
Tiffany Heller
Director of Operations
Tiffany Heller
Director of Operations

Melody Bennion
Senior Integrations Specialist

Melody Bennion
Senior Integrations Specialist

James Nielsen
Business Development Manager

James Nielsen
Business Development Manager

Chantea Isaacson
Regional Human Resources Manager

Chantea Isaacson
Regional Human Resources Manager
Shannon McCutcheon
Regional Operations Manager
Shannon McCutcheon
Regional Operations Manager

Tena McKenna
Controller

Tena McKenna
Controller

June Hunt
Accounting Manager

June Hunt
Accounting Manager

Matt Dennett
Senior Accountant

Matt Dennett
Senior Accountant

Mary Bickert
Accounts Payable Supervisor

Mary Bickert
Accounts Payable Supervisor