SmileCare Announces Executive Appointments and Engagement of PrimeTech Consulting

SmileCare announces new executive appointments. Anticipates growth in California and Nevada markets.

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2004 -- SmileCare, one of the industry's premier leaders in dental group management announced the recent appointment of two new executives who will play an important role in accelerating the company's growth and leadership in this business sector. "These are talented and seasoned individuals who will help position SmileCare for an important period of expansion and growth," said Mary Ellen Hardin, SmileCares President and CEO. The addition of these senior positions is critical to maximizing targeted opportunities, as well as to our ability to manage the growth we anticipate in the remaining period of 2004 and beyond" adds Hardin.

Kirk Andrews, a financial executive with over 25 years experience has been named SmileCare's new Executive Vice President of Corporate Support Services. Kirk brings a varied and wide range of experience from a number of organizations including Verteq and CMD Technology. Most recently, he played a key leadership role in raising venture capital and forging business partnerships. "I am particularly excited to join the SmileCare leadership team and help to carry out the strategy as the company evolves its focus to an increasing emphasis on strategic analysis and service," Andrews said.

Bill Bistline, new VP of Human Resources and Employee Development, brings over 25 years of significant experience to SmileCare most recently from Ancora Capital and Management Group LLC, in addition to a number of years with Martin Marietta. Bill is developing the HR structure to align our people, strategy and performance. We welcome his leadership in the development of SmileCares clinical and non-clinical associates - our greatest asset, to achieve success both in the present and the future," adds Hardin.

Mary Ellen Hardin also announced the engagement of PrimeTech Consulting to assist SmileCare in utilizing technology to address reengineering, growth and integration initiatives, reducing costs, and measuring process improvements financially.