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The Climb For A Cause

ADVISORY BOARD

Robert Arm, DMD Director, of Clinical Programs
By his own account, Bob is a ' Radical of sixties,' having worked variously with VISTA, Peace Corps., etc. He is trained in oral medicine and pathology.  He likes to see kids free of pain, and is committed to making that happen as often and in as many places as possible.  He lives in
Philadelphia, PA.

Robert Arm

Danny Bobrow Pres., American Dental Marketing. 
Danny founded CFAC in 1994 and has worked primarily with dental-related causes since 1998.  His goal is to establish CFAC as a major means through which people and organizations may contribute their talents and resources to help people in need of oral health education and treatment throughout the world.

 

Naomi Cooper VP Marketing, 1800DENTIST. 
Naomi is the vice president of marketing at 1-800-DENTIST®, dentistry's leading new patient marketing program. With over 10 years of marketing and management experience and expertise gained from working with thousands of dental practices nationwide. Naomi is also responsible for industry and professional relations, as well as the company's internal marketing and patient communications program and so is eminently suited to serve on the CFAC Board.

 

Allison Farey President, Matsco Financial Corp.
Allison has
a 27 year history lending to the dental professional (more recently veterinary and optometry). 

Matsco has been associated with CFAC over the years and believes that giving back to the community they serve is important.  Several Matsco team members participated in the 2007 CFAC on Mt. Hood this past July and it was the experience of a lifetime!

Rob Flintom CEO, Practice Enhancement Group & Dental Pond.
"Our interest in Climb For A Cause sparked the moment we met Danny. His passion is inspiring and attracting. His purpose complimented our professional and personal dedication to share with others and improve the quality of life of others.

I have been an “outsourced CFO” and financial coach for dentists since 1990. In addition to The DentlPOND...we own and operate two additional businesses in the dental industry, which support doctors and team members with education, evolution, and financial peace of mind.

Steve Franklin  Gunderson, Dettmer, Stough, Villeneuve, Franklin, & Hachigian, LLP Steve is a founding partner of this legal practice based in Silicon Valley. His practice encompasses all areas of general corporate and partnership income taxation and partnership law with particular emphasis on (i) forming and representing US and international venture capital and private equity funds and structuring other partnership and joint venture arrangements and (ii) structuring mergers, acquisitions and other reorganizations.  His connection to CFAC stems from his friendship with its director, his commitment to giving back, and his love of the mountains.



Wayne Lavery CEO, Patient News Publishing
PNP produces award-winning marketing products in the

United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company has been named a Top 100 employer for three consecutive years, and is the only publisher world-wide to achieve 100% FSC certification in our sustainable environmental practices.  PNP and American Dental Marketing are ‘friendly competitors’ who openly discuss winning strategies for dentists.  We supported CFAC, but felt we had to do more than just write a check each year. Personally climbing Mount Hood was the start for more active involvement that we hope will build each year.


Lorne Lavine  President Dental Technology Consultants
Lorne
became involved with CFAC as he saw a great opportunity to pair his love of climbing with a good cause. He has been involved in one capacity or another since day 1. He's anxious to see CFAC reach "the next level," to have larger climbs, raise more awareness and funds, and become an example to the dental community.


Virginia Norton Business Manager, American Dental Marketing and CFAC Events Coordinator.

Virgina's 15+ years in the I.T. and training fields have helped propel CFAC to a new level of professionalism and success.


John Pohl CEO 14th Floor Solutions.
John is responsible for connecting CFAC with LED Dental , manufacturers of the VELscope oral cancer detection system. Previously, he was Sr. V.P. Global Marketing for Hu
Friedy, and in the consumer products field working with Dial Corp., Kellogg’s, & Gallo Wines. He is cCommitted to giving back both domestically and internationally.

Kim Rutherford Flight Attendant, American Airlines and CFAC Projects Liaison.
Kim has been with American Airlines for 20 years, was a ski instructor, and has trekked in Nepal, Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand, South and Central America.


Paul Tucker Director of Marketing Practice Works. 
Paul and Practice Works are new supporters of CFAC and have already made a big impact with their generous commitment of funds, prizes, and most of all, Paul’s Membership on the Board.

Board Dinner Meeting in Chicago

( 2/22/08)
Naomi Cooper, Allison Farey, Bob Arm,
Lorne Lavine, Virginia Norton, Danny Bobrow
(pictured left to right)