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At Midwest Dental we are passionate about patient care and service. If you are interested in building a career with people who work every day to be the best and whose work creates happy healthy and loyal patients Midwest Dental may be the place for you.
We are proud to serve our hometown communities. Midwest Dental dentists hygienists and dental assistants serve the dental care needs of patients in 17 states.
Our support center and office support team members provide Midwest Dental offices with the administrative resources that allow our dentists hygienists and dental assistants to focus on what they do best – providing quality care!
Midwest Dental is the parent company of four regional brands. In the west our dental offices are known as Mountain Dental. In the midwest we are known as Midwest Dental. In the east our practices operate under the Merit Dental brand. And further east we are known as Mondovi Dental.
Regardless of geography or brand name our focus is always the same: our patients.
Midwest Dental employs great people who support great local dentists. We are a group of dedicated professionals working towards one goal - providing exceptional dentistry to our patients. Our culture of joy sets us apart from other dental organizations. Joy leads to better care better ideas and better outcomes. It creates wonderful patient experiences and rewarding careers.
Meet the executives leading the Midwest Dental teams in empowering hometown dentists in the communities they serve.
Steve Spellman joined Midwest Dental as President in 2013. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in May of 2014. In his role he helps drive continued growth of the business and expand upon its already strong reputation in the dental care community. Steve has played a key role in developing long-term strategies for many top organizations and has a proven track record of process improvement that has made strong businesses even stronger. Steve previously served as Vice President of Finance for Best Buys Services business unit commonly known as Geek Squad and also held positions with United Healthcare Sun Country Airlines and Champion Air. Steve holds a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Elizabeth Rydell is a practicing dentist and serves as our Chief Dental Officer. She joined Midwest Dental in 2014 as a dental director and was promoted to Chief Dental Officer in 2015. Dr. Rydell earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from DePauw University and she graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1991. Dr. Rydell has extensive experience in dental practice management including doctor mentoring quality assurance service recovery and product and technology evaluation and implementation. She has been active with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society. Dr. Rydell and her husband also a dentist have two children. She enjoys traveling hiking Nordic skiing gardening and spending time at her cabin.
Chief Financial Officer
Jon Prod joined Midwest Dental as the Director of Financial Planning amp; Analysis in January of 2012. He was promoted to Managing Director of Finance in June of 2014. In March of 2015 Jon was named Chief Financial Officer. Jon oversees Finance FPamp;A Facilities and Doctor Compensation. Previously Jon was an investment banking analyst for Houlihan Lokey a global investment bank focused primarily on middle-market clients engaged in mergers acquisitions and divestitures. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey he was an investment analyst for Northwestern Mutual Capital the private asset management arm of Northwestern Mutual which at the time managed over $25 billion of fixed income mezzanine co-invest private equity and limited partnership investments. Jon holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Vice President Marketing
Marta joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Marketing. Marta has over 15 years of strategic marketing experience with the majority of her experience in health related organizations. She has an established track record of success in direct response marketing lead generation and sales conversion. Most recently Marta was the Marketing Director for OptumRx a UnitedHealth Group company driving mail service pharmacy utilization. Prior to that she held various marketing positions at Life Time Fitness the Discovery Channel and World Savings. Marta is a Badger having graduated from University of Wisconsin – Madison. Marta and her family enjoy traveling swimming skiing and spending time together over family meals.
Vice President Development
Doug Joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Development. In addition to leading the Development team he oversees practice integrations. Doug has a successful track record of building and developing strong sales organizations operational improvement and market planning. Most recently Doug was Director of Market Planning at The Schwan Food Company where he oversaw strategic growth development and market strategy. Dougs background includes mergers and acquisitions de novo growth and operational improvement initiatives. He obtained his B.S. in Finance from St. Cloud State University and M.B.A from the University of St. Thomas. Doug enjoys activities with friends and family golf and sports.
Vice President Human Resources
Peggy joined Midwest Dental in March 2017 as Vice President of Human Resources. She is an accomplished leader who takes a hands-on and collaborative approach to achieving business outcomes. Previously Peggy spent 18 years with the North Memorial Health Care system in various human resources and provider services capacities. Additionally Peggy has worked for Northwest Airlines Fingerhut Companies and Ernst amp; Young. She attended St. Thomas University where she obtained her B.A. in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. In her free time Peggy enjoys camping boating DIY projects and relaxing with friends and family.
Steve Spellman joined Midwest Dental as President in 2013. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in May of 2014. In his role he helps drive continued growth of the business and expand upon its already strong reputation in the dental care community. Steve has played a key role in developing long-term strategies for many top organizations and has a proven track record of process improvement that has made strong businesses even stronger. Steve previously served as Vice President of Finance for Best Buys Services business unit commonly known as Geek Squad and also held positions with United Healthcare Sun Country Airlines and Champion Air. Steve holds a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Elizabeth Rydell is a practicing dentist and serves as our Chief Dental Officer. She joined Midwest Dental in 2014 as a dental director and was promoted to Chief Dental Officer in 2015. Dr. Rydell earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from DePauw University and she graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1991. Dr. Rydell has extensive experience in dental practice management including doctor mentoring quality assurance service recovery and product and technology evaluation and implementation. She has been active with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society. Dr. Rydell and her husband also a dentist have two children. She enjoys traveling hiking Nordic skiing gardening and spending time at her cabin.
Chief Financial Officer
Jon Prod joined Midwest Dental as the Director of Financial Planning amp; Analysis in January of 2012. He was promoted to Managing Director of Finance in June of 2014. In March of 2015 Jon was named Chief Financial Officer. Jon oversees Finance FPamp;A Facilities and Doctor Compensation. Previously Jon was an investment banking analyst for Houlihan Lokey a global investment bank focused primarily on middle-market clients engaged in mergers acquisitions and divestitures. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey he was an investment analyst for Northwestern Mutual Capital the private asset management arm of Northwestern Mutual which at the time managed over $25 billion of fixed income mezzanine co-invest private equity and limited partnership investments. Jon holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Vice President Marketing
Marta joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Marketing. Marta has over 15 years of strategic marketing experience with the majority of her experience in health related organizations. She has an established track record of success in direct response marketing lead generation and sales conversion. Most recently Marta was the Marketing Director for OptumRx a UnitedHealth Group company driving mail service pharmacy utilization. Prior to that she held various marketing positions at Life Time Fitness the Discovery Channel and World Savings. Marta is a Badger having graduated from University of Wisconsin – Madison. Marta and her family enjoy traveling swimming skiing and spending time together over family meals.
Vice President Development
Doug Joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Development. In addition to leading the Development team he oversees practice integrations. Doug has a successful track record of building and developing strong sales organizations operational improvement and market planning. Most recently Doug was Director of Market Planning at The Schwan Food Company where he oversaw strategic growth development and market strategy. Dougs background includes mergers and acquisitions de novo growth and operational improvement initiatives. He obtained his B.S. in Finance from St. Cloud State University and M.B.A from the University of St. Thomas. Doug enjoys activities with friends and family golf and sports.
Vice President Human Resources
Peggy joined Midwest Dental in March 2017 as Vice President of Human Resources. She is an accomplished leader who takes a hands-on and collaborative approach to achieving business outcomes. Previously Peggy spent 18 years with the North Memorial Health Care system in various human resources and provider services capacities. Additionally Peggy has worked for Northwest Airlines Fingerhut Companies and Ernst amp; Young. She attended St. Thomas University where she obtained her B.A. in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. In her free time Peggy enjoys camping boating DIY projects and relaxing with friends and family.
Steve Spellman joined Midwest Dental as President in 2013. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in May of 2014. In his role he helps drive continued growth of the business and expand upon its already strong reputation in the dental care community. Steve has played a key role in developing long-term strategies for many top organizations and has a proven track record of process improvement that has made strong businesses even stronger. Steve previously served as Vice President of Finance for Best Buys Services business unit commonly known as Geek Squad and also held positions with United Healthcare Sun Country Airlines and Champion Air. Steve holds a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Elizabeth Rydell is a practicing dentist and serves as our Chief Dental Officer. She joined Midwest Dental in 2014 as a dental director and was promoted to Chief Dental Officer in 2015. Dr. Rydell earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from DePauw University and she graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1991. Dr. Rydell has extensive experience in dental practice management including doctor mentoring quality assurance service recovery and product and technology evaluation and implementation. She has been active with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society. Dr. Rydell and her husband also a dentist have two children. She enjoys traveling hiking Nordic skiing gardening and spending time at her cabin.
Chief Financial Officer
Jon Prod joined Midwest Dental as the Director of Financial Planning amp; Analysis in January of 2012. He was promoted to Managing Director of Finance in June of 2014. In March of 2015 Jon was named Chief Financial Officer. Jon oversees Finance FPamp;A Facilities and Doctor Compensation. Previously Jon was an investment banking analyst for Houlihan Lokey a global investment bank focused primarily on middle-market clients engaged in mergers acquisitions and divestitures. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey he was an investment analyst for Northwestern Mutual Capital the private asset management arm of Northwestern Mutual which at the time managed over $25 billion of fixed income mezzanine co-invest private equity and limited partnership investments. Jon holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Vice President Marketing
Marta joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Marketing. Marta has over 15 years of strategic marketing experience with the majority of her experience in health related organizations. She has an established track record of success in direct response marketing lead generation and sales conversion. Most recently Marta was the Marketing Director for OptumRx a UnitedHealth Group company driving mail service pharmacy utilization. Prior to that she held various marketing positions at Life Time Fitness the Discovery Channel and World Savings. Marta is a Badger having graduated from University of Wisconsin – Madison. Marta and her family enjoy traveling swimming skiing and spending time together over family meals.
Vice President Development
Doug Joined the Midwest Dental team in 2014 as Vice President of Development. In addition to leading the Development team he oversees practice integrations. Doug has a successful track record of building and developing strong sales organizations operational improvement and market planning. Most recently Doug was Director of Market Planning at The Schwan Food Company where he oversaw strategic growth development and market strategy. Dougs background includes mergers and acquisitions de novo growth and operational improvement initiatives. He obtained his B.S. in Finance from St. Cloud State University and M.B.A from the University of St. Thomas. Doug enjoys activities with friends and family golf and sports.
Vice President Human Resources
Peggy joined Midwest Dental in March 2017 as Vice President of Human Resources. She is an accomplished leader who takes a hands-on and collaborative approach to achieving business outcomes. Previously Peggy spent 18 years with the North Memorial Health Care system in various human resources and provider services capacities. Additionally Peggy has worked for Northwest Airlines Fingerhut Companies and Ernst amp; Young. She attended St. Thomas University where she obtained her B.A. in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. In her free time Peggy enjoys camping boating DIY projects and relaxing with friends and family.
We believe in actively participating in the communities we serve. All of us are encouraged as an organization and as individuals to volunteer our time and contribute to activities that help our neighbors. We do this by participating in programs like ’Give Kids a Smile’ and ’Oral Cancer Awareness Month.’ We also participate in activities originating in the community and local offices such as visiting schools to teach kids about good oral health or participating in local health fairs.
Each day employees at all levels of the organization are proudly giving back and helping to make our great communities even better.
If you really want to know about a company just talk to its employees. Were proud to have great employees who are excited to come to work each and every day. Whether youre seeking a career in our support center or youre a professional who will be working in a dental practice our focus is always our patients. Watch our employee video to learn more about our culture and what each of our values means to us.
