Mortenson's Founder Retires, Names New CEO

Upon retirement of Founder and CEO, Wayne Mortenson, Bill Becknell named new CEO of Mortenson Dental Partners.

Mortenson Dental Partners, a Louisville-based dental support organization, has named Bill Becknell successor to Founder and current CEO, Dr. Wayne Mortenson, in an announcement to team members on May 9th. Bill Becknell will move into the role of CEO, effective October 1, 2018 to lead the company as Mortenson Dental Partners seeks to increase the number of patients served and continue to positively influence the ever changing dental industry. Dr. Wayne Mortenson will continue with the company in the capacity of Founder and Advisor.

Dr. Wayne Mortenson, his wife Sue and their children moved to Louisville, KY, to pursue a career in dentistry in 1975. Upon graduating from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1979, Dr. Mortenson and Sue opened a small dental practice in Middletown, KY. Today, Mortenson Dental Partners operates over 120 dental practices in nine states. Mortenson Dental Partners employs over 1,600 team members and offers a full spectrum of dental services.

“It has been a truly humbling experience growing this business. We have always believed that when we take great care of our patients, the rest will follow. Over the years, we have added amazing talent to our team, which has allowed us to deliver more patient care in more communities and to positively influence the health of the communities we serve. I believe Bill will be an excellent leader for our organization and that his commitment to our patients and team members will help Mortenson Dental Partners become a legacy company and continue to serve for generations to come.” – Dr. Wayne Mortenson

Bill Becknell joined the Mortenson Dental Partners team in 2014 as the Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Mortenson Dental Partners, he served as the Director of Store Operations North America for PPG Industries. In that role, he was responsible for the operations of nearly 900 stores. Prior to his tenure with PPG, Bill worked Manager of Store Operations for Kroger’s Mid-South Division, a 156-store chain serving Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee.

“I am excited about the future of dentistry and the care we are able to deliver to our patients. I was attracted to Mortenson Dental Partners because of their caring culture and their patient-centered approach to dental care. We have an exciting future ahead of us, the dental industry is going through a transformation and we want to lead the way. Our focus will continue to be on our patients, our team members, our communities and the industry as a whole. I am grateful to Dr. Mortenson and Sue for their leadership, vision and confidence.” – Bill Becknell, incoming CEO

Mortenson Dental Partners is a dental service organization headquartered in Louisville, KY. Mortenson Dental Partners has over 120 dental office locations across nine states. Mortenson Dental Partners is an ESOP company focused on sharing abundantly, caring for everyone, building relationships and expressing gratitude. As the dental industry continues to change, Mortenson Dental Partners is excited to offer the next generation of private practice to patients and providers alike.

Mortenson Dental Partners is also host to the highly successful Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium. Their 4th annual symposium will be held November 14-16, 2018 at the Omni – Louisville, KY. To find out more about Scaling Up Dental Symposium click HERE.

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