Who is ADS Dental Practice Transitions?
ADS Dental Transitions is committed to assisting dentists with the sale, purchase, and valuation of dental practices. Our nationwide association of independent dental brokers have an average of 30+ years of experience and must meet stringent guidelines to be members. Together, we specialize in guiding dentists through the complexities of managing the dental practice transition process.
What We Do
Our mission is to offer the highest level of dental practice valuations, brokerage, and consulting services to the dental profession on a national basis.
Since our inception, our goal as an organization has been two-fold:
the dental practice brokerage industry
Our Executive Committee
ADS Dental Practice Transitions is an alliance of independent dental practice brokers and management consultants. Formed in 1995, ADS has emerged as the premier source for providing dental practice transitions services.
President
Matthew Scherer
PMA Practice Transitions
Matt Scherer is the President of PMA Practice Transitions with more than 16 years in the dental and veterinary industries. Matt has assisted dental and veterinary practitioners transition out of practice ownership and has been involved in over 550 transactions totaling in excess of $250 million.
Matt has spoken at numerous dental schools throughout the US and as an active member of ADS Transitions. He has experience with practice transitions, startups, partnerships, refi’s and consolidations.
Matt brings a vast experience in the banking and financial services industry with extensive expertise working with dental professionals. He gained intimate knowledge of the specific financial considerations dentists must take into account.
Matt Scherer is the President of PMA Practice Transitions with more than 16 years in the dental and veterinary industries. Matt has assisted dental and veterinary practitioners transition out of practice ownership and has been involved in over 550 transactions totaling in excess of $250 million.
Matt has spoken at numerous dental schools throughout the US and as an active member of ADS Transitions. He has experience with practice transitions, startups, partnerships, refi’s and consolidations.
Matt brings a vast experience in the banking and financial services industry with extensive expertise working with dental professionals. He gained intimate knowledge of the specific financial considerations dentists must take into account.
Vice President
Kevin P. Cooper, MBA
American Practice Consultants
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science with a double major in Information Systems and management from Fairfield University in Connecticut. He began his career in the Information Technology field working for Gartner, Inc. A few years later he returned to Fairfield and obtained an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems and Operations Management. In 2006 Kevin returned to NJ and worked for the American Board of Internal Medicine. In 2017 Kevin joined his father at American Practice Consultants where he has assisted dentists with over fifty dental transitions. Kevin has written articles for ADS Dental Transitions and serves on the ADS Marketing Committee. Kevin knows firsthand that practice transitions can be complicated, and the ins and outs of practice sales often exceed the dentist’s training.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science with a double major in Information Systems and management from Fairfield University in Connecticut. He began his career in the Information Technology field working for Gartner, Inc. A few years later he returned to Fairfield and obtained an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems and Operations Management. In 2006 Kevin returned to NJ and worked for the American Board of Internal Medicine. In 2017 Kevin joined his father at American Practice Consultants where he has assisted dentists with over fifty dental transitions. Kevin has written articles for ADS Dental Transitions and serves on the ADS Marketing Committee. Kevin knows firsthand that practice transitions can be complicated, and the ins and outs of practice sales often exceed the dentist’s training.
Treasurer
Preston Lovelace, JD
Lovelace and Associates
Preston earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and applied mathematics at Hampden-Sydney College and his JD and MS in chemistry at the University of Illinois. He is a registered patent attorney and is admitted to practice law in Louisiana. Preston began transitioning dental practices when he joined ADS Lovelace and Associates in 2005. He frequently speaks to State and local dental associations, and was featured at the 2013 ADA Annual Session on practice transitions.
Preston earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and applied mathematics at Hampden-Sydney College and his JD and MS in chemistry at the University of Illinois. He is a registered patent attorney and is admitted to practice law in Louisiana. Preston began transitioning dental practices when he joined ADS Lovelace and Associates in 2005. He frequently speaks to State and local dental associations, and was featured at the 2013 ADA Annual Session on practice transitions.
Marketing Director
Paul Consani
Consani Associates
Paul is the President and CEO of a six-broker group serving the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii dental communities. Established in 1996, Consani Associates Limited is the largest regional broker in the Pacific Northwest. Paul is also a noted national speaker. His speaking engagements include, the National Association of Healthcare Consultants, the American Dental Association Executive Committee, and the Practice Valuation Study Club. Paul is a frequent speaker for Dental Associations on the topics of the dental workforce, associateships, partnerships, and practice transitions.
Paul is the President and CEO of a six-broker group serving the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii dental communities. Established in 1996, Consani Associates Limited is the largest regional broker in the Pacific Northwest. Paul is also a noted national speaker. His speaking engagements include, the National Association of Healthcare Consultants, the American Dental Association Executive Committee, and the Practice Valuation Study Club. Paul is a frequent speaker for Dental Associations on the topics of the dental workforce, associateships, partnerships, and practice transitions.
Banking Committee Chair
Fred Heppner
Arizona Transitions
Fred Heppner has over four decades of experience in the dental industry covering Dental Practice Transitions, Management Consulting, and Business Coaching. Beginning in 1983, Mr. Heppner embarked on a journey to help dentists manage the difficulties presented to them when owning their own practice. His track record of success guiding dentists through the rough waters of business ownership and ultimately transitioning into retirement is well marked.
He has authored numerous articles on business management, practice valuations, and practice transitions for local, regional, and national journals. He is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences.
He is the principal of Arizona Transitions & Proactive Practice Management, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Through his many contacts in the industry, he serves the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area, Southern and Northern Arizona, and states throughout the country.
Fred Heppner has over four decades of experience in the dental industry covering Dental Practice Transitions, Management Consulting, and Business Coaching. Beginning in 1983, Mr. Heppner embarked on a journey to help dentists manage the difficulties presented to them when owning their own practice. His track record of success guiding dentists through the rough waters of business ownership and ultimately transitioning into retirement is well marked.
He has authored numerous articles on business management, practice valuations, and practice transitions for local, regional, and national journals. He is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences.
He is the principal of Arizona Transitions & Proactive Practice Management, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Through his many contacts in the industry, he serves the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area, Southern and Northern Arizona, and states throughout the country.
Member-at-Large
Ryan Brengman, JD
Shea Practice Transitions
Ryan J. Brengman, J.D., is the President of Shea Practice Transitions, P.A.
Since 2001, Ryan has successfully transitioned hundreds of dental practices, including practice appraisals, practice sales, practice buy-ins, associateships, and practice buy-outs. Ryan is a licensed attorney and dental practice broker with extensive background in business planning, a member and Executive Committee member of American Dental Sales, as well as a frequent lecturer to dental groups. Shea Practice Transitions has been recognized as the Upper Midwest’s foremost practice transition specialists.
Ryan J. Brengman, J.D., is the President of Shea Practice Transitions, P.A.
Since 2001, Ryan has successfully transitioned hundreds of dental practices, including practice appraisals, practice sales, practice buy-ins, associateships, and practice buy-outs. Ryan is a licensed attorney and dental practice broker with extensive background in business planning, a member and Executive Committee member of American Dental Sales, as well as a frequent lecturer to dental groups. Shea Practice Transitions has been recognized as the Upper Midwest’s foremost practice transition specialists.
Member-at-Large
Tom Wolff
ADS-MidAmerica
Tom Wolff is the owner and lead broker of ADS MidAmerica, proudly continuing a legacy of excellence in dental transitions established by his father, Dr. Steve Wolff, and company founder Evan Myers. Since taking the reins in 2019, Tom has upheld the firm’s trusted reputation while bringing a fresh perspective to meet the evolving needs of today’s dental market. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully guided over 300 practice transitions across the Midwest.
Tom recently earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law and is preparing to launch a dental-focused law practice offering legal services and buyer representation tailored specifically to dental professionals. His combined industry knowledge and legal expertise make him a powerful advocate for clients navigating the complexities of practice sales and acquisitions.
Outside the office, Tom is a proud girl dad of four and can often be found coaching on the sidelines or tackling a landscaping project in the backyard.
Tom Wolff is the owner and lead broker of ADS MidAmerica, proudly continuing a legacy of excellence in dental transitions established by his father, Dr. Steve Wolff, and company founder Evan Myers. Since taking the reins in 2019, Tom has upheld the firm’s trusted reputation while bringing a fresh perspective to meet the evolving needs of today’s dental market. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully guided over 300 practice transitions across the Midwest.
Tom recently earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law and is preparing to launch a dental-focused law practice offering legal services and buyer representation tailored specifically to dental professionals. His combined industry knowledge and legal expertise make him a powerful advocate for clients navigating the complexities of practice sales and acquisitions.
Outside the office, Tom is a proud girl dad of four and can often be found coaching on the sidelines or tackling a landscaping project in the backyard.
Member-at-Large
Dave Kasper
Jim Kasper Associates
Dave Kasper is the managing partner of Jim Kasper Associates, the most experienced dental practice brokerage firm in the Northeast. With more than 25 years of experience and over 2,000 successful transitions, Dave has helped countless dentists achieve their career and financial goals through thoughtful valuations and seamless sales processes.
Dave is a respected voice in the industry, frequently speaking at the Yankee Dental Conference and contributing to Dental Economics. He is a member of both the Practice Value Study Group and ADS Transitions, a national network of the most experienced dental brokers in the country. These affiliations allow Dave to stay ahead of market trends and provide clients with insight-driven strategies tailored to today’s dental landscape.
When he’s not working with dentists across New England and New York, Dave enjoys everything the region has to offer—from the coast to the mountains—and takes pride in helping others build fulfilling lives and careers in a place they love to call home.
Dave Kasper is the managing partner of Jim Kasper Associates, the most experienced dental practice brokerage firm in the Northeast. With more than 25 years of experience and over 2,000 successful transitions, Dave has helped countless dentists achieve their career and financial goals through thoughtful valuations and seamless sales processes.
Dave is a respected voice in the industry, frequently speaking at the Yankee Dental Conference and contributing to Dental Economics. He is a member of both the Practice Value Study Group and ADS Transitions, a national network of the most experienced dental brokers in the country. These affiliations allow Dave to stay ahead of market trends and provide clients with insight-driven strategies tailored to today’s dental landscape.
When he’s not working with dentists across New England and New York, Dave enjoys everything the region has to offer—from the coast to the mountains—and takes pride in helping others build fulfilling lives and careers in a place they love to call home.
Our Code of Ethics
Our members are committed to maintaining the highest level of technical competence in this specialized field. Through active participation in continuing education seminars hosted by ADS and other recognized professional groups, we ensure our expertise remains up to date.
To foster open dialogue and knowledge sharing, ADS maintains a Peer Review Committee. This committee serves as a forum for informal discussions covering all aspects of dental practice valuation and brokerage. Our members actively engage in these activities, further enhancing their professional growth.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance to us. ADS members handle all information, whether written or verbal, regarding a dental practice with strict confidentiality. Financial and proprietary information will only be disclosed to third parties with written consent from the practice owner (client).
To maintain integrity, ADS members refrain from providing formal or informal opinions on the value of a dental practice without having access to all relevant facts related to the valuation assignment.
Our dental practice evaluations are conducted independently, ensuring transparency and eliminating any conflicts of interest. ADS members are committed to adhering to all statutes, regulations, and laws governing the jurisdiction in which a dental practice is being valued or brokered.
As a testament to our professionalism, all valuations are provided in written form and personally signed by the ADS member, ensuring clarity and accountability for our clients.
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