Meet chrisad's Founder

John R. Christensen, M.S., Co-Founder and President John Christensen is the founder of America's oldest and largest dental marketing and advertising agency, chrisad. In addition to nearly two decades of dental marketplace studies, John visits up to six dental practices daily in over 45 states and Canada, where chrisad maintains clients. Since 1980, he has been in a unique position to monitor leading edge, critical, nationwide dental marketplace trends and practice performance factors. In addition, chrisad has developed a subspecialty in starting surprisingly successful "scratch" dental practices and is currently opening one about every two weeks. John holds a specialized Master's Degree in Advertising Management from Northwestern University. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Achievement in April 2004.

Meet chrisad's Account Representatives

	Cory Schoebel, Regional Account Representative Cory Schoebel is a 1997 graduate of Western Michigan University and the son of a successful chrisad practitioner. Cory has been with chrisad since January of 1999; and during his tenure, he has amassed a vast amount of knowledge and experience regarding practice growth and management. He has lectured on marketing and development in conjunction with establishment and maintenance of hundreds of successful nationwide chrisad practices. Cory now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, concentrating his services throughout the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard. He is a full-time chrisad representative, which allows him to travel extensively and visit with both new and existing chrisad clients.
	Peter O'Keefe, Regional Account Representative Peter O'Keefe is a 1991 graduate of Boston College. For ten years he held several positions in the healthcare arena. He served as director for a medical group in San Francisco for four years, overseeing day-to-day management between the group and the health plans. He later spent three years in Business Development for Blue Cross of California, where he was the direct liaison between health plans and physicians. Most recently, Peter was a consultant for a practice management software company, providing solutions to physician offices. He is a full-time chrisad representative, which allows him to travel extensively and visit with both new and existing chrisad clients.
	Toby Laur, Regional Account Representative Toby Laur is a 1998 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He began working at chrisad in July 1998. During his tenure, Toby has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge pertaining to chrisad marketing, particularly as an Account Executive, where he was able to successfully provide guidance to existing clients and introductions to potential new clients. Toby now lives in Hilton Head, South Carolina, currently servicing clients in the Southeastern states. He is a full-time chrisad representative, which allows him to travel extensively and visit with both new and existing chrisad clients.
	Melissa Myers, Regional Account Representative Melissa is a 2003 graduate of the University of Georgia. Before joining chrisad in 2007, Melissa worked as a Pharmaceutical Representative, cultivating relationships with physicians and their staff based on her product knowledge and positive attitude. Melissa now resides in Bakersfield, California and is dedicated to the growth and success of chrisad clients. She is a full-time chrisad Representative, which allows her to travel extensively and visit with both new and existing chrisad clients in the southern states region.
	Joshua Blount, Regional Account Representative Josh is a 2002 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Before joining chrisad in 2007, Josh marketed new vision-testing technology to pediatricians. Prior to his work in the medical field, he consulted businesses in cost consolidation and increased production in everyday operations. Josh now resides in Newport Beach, California, servicing clients throughout the Western U.S. Josh is a fulltime chrisad representative, traveling extensively to visit both new and existing clients.
	Bill Krajewski, Regional Account Representative Bill Krajewski is a 1992 Graduate of Michigan State University. In the 10 years prior to joining chrisad, he worked as a sales representative in the medical/healthcare industry, working with medical and business professionals with whom he was able to cultivate strong relationships. Bill's experience allows him to provide clients with a high level of customer care, service and satisfaction. He currently resides in Shelby Township, Michigan, concentrating his services in the Midwest and throughout the Eastern Seaboard. Bill is a full-time chrisad representative, which allows him to travel extensively to visit clients.

Meet chrisad's Account Executives

	Natalie Alvarez, Senior Account Executive Natalie Alvarez is a 2001 graduate of the California State University, Sonoma with a degree in business administration and a concentration in marketing. Immediately upon graduating, she began working at chrisad in July of 2001. She has grown with the company, beginning her tenure as a direct mail coordinator and then accepting a position as an account executive in 2003. Natalie has proven to be a passionate and dedicated advocate for her clients, guiding them along the rewarding path of marketing success. Natalie truly understands the value and the complexities of chrisad marketing, which she continually utilizes in her aim to bring success and prosperity to her clients.
	Michael Cruz, Account Executive Michael Cruz is a 2003 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. Michael began his career at chrisad enthusiastically serving many of chrisad's clients in his role as a direct mail coordinator. Through his work in this position, he built relationships with and assisted his clients in their practice growth. During his tenure here Michael has gained extensive understanding of chrisad's marketing guidelines. This knowledge and experience that he brings with him into the account executive position ensures only the best service and fullest potential of growth for his clients.
	Nicole Holmes, Account Executive Nicole Holmes is a 2004 graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She began her chrisad career in March of 2005 as a brochure designer. Nicole's tremendous success in the brochure department quickly earned her a promotion to the position of production supervisor, where she was able to cultivate trusting relationships with many clients. Throughout her time at chrisad she has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge pertaining to chrisad marketing and continues to grow with the company. As an account executive, Nicole is dedicated to her clients' success and strives to help build her clients' practices to their full potential.
	Jenny Garcia, Account Executive Jenny Garcia is a 2004 graduate of the University of San Francisco, with a degree in Public Administration. After completing a year of law school, she joins the chrisad team with 12 years experience in the dental field. She has worked as an office manager and dental assistant. In addition, Jenny spent two years working in one of chrisad's client offices. Jenny's experience enjoins the many aspects of managing a dental office to ensure continual increases in production. She understands the many complexities that arise in building and maintaining the sensitive doctor/patient relationship. Jenny, along with the rest of the chrisad team is dedicated to your success!
	Wendell H. Wilson, Account Executive Wendell H. Wilson brings 16 years of customer service and sales experience to the chrisad team. Prior to joining chrisad, he worked for a retail advertising account executive for a daily newspaper's printed publication and website. There, he was involved in every aspect of the creation, coordination and implementation of his various clients' advertising and marketing needs. As an account executive at chrisad, Wendell's number one goal is to utilize his extensive knowledge of advertising, customer service, chrisad research and proven marketing methods to provide his clients with the best service possible.