Dr. Brett Kessler is the former President of the American Dental Association and a recognized leader in dental advocacy, wellness, and professional leadership. Known for his candid, service driven approach, Dr. Kessler has championed dentist well being, evidence based policy, and stronger representation for the profession. He’s also an endurance athlete and leadership catalyst committed to helping dentistry “grow from good to great.”

Joe Laith is the Marketing & Education Manager at NeoBiotech USA with 9+ years of experience as a dental implant consultant, focused on helping clinicians succeed with surgical implant placements through practical education, reliable protocols, and strong clinical support. He is known for an approachable teaching style and expertise in areas like sinus elevation and guided surgery. Prior to dentistry, Joe worked as a flight attendant based in the UAE, traveling to 80+ countries, a background that shaped his hospitality-driven approach to clinician support and education.

Ali Soufi is the Founder & CEO of The DocSites, a dental and medical website + marketing company known for affordable, conversion-focused sites and strong support for private practices. He’s a long-time partner of the Nifty Thrifty community and has been featured across dental marketing conversations for helping practices build websites that generate real patient inquiries-not just “pretty pages.”

Tim McNeely is the CEO and Founder of Dental Wealth Nation, where he helps dentists simplify their finances, reduce taxes, and build lasting wealth. Married to a dentist, Tim understands the real-world challenges practice owners face and specializes in eliminating fragmented advice by creating coordinated, comprehensive wealth plans. Through his books, podcast, and advisory work, Tim empowers dentists to gain more time, more money, and more confidence in their financial future.

Aaron Boone is the Founder and CEO of MVP Mailhouse, a leading direct mail and analytics company serving dental practices nationwide. With 15+ years in dental marketing and a background as a former NFL wide receiver, he brings a data-driven, competitive mindset to helping dentists win in their local markets. Known for hyper-targeted direct mail, full call tracking and ROI reporting, real patient matching, and strategic campaign design, Aaron is recognized as one of dentistry’s top experts in direct mail and patient acquisition.

Jay Glazer is a respected leader in the dental supply space, known for delivering transparent pricing and honest value to practices nationwide. As the Director of Business Development for Crazy Dental, Jay helps dental offices reduce overhead by beating every authorized competitor’s published pricing without contracts, gimmicks, or buying club fees.

Rick Cromar, MSML, CBDO and Head of Sales at Peak Dental Studio and a global leader in dental business strategy, partnerships, and growth. With 20+ years of experience in sales, leadership, and international business development, Rick is passionate about helping dentists build stronger lab relationships and elevate patient care through better communication and innovation.

Richard “Dicky” Ball is the Founder and CEO of Summit Handpiece Express, a family-run dental handpiece repair company based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Known for his hands-on expertise and integrity, Dicky helps dental teams keep their handpieces and their practices running smoothly through reliable service and practical education.

Prior to starting Energize Group, I was a Commercial Banker with Bank of America and BB&T. My love and passion has always been starting and scaling companies and when the opportunity to get into dental came, I took it. I am one of the founders and CEO of Energize Group and the CEO of Zero, a dental billing company.