Bete Johnson

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dental Health and Wellness

Bete Johnson is Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dental Health and Wellness. For over twenty-one years Bete has held numerous positions in the organization, all with increased responsibility. During her tenure she has been relied upon for the cultivation, management, and execution of symbiotic partnerships with industry KOL's, Influencers, educators, publications, and professional associations. These efforts not only staved off competition -- paving the way for an emerging sales team. While Bete has received numerous awards, the dental industry continues to recognize her expertise by being identified as top 25 women in Dentistry, by Dental Products Report, and two-time recipient of "32 most influential people" in Dentistry, by Incisal Edge magazine. Bete began her career in Sales and Banking; however, it wasn't long before her passion for the Healthcare/Dental profession led her to dental sales and eventually joined the CareCredit team. Her journey has helped in the acceleration of CareCredit brand including support of the sales team, pursing software integrations and development of the tradeshow team, which managed over 1,300 professional meetings annually. Bete is a native Californian and currently reside in Southern California with her husband of 39 years, three sons and grandchildren.

Sameer Bhasin

VICE PRESIDENT of ALLIANCE

Sameer Bhasin, VP of Alliance at CareCredit, is dedicated to working with dentistry’s key opinion leaders and leading educators. One of Sameer’s key initiatives is to gather the latest insights, ideas and practical tools presented at dental meetings and conventions. To help increase recommended patient care, Sameer shares these best practices with CareCredit’s community of more than 110,000 enrolled dental providers. Prior to his current role, Sameer acquired more than a decade of front-line business practice experience in his position as Practice Development Manager and subsequently as Regional Sales Manager. Sameer earned his MBA from the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, where he currently resides.

Connor Zehnbauer

Sales Research & Development Manager

Connor joined the Dental Industry quite recently in 2019 when he started with the dental staffing platform, TempMee. Although he still has a lot to learn, he has quickly developed an understanding of the unique challenges presented by one of the biggest problems that today’s dental offices face – staffing. Working in-depth with both the office and professional sides of the business, Connor has gained the reputation as a trusted advisor by both parties and developed a track record of connecting the two in a new, streamlined way. He’s passionate about finding creative, win-win solutions to office’s staffing challenges while helping professionals advance their careers. He also enjoys staying up to date on industry trends and regulations by frequenting industry trade shows and seminars. When he’s not busy with his work in the Dental Industry, you can probably find Connor enjoying the outdoors. You’ll most often find him fishing, attempting to golf, or simply hanging out at the local dog park with his Australian Shepherd, Jasper.

Dalton Handy

Vice President of Marketing

Dalton Handy is the Vice President of Marketing at TempMee. Coming from a background in tech and cyber security, this is his first venture into the dental world. His primary responsibilities include growing both sides of the TempMee community (professionals and offices) and growing the public recognition of the company. So far, he has really connected with the need for a solution to the staffing crisis plaguing the dental community and relishes providing a win-win solution for offices and professionals alike. Dalton primarily lives and works in the Denver suburbs and outside of work, enjoys very typical Denver hobbies like skiing, outdoor volleyball, and visiting the many breweries with his wife and dog.

Jeff Barsotti

CEO

Jeff has been working in the dental industry for 13 years and during that time has developed an expertise and passion for dental practice enhancement by focusing on levering software as a growth driver. He is focused on empowering people to engage and sharing proven methods of practice success. Dental practice growth is complex, opportunity is abundant. My commitment to the dental industry is to provide automation and practice enhancement-focused support. The ease that comes with today’s amazing technology is married with principles that stand the test of time.

Leah Crites

VP of Client Success

Leah started her career in the dental industry in 2002, managing one of North America’s largest dental practices. From there she moved on to run her own practice management consultancy firm, which focused on system development, implementation, and performance analysis. Over the course of her career, and backed with over two decades of invaluable experience, Leah has become an expert in optimizing practices to deliver long-term growth. Now, as Vice President of Client Success at RecallMax™, Leah utilizes her passion to develop advanced education programs and provide consultative advice to dental practices across Canada and the USA. Leah is a Founding Advisory Board Member at Women in DSO, established in 2019 to empower and develop women leaders in the DSO and dental industry.

Michael Thomas

Operations

Michael was born in Kent, England but raised in Cary, North Carolina. In addition to Michael’s role on video production as a creative director, he primarily handles internal processes, documentation/metric tracking, quality control, and additional workflow development. Michael developed a passion for videography after following numerous creators on YouTube and developed his skill set by watching tutorials and collaborating with team members. When he’s not working (which is rare) he enjoys going to the gym and watching Game of Thrones. Michael loves waking up early on weekends to watch the English Premier League, having played Division One soccer for Elon Men’s Soccer for three years. He has the best banter on the team but has the worst spelling.

Justin Fouts

Justin was born and raised in Wake Forest, NC. Justin is heavily involved in bringing Triad’s video and animated productions to life. He also runs the company’s accounting and finances. Some might say this is a deadly combination. Justin got his start in the creation realm through music production, but his experience quickly translated over to video creation in 2017. In mid 2018, Justin dove head first into the world of animation and has been growing his abilities ever since. Justin has been known to crack the occasional dad joke, and at least some of them are funny. He enjoys a good day on the boat and challenging himself to pick up productive hobbies in his free time. These include music production, poker strategy, and finding the world’s best bottle of bourbon under $18. Justin once met a famous Husky named “Swaggy Wolfdog” with pink ears in an elevator in LA. Don’t ask.

Adam Sierra

Head of Influencer Marketing

Adam Sierra is a marketing professional from Salt Lake City, Utah, with a passion for strategic partnerships and entrepreneurship. As the Head of Influencer Marketing at Weave, he has played a pivotal role in Weave’s rise to industry leader. Adam earned his business degree from the prestigious BYU Marriott School of Business, where he bridged his entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in sales and marketing. Over the past four years at Weave, Adam’s deep understanding of the influencer landscape, his ability to create impactful partnerships, and his drive to build brand recognition have yielded remarkable outcomes for Weave and its customers. Known for his creative thinking, strategic mindset, and industry foresight, Adam builds strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to create authentic experiences. Beyond his professional pursuits, Adam stays active in his community and enjoys traveling. He believes in giving back and empowering others on their entrepreneurial journeys by sharing wisdom and experiences. With his wealth of knowledge, genuine passion, and impactful contributions, Adam continues to make a significant impact in the world of Dentistry and beyond.

Corinne Jeffers

Sr. Director of Support

Corinne Jeffers, Sr. Director of Support at Weave. With a career spanning more than two decades, I have found serving the people who use, create, support and live technology to be my passion. My specialties include helping companies and organizations harness a mindset of global scalability. This translates into innovation and a better customer experience. Fun fact: When I’m not leading a support organization, I’m usually snapping photos, cooking up something delectable or taking a road trip.