About Us

Our Story

We’ve been changing the DSO landscape since 2015.

2015

Marquee founded through acquisition of Embassy Dental in Nashville, TN
Entrance into KY market

2016

Expanded into AL
Fred Ward joins as C.O.O.

2017/2018

Fred Ward becomes CEO
Focus on dentist retention and recruiting
Opened 2 De Novos

2019

Expanded into the Chattanooga market
Implementation of specialty initiative in Nashville market
Completed third De Novo in Nashville
Launched market presence into Dothan, AL

Early 2020

Finalized 5 new partnerships at the finish of 2019 and start of the year
Andrea Metz appointed Chief Growth Officer
Entered Louisville and NW Arkansas markets

Later 2020

Entry into Florida market and continued expansion in Tennessee
Dr. Alan Farrugia appointed Chief Professional Officer

2021

Successfully recover from COVID disruptions in care
50 office milestone reached and surpassed.
Rich Palumbo joins organization as Vice President of Marketing
Becker’s names Marquee a DSO to watch
Create Dentist Advisory Board to reinforce clinical leadership

2022

Expand into the Tampa, Florida market
Surpass 60 offices.
Rapidly expand our multi-specialty strategy through targeted partnerships

Today

Continued expansion into target geographies
Healthcare veteran Kristy Rutherford joins as Chief Financial Officer

Our Leadership Team

Marquee Dental Partners believes that Happy and healthy people help others to be happy and healthy. Our Leadership team of Dental Industry veterans manages from this perspective; helping to assure that Marquee Dental Partners teams deliver the best care to their patients and communities.

Fred Ward

Chief Executive Officer

Andrea Metz

Chief Growth Officer

Dr. Alan Farrugia

Chief Professional Officer