Jerry Metz

Chief Operations Officer at KLOwen Braces

JERRY METZ has more than 30 years’ experience in the medtech, healthcare, technology, and software-as-a-service sectors. He brings an extensive array of operations experience to KLOwen Braces, including business modeling, culture building, rapid scaling and lean six sigma practices. Jerry served as chief operations officer for OraMetrix, Inc. (2006-2021), a top provider of innovative 3-D orthodontic technology solutions eventually acquired by Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ:XRAY) in May 2018 ($150M US).

Jerry was part of the management team that built OraMetric’s SureSmile platform. In his role Jerry led, directed, constructed, and executed the SureSmile operations scaling plan.

Prior to OraMetrix, Jerry held various roles in advance engineering, and manufacturing supply chain management for various technology and semiconductor startups.

Jerry holds a Master of Business Administration degree (Southern Methodist University) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering (University of Texas).

Work style

How I prefer to work

Remote & Office

Morning

Mostly in a team

Qualities I value in my colleagues

  • Loyalty
  • honesty
  • ownership
  • team spirit
  • adaptability

My communication style

  • Casual
  • open
  • transparent
  • genuine
  • positive

My pet peeves

  • Arrogance
  • gossip
  • disloyalty
  • wastefulness
  • pessimism

Personal Q&A

  • What part of your job gives you most energy?

    When we find better ways to serve the employees and the customer.

Timeline

  • Chief Operations Officer

    Current role

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