Dana Salisbury Mba

Dana Salisbury, MBA, SHRM-CP has over 18 years of work experience in various roles in the dental industry. Dana currently serves as the Marketing Director at EXCEL USA since May 2021. Before that, they worked as the Director of Learning Systems and Practice Development at the Productive Dentist Academy from August 2019 to April 2021. In 2019, Dana also worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Making Web, LLC from May 2019 to January 2020. Prior to that, they were a Platinum Mastermind Consultant, focusing on team engagement and office management, at Delivering Wow from February 2019 to September 2019.

Dana's extensive experience also includes working at Classic Practice Resources, Inc. from June 2003 to July 2019, where they held multiple roles. Dana was the Chief Operations Officer, overseeing 35+ dental practices in the US and Canada and managing operating expenses of $1.5M+. During their time at Classic Practice Resources, Inc., they also served as a Podcaster for the company's dental industry podcast, discussing various issues and featuring industry leaders. Additionally, they worked as the Product Director at Metalift, LLC / Classic Practice Resources, Inc. from June 2003 to April 2016, where they developed a strong brand within the dental industry, provided sales and technical support to doctors, and maintained relationships with international distributors.

Dana Salisbury, MBA, SHRM-CP, obtained their Masters in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from LSU Shreveport in 2018. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Southeastern Louisiana University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from 1999 to 2003.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, Dana has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2018, they earned an Advanced Leadership Certification from The National Society of Leadership and Success. The following year, in 2019, they obtained the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification. In 2020, they furthered their expertise with a Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential from SHRM. Most recently, in 2022, they completed the Uncommon Leadership, 7 Week Program offered by the Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC).