Meet Our Team
Thanks so much for everything you’ve done. I can’t thank you enough. Your team has been really great to work with. They are really, really talented. As you know, we can’t do it without them. Thanks for everything.
Dr B.C, Specialist in Montana
Chip Fichtner
Principal
Chip Fichtner has built, bought and sold multiple companies, both public and private, in a variety of industries for 40+ years. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and CNBC. His tolerant wife of 30+ years allows him to live on Southwest Airlines visiting clients every week.
Matt Wilkins
Principal
A serial entrepreneur, Matt Wilkins landed in dentistry by accident following too much time spent preparing to be a corporate tax attorney. His entrepreneurial career was interrupted when he became CEO of an 18 location multi-specialty dental group at the age of 26. When he’s not crisscrossing the country to meet with LPS clients, he’s chasing his 3-year-old in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Michelle Norwood
Principal
Client Development
Michelle Norwood began her career as a commercial banker and became a senior executive at a publicly traded consumer products company. Her entrepreneurial career in the dental industry began over ten years ago where she loves dealing with great dentists every day! She resides in Dallas, has 3 wonderful children and too many cats and dogs.
Morgan Hunt
Principal
Finance
Holding more all-around dental office knowledge than anyone else at LPS, Morgan Hunt is our resident jack-of-all-trades. Having spent nearly a decade in the dental industry holding titles such as controller, CFO, and consultant, she agreed (after a year of begging from Matt) to jump on board with LPS to meet clients’ needs in a variety of areas.
Maxwell Sellers
Principal
Development & Buy-side Relations
Maxwell is Principal of Large Practice Sales (“LPS”) based, in the firm’s Dallas office. He joined the LPS team in 2019. Prior to LPS, he worked for J.P. Morgan, Caiman Energy II, Pathway Vet Alliance, Thrive Affordable Vet Care, and Dental Care Alliance. He has done over $3.2B in transactions which include syndicated loan facilities, buy-side M&A, and sell-side M&A. $1.3B of his total transaction experience has been in the healthcare industry.
Corey Stansell
EVP of Development
Corey Stansell serves as Executive Vice President, based in the Dallas office. With degrees in Finance & Economics from the University of Houston, he has spent the last 15 years guiding clients through the large financial transactions and wealth creation events. His time at J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch, & Morgan Stanley have given him the experience and expertise to guide you through the most complex transactions. Corey likes to spend time with his wife and 3 kids under the age of three.
Rebekah Craven
Financial Controller
Rebekah brings almost two decades of accounting and finance experience to LPS. She held diverse roles, from legislative audit to managing a multi-billion-dollar revenue book in a Fortune 500 company. As the corporate controller of a telecommunications construction business, she streamlined policies and procedures, doubling the business’s growth. Rebekah aims to use her skills to forge a successful partnership between LPS and its associates. Outside of work, she enjoys family time, cycling, and waterfront relaxation.
John Harris
Managing Director
John Harris has been with LPS since the beginning, John is responsible for expanding LPS outreach and partnerships with others that serve the dental industry. Primarily financial planners, accountants and practice consultants. Prior to LPS, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Dental Resource Systems. John enjoys movies, music, boating and motorsports.
Dean Fichtner
Managing Director
Dean comes to LPS with over 30 years of business development experience. Prior to LPS, Dean held roles of increased responsibility at companies including Citibank and Time, Inc. He has built numerous enterprise partnerships with companies including United Healthcare, AT&T, Fortune, and DIRECTV. Dean earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University.
Jeffery Blake
Managing Director
Jeffery Blake brings 35 years of success at Dentsply International and has been the Director of Development at North American Dental Group (NADG) since 2012, overseeing over 200 U.S. practices. His career at Dentsply International showcased his commitment to excellence in a dynamic business world. Now residing on Seabrook Island, South Carolina, he enjoys the island’s tranquility and natural beauty.
Tom Deighton
Managing Director
Tom Deighton has distinguished himself as an exceptional executive at multiple dental companies over the last 40 years. He has helped Dentsply International Dental, Axis Dental, Midwest Dental and others achieve rapid growth through his innovative strategies. Tom resides in Dallas, Texas.
Mary Witte
Marketing Director
Mary K. Witte comes to Large Practice Sales after 33 years working in the Broadway touring industry where most recently, she oversaw and managed the booking strategy and engagement development for numerous National Tours including Les Misérables, The Book of Mormon, To Kill A Mockingbird, Beetlejuice and Peter Pan. She now lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with her two dogs and on the weekends can often be found puttering around her kitchen baking pies for her myriad family members.
Rachel Crabtree
Senior Financial Analyst
Rachel came to LPS following 8 years’ experience and careers in public and private accounting as a Tax Preparer, Controller/CFO with a background in forensic accounting and GAAP compliance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and criminal justice and a master’s degree in business from The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. A Northwest Arkansas native, she enjoys Kayaking, RZR riding, traveling, movies and spending time with family.
Amanda Davis
Financial Analyst
Amanda joins LPS with over 16 years of tax and accounting experience. Amanda has been a Senior Tax Auditor for the State of Arkansas, as well as held other accounting roles such as senior tax accountant, financial analyst, and lead bookkeeper at various public accounting firms. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 2-year-old daughter, husband, and extended family. Amanda is a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks fan.
Loren Williams
Dental Project Manager
Loren Williams joined Large Practice Sales in 2022 as the Dental Project Manager. Loren comes with 10 years of management experience, 5 of those coming from her time in corporate dentistry. She has worked in almost every role in the dental office as well as managing up to 10 at one time. In her personal time Loren enjoys riding motorcycles and hiking the beautiful areas around Northwest Arkansas with her husband and Siberian Huskies.
Jordan Lawrence
Dental Project Manager
Jordan Lawrence joined Large Practice Sales in 2022 as a member of our Dental Project Manager Team. Jordan comes with 8 years of management experience. Five of them being in a large DSO setting. She has opened up denovo practices, as well as turning around existing practices to help them succeed. Jordan enjoys spending time with her 4 year old son and traveling when possible!
Marie Teague
Dental Transaction Coordinator
Marie Teague joined LPS in 2023 on the Dental Transaction Coordinator team, assisting clients through the partnership process. Her diverse customer service background includes 5 years in dental office management as well as owning a small business. In her free time, Marie enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors, creating various crafts, checking out the latest local restaurant, gardening, and caring for her pets.
Brinkley Packnett
Project Manager
Brinkley joined Large Practice Sales in 2021 as Project Manager at the Northwest Arkansas office. She is responsible for managing all LPS data. This includes everything from introductory calls to closings and everything in between. With her exceptional organizational skills, she keeps the team in line and on time. Away from the office, Brinkley enjoys spending time with her family, catching some sun on Beaver Lake, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks!
Macey Wilson
Project Manager
Macey joined Large Practice Sales in 2024 as Project Manager. She has 13 years of dental experience, and 6 of those years with office management experience. As well as helping existing dental practices become more successful. Macey enjoys being around her family and calling those HOGS.
Allison Norwood
Managing Client Development Specialist
Allison joined Large Practice Sales in 2022, following 9 years of on-the-floor sales management along the southeast coast, at the worlds #1 action sports retailer. At LPS she is responsible for reaching out to practices that have shown interest in working with us and assists them in starting their LPS journey. Her love for genuine human connection and passion for elevated customer experiences is what makes her excel in her position, but for her is anything but work.
Kate McConathy
Senior Client Development Specialist
Kate joined Large Practice Sales in 2022. Having an extensive background in the professional sales and marketing field ensures her clients always have the best expertise possible. She is continually looking for new ways to expand her knowledge and skills. When Kate is not working you can find her giving back to her community, traveling, cooking, and taking care of her two fur babies.
Marissa Newsome
Client Development Specialist
Marissa joined LPS in 2021, with over 25 years of information technology experience, her role is researching the dental profession to find the practices that are well positioned to take advantage of the rapid consolidation that is occurring in the Invisible DSO market. Married with two sons, their family loves to be in the sunshine or on the water.
Aggie Raymond
Client Development Specialist
Aggie joined Large Practice Sales in late 2023. She is the type of person who meets new friends whether she’s waiting in line for a coffee or attending an event. Her bubbly nature is magnetic. This quality, along with her background in customer service and operations, has given her a refined skill in communication and client needs. After work you can find her reading a book or on a walk, and of course always making plans with her ever-growing network of friends.
Sommer Bell
Client Development Specialist
Sommer joined Large Practice Sales in 2023 with a Masters in Business Administration. She is excited to continue her growth by expanding her knowledge and expertise into the dental field. Prior to LPS, Sommer worked for the VA and as an EOD K9 handler for the Department of Reclamation. When not working, Sommer enjoys motorcycling, disc golf, and travelling with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Lauren Loeza
Client Development Specialist
Lauren Loeza has been working with LPS since the fall of 2020. She has a varied background in administrative functions, management, and coaching. She is the friendly voice that will most likely greet you when you call the LPS office! When she is not in the office you can find her coaching on the softball field or visiting unique restaurants in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.
Marketing Director
Caroline Petosa
Client Development Specialist
A long-time lover of learning, Caroline earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in Education from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Since graduating, Caroline has continued to expand her skills in a multitude of areas. Caroline joined Large Practice Sales in 2023. When Caroline isn’t working, you can find her reading, traveling, and enjoying the company of her two pups.
Jordan Myers
Executive Assistant
Jordan joined Large Practice Sales in 2022. She is responsible for assisting the Buy-Side relations team. She has extensive experience in the customer service field and various administrative and management backgrounds. She enjoys learning new things and building meaningful relationships. Away from the office, Jordan enjoys traveling anywhere tropical and spending time with her family.
Deanna Murphy
Graphic Design Manager
Deanna is LPS’ founding graphic designer including print, digital and photography. She enjoys expanding her skills as technology evolves. She loves her rapidly expanding family and is proud to be a nearly native Texan!
Christina Aponte
Office Manager
Christina Aponte has over 17 years of office management and administrative functions. She is Business Office Management certified, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and cultivating a “work hard play hard” atmosphere. When she is away from the office you can find her spending time with her family, friends, and her great dane Adonis watching sports or sitting on a patio enjoying great food.
Deena Moore
Administrative Assistant
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Deena brings over seven years of experience in customer service and administrative roles. New to Texas, Deena loves taking her teacup Pomeranian, Aja, on long walks and exploring new food spots. Deena’s hobbies also include music, botany, and reading.
Cynthia Astorga
Administrative Assistant
Cynthia, born and raised in Dallas, TX, has five years of experience as an administrative assistant and a passion for learning something new each day. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going for long walks, reading, and watching true crime documentaries.